About Myself and My Company

I began my painting apprenticeship in 1969 in my fathers business in Perth, Western Australia when ‘rollers’ and ‘no-more-gaps’ were inventions of the future. I was one of three painting apprentices in W.A. nominated for a Bursary Award in 1974.

James W Decorating - Brisbane was registered as a painting business in Queensland in 1986. I have trained six apprentices in that time and are all now, fully qualified tradesmen. I have recently employed my first female apprentice, who is showing exceptional skills in the art of painting and decorating. The company itself has built up an excellent reputation for quality and efficiency and my clients are always commenting on how pleased they are with my staff.

I have always used the Dulux brand because of the high quality of their products. I feel my clients deserve the best and believe should never be sacrificed and should come as standard not as an extra.

I was selected by Dulux for my experience, skill and the pride taken on projects and have been a Dulux Accredited Painter since its inception in 2002.

A Dulux Accredited Painter is committed to professionalism and have met the following requirements:

• Personally sign an ethical and professional standards agreement
• Provided two client references from work completed in the last twelve months
• Assessment of workmanship by Dulux
• Attend professional business seminars and Dulux Specialty product courses
• Minimum $5 million public liability insurance
• Comply with all safety regulations

Dulux Australia has awarded me:

• 2004 title of Dulux Accredited Painter for Customer Service.
• 2006 title of DuluxAccredited Painter for Queensland.
• 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009 Commendation title of Dulux Accredited Painter.
• 2011 Dulux Accredited Audited & Certified Professional Business

Other awards include:

• National Finalist in the Action Coach Awards for Best Small Business in 2008.
• Qld. Telstra Micro Business Finalist in 2011

I have also written a book on"How To Become A Really Successful Painter" that Dulux Australia purchase on a yearly basis. It is given to approximately 1200 painting apprentices Nationally and explains how to operate a successful business. The book details what a client should expect from a trades person and that professionalism, curtesy and quality is the main requirement of a job acceptance. It has been widely acknowledged as a valuable source of information by all 35 TAFE Colleges I supply to.

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