Training & careers

So you want to be a decorator?

If you're thinking about joining the painting and decorating community, but have always wondered how, this section is for you. Here you'll find information on how to make a start, how to find your feet and grow and where to turn for support and advice. For visitors to the site who are already in the trade, you'll find information on how to look after your business and, when you're ready, take the next step. Read on and it may be one of the most important career moves you make.

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  Starting out

  There are no set requirements to become a painter and decorator, although basic level maths, English and technology may be useful when it comes to adding up invoices and costing up jobs or when learning more about the job, such as when to use which product and how to mix and match colours...

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  Careers in the industry

  Everyone knows that having a big name backer can instantly put you one step ahead of the competition. This is just one of the reasons why hundreds of decorators nationwide have joined the Dulux Trade Select Decorator scheme...

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  Growing your business

  Once you have made the commitment to growing your business, the next step is to look at all the costs that would be incurred and compare these against anticipated profits. One of the most popular ways of calculating if your figures are on target is to test them using the Return on Investment (ROI) formula...

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