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April 2009

Features
2009 Contractor Operations Survey
We asked, you answered and here are the results of the 2009 American Painting Contractor Operations Survey.

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Getting Down and Dirty
Learn the four elements of cleaning for successful pressure washing.
By: Daniel Leiss

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Columns
From the Editor: American Painting Contractor Operations Survey
By: Emily Howard
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From the Senior Editor: I Know That Guy…
By: Jerry Howell
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Sound Business Management
Monroe Porter explains how to calculate and cut overhead cuts during downturns in business.
By: Monroe Potter
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Decorative Touch: On War
Victor DeMasi applies old politics to painting battles.
By: Victor DeMasi
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From the Field: The Most Important Resource
Scott Burt explains why you are the most important asset to your business.
By: Scott Burt
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NGPP on Paperhanging
The NGPP Convention and Trade Show hits Niagara Falls in September. Find out what it has to offer in 2009.
By: By Phil Reinhard/em>
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TOP JOB Profile
Paint Jar, Inc., of Chicago, Ill., uncovers new information that changes the direction of this restoration.
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DEPARTMENTS
Contractor’s Tool Bag.
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Advertiser Index
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Classifieds
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