Welcome to my ninth monthly report! If you are new to the blog, I write these every month, since day one of starting my business, and this marks my 9th month in business as a handyman. In these reports I share how much money I made in the past 30 days, advertising methods that paid off, and interesting events that happened along the way. I’ll also include key insights that I gained.
There is one word I would use to describe August – BUSY. Not only did I work more than ever, but I also had to move to a new house, sell my old house, and deal with the contractors board issue. It was a lot to deal with and I’m pretty happy the months is over. I do get to say that my profits for this month are back up! The cool thing about being busy as a business owner is that it usually means you’re making good money. Also, if you’re not busy, you get a lot of time to relax. It’s really a win-win situation. [continue reading…]
Getting your handyman website to show up on the first page of Google’s search engine is an excellent way to gain new customers. In fact, It’s my favorite way to advertise. It takes some effort up front, but the long-term rewards are incredible.
If you are willing to put in the effort required to reach page one on Google, you’ll see an increase in new customers for services that you want to provide.
In this article, I’ll show you how to boost your rankings in the search engines and get more business.
The first thing that you need to realize is that anybody can do it. Search engine marketing is not rocket science. By following some very simple guidelines, consistently taking action, monitoring your results, and testing new tactics, you’ll eventually reach the coveted #1 spot on google. How soon you get there will depend on how much competition there is. But, rest assured, you CAN get there.
When I started my handyman business I decided that I wanted the majority of my business to be generated online. I saw an amazing opportunity with Internet marketing and went for it. Here are some of the strategies for ranking high in the search engines that I’ve learned along the way. [continue reading…]
How much should you charge per hour as a handyman?
There is a right answer, and in this pricing guide, I will show you exactly how to figure that out. And by the way, this process will help you whether you provide handyman services, carpentry, plumbing, or any other service.
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Welcome to my eighth monthly report! I write these reports each month to help give some insight into what it’s actually like to start a handyman business. In each report, I include a detailed analysis of my financials, interesting events that took place, and lessons that I learned over the past 30 days.
If you are anything like me, jumping in head first and starting a business can be a little scary. I write this content each month so people can get an idea of what it’s really like. Enjoy. [continue reading…]
There are hundreds of ways to advertise a handyman business. Some methods obviously work better than others (as you can see in my monthly reports).
In this article, I’m going to discuss some ideas that are a little outside of the box but could just be those golden nuggets you’ve been searching for.
Here are 3 ideas for advertising your handyman business you may not have thought of. [continue reading…]
Any business owner knows that time is a valuable resource, especially when you are doing everything yourself. Even if you charge a high rate for your billable hours, time spent on the back end of the business can make it tough to get compensated well for your time. That is why I am always looking for ways to be more efficient with my handyman business. Here are 10 things you can implement today that will save time, increase profits, and make running a handyman business more enjoyable.
Time = life; therefore, waste your time and waste of your life, or master your time and master your life.
Alan Lakein
#1 Don’t Waste Your Time On Low Profit Jobs
This is one of the biggest times savers which is why I have listed it first. It sounds counter-intuitive to turn down customers, but if you want to save your time for things you enjoy or customers that you actually profit from, drop the duds. [continue reading…]
Gaining new customers through online marketing is now easier than ever and is a great way to build your customer base. But, the key to a profitable handyman business is to keep your customers loyal.
I’ve heard studies that say it is ten times more expensive to gain a new customer than to keep an existing one. I don’t think it’s that extreme for a handyman business, but in my experience, it is much less effort to keep customers than to find new ones.
Gaining a customer’s loyalty often comes down to simply providing excellent service and a quality finished product. However, it’s not always that simple. There are several other strategies that should be employed to maximize customer retention which is what I will highlight in this article. [continue reading…]
Welcome to my seventh monthly report! This marks my seventh month in business. I write these reports each month and tell the story of my handyman business startup life. In them, I include how much money I made the previous month, the advertising sources of that income, and other insightful tips and tricks I learned during the last 30 days.
I share this information to help handymen and other service providers to grow or start their own businesses. Through my trials and tribulations, I hope to save others some of the stress that comes with the startup life by showing them what works and what doesn’t.
The month of June was a very interesting month. Business was slower than expected, I started experimenting with some new marketing strategies, and I even got in trouble with the state contractors board. Not fun. [continue reading…]
Advertising on craigslist is a great way to get new clients fast for any service business. I’ve received up to five calls in one day from ads posted to craigslist for handyman services. For a new handyman business owner, craigslist can be a very effective way to supplement your income while you work on more long-term marketing methods such as building your website.
In this post, I’ve got some great tips for maximizing your efforts and dominating the craigslist competition. I’ll show you strategies that I still use to generate leads during my slow times. [continue reading…]
It’s always good practice to separate your business from your personal life as much as possible. Getting a second phone line is an easy and effective way to accomplish this. In this post, I’ll show you the benefits of using a Google Voice phone number for your business and how to set it up. It’s easy, free, and well worth the effort. [continue reading…]
