Sara Laamiri

As we enter 2021 and kick-off a new year, it’s time to start thinking about your taxes. As a small business owner, especially if you are a small business owner that operates as an independent refinisher, knowing how to approach your taxes can mean the difference between breaking even and making a profit. The following is a look at few key tax tips we recommend as you start to organize your finances for tax season.

You may feel like you don’t deserve to raise prices or are afraid that even if you do, that you will lose out on future refinishing jobs. All of these are valid concerns but there will come a time when raising prices becomes necessary. The following is a look at a few key signs that it’s time for you to buckle up and start charging your clients more.

Remember that by addressing customers’ concerns ahead of time on the job, it’s showing them you’re proactive and willing to work with them whatever their needs are to get the job done. Be prepared for any situation that may arise when in the sales stage of your business by using our tips for converting leads to sales. 

Water-based kitchen and bathroom refinishing products are susceptible to freezing during shipping and storing when temperatures drop low. The following is a look at why that’s bad and some essential safety tips to help avoid the worst the winter weather has to bring.

Small business owners are always looking for ways to operate in a smoother and more streamlined fashion. So, our team came up with several ways that NAPCO can help you work smarter as we head into 2021.

Steps to Building Your Social Media Presence as a Refinisher

Most of us have been at home nonstop for months, forced to consider every inch of our spaces. Now that we’re carefully resuming a more normal life, homeowners are finally able make those design changes they’ve been daydreaming about. With the increase of potential bathroom refinishing projects, it’s important for refinishers to stay on top of the 2020 bathroom design trends and styles in the industry.

During the pandemic, many refinishers are trying to find ways to bring their businesses back to 100% revenue and what better way to do that than to add kitchen cabinets and countertops to your skillset! Already a certified refinisher? We encourage you to get into the kitchen to continue growing your business NOW! If you need a refresher course, NAPCO’s Kitchen Class will be perfect for you.

Given the uncertainty many refinishers face today, NAPCO has developed a 5-week broadcasting conference series FREE to ALL REFINISHERS, that explores practical measures to consider implementing during and after the pandemic.

We believe in you, our customers! We want you to work with confidence, and always feel like NAPCO is by your side on every job now more than ever. For these reasons, we are thrilled to announce that NAPCO has launched a new service, Live Virtual Technical Support!