Frequently Asked Questions

A. There are three separate courses in our exclusive Business Development program. The first course, Business 120, is a very thorough class designed to discuss items like: business structure, taxes, liabilities and insurance needs, which are specific to our industry. Secondly, Marketing 120 focuses on how to market your new business, set your pricing, deal with competition and work out a strategy that makes good business sense for you and the area you're working in. To round out your business training, our Finance 120 course is an accounting class for managing your business success. The course includes custom designed software allowing you to produce professional invoices and track customers through the receivable process. You'll also be able to track expenses and produce summary reports to save accounting costs at tax time.

Q. Is Paint Bull just a training school for automotive appearance repair?

A. No. Paint Bull International, is a multi-divisional corporation. We operate the state's largest mobile repair fleet; 15 mobile units work directly from our headquarters allowing us to test new products and applications in the field before offering them to you. We also operate a stand-alone retail store in Saginaw, Michigan. We call it Paint Bull Express. Our accountant calls it a cash cow. The retail market is huge and no one is servicing it. Both operations are very profitable and every Paint Bull system is modeled from their success. We train you the same way we train our own employees for success. So, feel free to copy our model.

Q. I've heard you can't paint a vehicle when the temperature drops below 40. Will I have to shut down my business in cold weather?

A. Good question. In Michigan, it gets very cold...and our mobile operators work through adverse weather conditions throughout the year. We have developed techniques allowing our mobile fleet to operate efficiently - even with sub-zero temperatures. We never shut down because of our cold weather techniques...and you won't have to either.

Q. Where will I be trained for my new business? Tell me about your facility.

A. We're proud of our new centralized technical training facility. There are seperate training centers within the building for each of our programs. Our technical training staff consists of the best application experts in the industry. Simply put, we have erected a structure to compliment our training objectives...and we've put the best people in it to deliver you a successful future.

Q. I received some documents from you about registration and disclosure. Why do I need these?

A. Well, it's the law. In your state, any company or institute providing a business opportunity that costs over $500 and is designed to earn you income must be registered. Our responsibility is to provide you with these documents. You should have received this type of information from any business opportunity you are considering over $500. Paint Bull is very proud to be the only licensed technical training institute in our industry that is also compliant with the lawful requirements for disclosure in your state. (SS Reg No. 646, Florida AIN NO. 2000-63, South Dakota BORN 139, Indiana CDP. NO. 99-102, Kentucky: KY-99B-1430-04)

Q. Is there a demand for this type of service?

A. As a Paint Bull Certified Technician, you will be servicing used car dealers, detail shops, car rental agencies, insurance companies, marinas, restaurants, hotels and the general public to name a few. The availability of work, combined with the exceptional repairs you'll be doing with our systems, will result in long-term relationships with all of your customers.

Q. What range of income can I expect?

A. Legally, no company can make any representation of income expectations. However, we can tell you that our mobile operators in Michigan averaged $98,000 per vehicle in 2003. Some generated $140,000 per vehicle. We help you determine realistic sales goals for your new business and build a strategy to accomplish it. Your expected income really depends on what you feel is necessary to be successful.

Q. Can I finance this business opportunity?

A. Yes. Since Paint Bull is certified by the State of Michigan's Department of Education as a post-secondary educational facility, we are able to offer various student loan programs. Student loans offer low interest rates for qualified buyers with no pre-payment penalties and terms up to 180 months. You may also qualify for a defered payment program and pay only $10 a month for your first 12 months of business.

Q. If I need more supplies for my business, who do I call?

A. Call us. We operate our own warehouse and re-supply division. We don't require any of our customers to buy our products, but 84% of them do. Over 12,000 items are in-stock and ready to ship the same day. We use the UPS MaxiTrax delivery system to insure your order is in your hands as soon as possible, and always competitively priced.

Q. Why should I choose Paint Bull over another training school?

A. We feel our business opportunity is unmatched in the industry. Nowhere else will you find the history, model of success, and individual business development programs crucial to your success. We've been in business since 1989, and our future of serving customer needs will continue with product updates and improved techniques designed to make you more efficient and profitable.