FINANCIAL REFORM, PART 2 - BUYING PAINT

The decision to stop accepting large deposits had a ripple effect on the finances of my business in many ways. 

The most significant adjustment that resulted was that I was no longer comfortable purchasing paint for my client's projects. It was too risky. Customers frequently change their mind, delay their projects, do it themselves, hire someone else, stop returning phone calls, or are indecisive about colours and sheens. 

So with no or minimal deposits, it freed me from purchasing paint. This is a big change for a painting business. Most painting companies include paint in their quotes. This way they have more control over the materials they use and it can make things more convenient for the client.  

But does it have to be this way?...

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