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Contractors and Builders

Professional Classes and Seminars
MAY 2011


BENJAMIN MOORE CERTIFIED CONTRACTOR STAIN SPECIALIST PROGRAM
In this 6-hour seminar you’ll learn about the science of wood from growth to decay; understand different types of wood and how they accept coatings; understand how construction design can effect coating selection and longevity; find problem areas on jobs prior to application of any stains and how to resolve the identified concerns; surface preparation and problem solving for difficult substrates; application techniques and best practices; take home finished stain sample boards and certificate of completion.

FREE. Reservations required. More information at this link

Thursday, May 5, 8:00AM-2:00PM at Hirshfield's in BAXTER

PLEASE NOTE: Training will be held in Hirshfield's future new Baxter store
(in the old Sears location)
7447 Clearwater Road
Baxter, MN 56425

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR BENJAMIN MOORE STAIN SPECIALIST PROGRAM

Call (218) 824-0642 with questions


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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR BENJAMIN MOORE STAIN SPECIALIST PROGRAM




THE APRIL CLASSES SHOWN BELOW MAY BE REPEATED IN MAY-- PLEASE CHECK BACK



BUSINESS ACCOUNTING 101
Topics will include: Basic accounting principles for small business with emphasis on the painting contractor; the impact of “overhead” on your business; job tracking.
FREE. Reservations required.

Tuesday, April 19, 3:00PM-5:00PM at Hirshfield’s Distribution Center



CONSTRUCTION COLLECTIONS
How you can speed up collecting from your customers.

Topics will include: Job proposal language covering lien notification rights; timely billing practices; understanding contract wording; the importance of Change Orders in maximizing job profits; hints on collecting the final retainage amounts; securing your lien rights if necessary.
FREE. Reservations required.

Monday, April 18, 2:00PM-4:00PM at Hirshfield’s Distribution Center
and Monday, April 18, 5:00PM-7:00PM at Hirshfield’s Distribution Center



MARKETING 101
Topics will include: Communicating with your past customers; social media and its growing importance for your business; marketing suggestions on a shoestring budget.
FREE. Reservations required.

Tuesday, April 19, 5:00PM-7:00PM at Hirshfield’s Distribution Center



BENJAMIN MOORE CERTIFIED CONTRACTOR STAIN SPECIALIST PROGRAM
In this 6-hour seminar you’ll learn about the science of wood from growth to decay; understand different types of wood and how they accept coatings; understand how construction design can effect coating selection and longevity; find problem areas on jobs prior to application of any stains and how to resolve the identified concerns; surface preparation and problem solving for difficult substrates; application techniques and best practices; take home finished stain sample boards and certificate of completion.
FREE. Reservations required.

Tuesday, April 12, 8:00AM-2:00PM at Hirshfield’s Distribution Center
Wednesday, April 13, 8:00AM-2:00PM at Hirshfield’s Distribution Center
Thursday, April 14, 8:00AM-2:00PM at Hirshfield’s Distribution Center

ALL CLASS SIZES ARE LIMITED. REGISTER FOR LEAD CERTIFICATION AT ANY HIRSHFIELD’S STORE (CLASS FEE PRE-PAYMENT REQUIRED).

Let Hirshfield’s help you build your business.

CONTRACTOR BIZBUILDER can create customized postcards and brochures with your company logo, contact information and personalized text that highlights your business.

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EPA Lead Safety Rules:

Federal law requires that contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 to be certified and follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.

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