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by daniel.wurm
Thu Sep 04, 2014 9:53 am
Forum: Marketing
Topic: Google vs Yellow Pages
Replies: 2
Views: 17773

Re: Google vs Yellow Pages

Hi Jim. Thanks for your reply. Its good to get some feedback Have you ever investigated what would happen if you spent that $701 on improving your Google ranking? I'm sure that painters do get work from Yellow Pages, but I think the money is better spent on Google, because Google is more permanent, ...
by daniel.wurm
Fri Aug 29, 2014 12:00 am
Forum: Marketing
Topic: Google vs Yellow Pages
Replies: 2
Views: 17773

Google vs Yellow Pages

Almost every week I get a phone call from an advertising company asking me to advertise with them. Yellow Pages calls me once a month, and usually offers me a free listing. I decided to do some research about what kind of advertising works, and what doesn't. http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/53/file-23156...
by daniel.wurm
Fri May 16, 2014 12:13 pm
Forum: Trainers Only
Topic: Warning: Dodgy Trainers
Replies: 0
Views: 25035

Warning: Dodgy Trainers

I'm currently up in Darwin training apprentices in NT. The RTO I'm contracted had a trainer called Ramond Mc Auley (i can't read his hand-writing properly) come through and cause massive problems. He signed off on apprentices who had only been painting for less than 14 months, and gave them no train...
by daniel.wurm
Thu Apr 10, 2014 1:35 am
Forum: Trainers Only
Topic: On-line Training Launched - Press Release
Replies: 0
Views: 24311

On-line Training Launched - Press Release

The National Institute of Painting and Decorating is launching on-line training for the painting industry across Australia this month. The system is expected to revolutionise the way training is conducted, and promises to offer high quality, affordable training for painters anywhere in Australia and...
by daniel.wurm
Thu Mar 20, 2014 1:41 am
Forum: Work Wanted
Topic: Apprenticeship Wanted-Sydney
Replies: 0
Views: 20762

Apprenticeship Wanted-Sydney

24 year old painter with 2 years experience wants apprenticeship in Sydney. Has tools. Ph Rayhan 0402 840466
by daniel.wurm
Thu Feb 20, 2014 5:13 am
Forum: Training and Education
Topic: On-line Apprenticeships
Replies: 2
Views: 55069

Re: On-line Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships in Victoria are now available on-line
http://painters.swtafe.vic.edu.au/
by daniel.wurm
Wed Feb 05, 2014 2:09 am
Forum: Product Review
Topic: Best Exterior Acrylic - Painters Choice Awards
Replies: 1
Views: 12298

Best Exterior Acrylic - Painters Choice Awards

Vote here for your favourite exterior acrylic. Think about ease of application, colour fastness, opacity, value for money, UV resistance and durability
by daniel.wurm
Thu Jan 23, 2014 1:56 pm
Forum: Painting Community
Topic: Painters in the News
Replies: 0
Views: 30469

Painters in the News

This painter was injured using a boom lift to paint the Scarborough Hotel in NSW
http://youtu.be/nUTTnUjxa8k
by daniel.wurm
Sat Oct 19, 2013 1:31 am
Forum: Wallpaper
Topic: Paste the wall vs paste the paper
Replies: 0
Views: 23115

Paste the wall vs paste the paper

Does anyone still paste the paper before hanging, or do most painters now paste the wall?
Also, do we still need to use oil-based undercoat? Or do modern papers allow you to get away without it?
by daniel.wurm
Thu Sep 05, 2013 11:24 am
Forum: Training and Education
Topic: On-line Apprenticeships
Replies: 2
Views: 55069

On-line Apprenticeships

The National Institute of Painting and Decorating will soon be introducing on-line apprenticeships, using cutting edge e-learning technology. Imagine getting lessons from Australia's best painting trainers, right in the comfort of your own home, or on your iPad! No more boring books or teachers to h...