House painting is a skill that most people can learn quite easily. It is one of those rare home based business opportunities that really work and it is quite possible to earn $30-$50 an hour without much effort.

Here are the top 7 reasons why anyone with basic painting skills should consider starting their own painting business.

1. Residential and commercial painting is a $22.5 billion a year industry!

Every day, homeowners across the country (and around the world) spend millions of dollars to paint a living room, bedroom, kitchen, etc. This is an industry that indeed has an unlimited amount of work available.

There is much more work than painters. Featured in the top 10 businesses in 2006 and predicted to grow in the foreseeable future, there has never been a better time to start a painting business than now.

2. Basic painting skills are easy to learn.

It doesn’t take long to develop basic painting skills. Anyone can do it. Most painters who learn through “on the job training” learn it in a few weeks. All it takes is a little practice.

3. Very low initial costs

A painting business is one of the best because it does not require a lot of money to start. For less than $250.00 (depending on where you live) you can start a painting business and make money.

With startup costs this low, it doesn’t take long to become profitable, and if you focus on small, high-paying jobs, your overall costs are next to nothing.

4. No expensive advertising needed

Unlike most other businesses, a painting business does not require a large monthly advertising budget. In fact, it is entirely possible to build a profitable painting business without any traditional advertising.

Smart painting business owners spend time building relationships with people who “know people” who can recommend jobs.

5. Earn Professional Income Working Part Time.

Many successful painting business owners earn between $60,000 and $100,000 per year working less than 35 hours per week. Once you develop your skills and become proficient, it’s not uncommon to earn $300-$500 a day working just 4-6 hours.

It is possible to earn more in one day than most paint clerks who work 40 hours a week. Every day painters sell their valuable skills to a boss for a measly $12-$15 when they could be making a lot of money running their own painting business.

6. Freedom, Lifestyle and Security.

The best thing a house painter can do to secure their future is to start their own painting business.

The potential for earning an above-average income working part-time is one of the biggest benefits of running a successful painting business.

Many painters make a very good living from their own painting business. They drive nice cars, live in nice houses, and have the time and money to do the things they love.

7. Pending tax benefits

Running a small painting business from home offers many outstanding advantages, such as high profit potential and low overhead. Expenses like gas, tools, and your vehicle can be written off. (Be sure to check with your accountant) But the tax benefits of owning a small business are wonderful.

As you can see, the sky is the limit for painters. Unlimited work and better pay attract many people to the paint trade every year.