Unexpected challenges and setbacks are unavoidable when growing a business, and if not managed properly, can really fuck up your progress.
One day you might feel on top of the world, then BAM, a customer gives you a bad review, you lose a job you quoted, and you find out that your sales are dropping.
Or, maybe you are just starting your business, and your enthusiasm gets squashed by realizing there is a LOT more competition than expected. [continue reading…]
Few business mistakes are worse (or more common) than consistently undercharging.
You’ve done all of the work to get the customer, they hired you, and then you did more work to complete the project for them. The only problem is that you don’t make enough money to justify the time and effort if you undercharge.
You waste your time, and you don’t get that time back. [continue reading…]
Handymen are well known for their “big or small, we do it all” approach, offering a wide range of services.
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The handyman business is surprisingly versatile.
While many outsiders assume that all handymen businesses are identical, that couldn’t be further from the truth. [continue reading…]
Naming a handyman business can be challenging since so many names have already been taken.
I remember struggling for weeks to lock down a name that was professional and memorable when starting my business.
However, in this article, I’ll share a quick and easy way to generate a unique and professional name for your new handyman business. I’ll also share some great examples. [continue reading…]
The handyman business is a perfect side hustle. The overhead is low, and it only takes a few hours per week to generate a profit as long as you charge enough for your services.
So in this article, I’m going to break down the numbers to show you exactly how much you would need to charge to make an extra one thousand big ones each month while only working five hours per week total. [continue reading…]
Starting a business while working full-time is totally doable, and it even has some unique advantages that, if leveraged properly, can make building your business enjoyable.
I’ve helped hundreds of people start their businesses while working full-time jobs, and in this guide, I’m going to share how you can do the same without over-working yourself. [continue reading…]
Unfortunately, we handymen can’t just go out, buy a few tools, and start building houses. That’s illegal without a contractor’s license, and for a good reason.
Without these laws in place, the quality of our homes would be seriously compromised. People with no business in construction would be scamming and endangering homeowners (more than they already do). Despite my issues with the contractor’s board, I understand that law enforcers are a necessary evil.
However, many home services can still be offered without a contractor’s license. [continue reading…]
When starting a small business like a handyman service, HVAC business, or other local service business, one of the first things you must do is choose between a Sole Proprietorship or an LLC for your legal business structure (aka business entity). [continue reading…]
Building a garden wall with stone is one of the best ways to boost your curb appeal and create a landscape that brings you joy. It can also be a profitable service to offer to your customers.
So in this article, I will walk you step-by-step through the process of building a stone garden wall the right way, so it stays flat and level for decades with zero maintenance. [continue reading…]
Hey, I'm Dan Perry. I started my handyman business in 2011 after quitting my 9-5. I created this site to help others understand business and marketing so they can turn their home repair skills into profitable businesses as well. Be sure to sign up for my e-mail newsletter for exclusive VIP content.
