The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Arkansas Residential Painting, Wallcovering Contractor Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution

🎨 Your Complete Residential Painting & Wallcovering Contractor Licensing & Business Launch System

The 1 Package is your all-in-one solution to pass your Arkansas Residential Painting & Wallcovering Contractor exam, get licensed, and build a successful finishing and coatings business.

We handle everything—from exam prep and book preparation to business formation and licensing guidance—so you can focus on passing your exam and growing your company.

📦 What’s Included

✅ State Licensing Application Support*

Step-by-step guidance through the Arkansas contractor licensing process to help you avoid delays, errors, and compliance issues.

✅ Business Formation (LLC or Corporation)

We establish your business entity so you’re legally structured and ready to operate as a painting contractor.

✅ EIN Filing with the IRS

We obtain your Employer Identification Number so you can open business bank accounts, manage taxes, and hire employees.

✅ Workers’ Compensation Exemption Filing

If eligible, we assist with filing your exemption to help reduce startup insurance costs.

📚 Highlighted & Tabbed Book Set (1-Year Rental)

All required painting and wallcovering references come professionally highlighted and tabbed to help you:

• Study faster
• Locate key techniques and reference sections quickly during the exam
• Improve speed and accuracy on test day

🎓 Online Exam Prep Courses (Trade + Business & Law – 1-Year Access)

Get full access to both required exam prep programs for 12 months:

• Arkansas Residential Painting & Wallcovering Contractor Trade Exam Prep Course
• Arkansas Business & Law Exam Prep Course

Each course includes:

• Practice exam questions
• Structured study modules
• Reference navigation strategies
• Proven open-book exam techniques

🚀 Build Beyond Business Accelerator (Bonus)

Included with your package is exclusive access to our Build Beyond Business Accelerator—an 18-week live contractor training program designed to help you grow beyond just getting licensed.

📅 Live Weekly Sessions (Virtual)
🕒 Thursdays | 6:30–8:00 PM EST

You’ll learn how to:

• Estimate and bid painting and wallcovering projects
• Manage crews, materials, and job schedules
• Improve job costing and profitability
• Build systems for consistent project flow
• Scale your business to $1M+ and beyond

📚 What’s Included in This Package?

🎨 Painting & Wallcovering Trade References

✅ Painting & Decorating Craftsman’s Manual and Textbook, 8th Edition (1995)
Comprehensive guide covering surface preparation, paint application methods, coatings, finishes, and professional painting practices.

✅ Paint Contractor’s Manual – Dave Matis & Jobe H. Toole
Practical resource for running a painting business, including estimating, project management, and field operations.

⚠️ Safety Reference

✅ Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
Critical jobsite safety standards covering PPE, ladder safety, scaffolding, and hazard prevention.

📜 Business & Law Reference

✅ NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management – Arkansas Edition, 8th (Highlighted & Tabbed)

Covers essential contractor business principles including:

• Estimating and bidding
• Contracts and project management
• Financial management and job costing
• Risk management and insurance
• Arkansas-specific licensing requirements

🚀 Why This Package Works

This program is designed to give you a complete competitive advantage by combining:

• Specialized painting and wallcovering exam prep
• Real-world finishing, coating, and surface preparation knowledge
• Estimating and project management skills for painting contractors
• Business & Law training tailored to Arkansas contractors
• Full licensing and application support
• Business formation and EIN setup
• Professionally highlighted and tabbed books for fast navigation
• 1-year access to exam prep courses
• Contractor business growth training
• A clear path from license to revenue

🎯 Who This Is For

• Individuals pursuing the Arkansas Residential Painting & Wallcovering Contractor license
• Painters and decorators ready to start their own business
• Contractors expanding into finishing and coatings services
• Anyone seeking a complete, guided path from licensing to business ownership

🚀 Get Licensed. Get Legal. Build Your Painting Business.

With The 1 Package, you’re not just preparing for an exam—you’re building the foundation for a successful painting and wallcovering company.

Pass your exam. Launch your business. Scale with confidence.

*License application preparation does not include state licensing fees. Applicants are responsible for submitting all required payments directly to the Arkansas licensing authority.