Handyman Startup

Starting a home repair business is a great way to get your feet wet as an entrepreneur. There is a fairly low barrier for entry because you can start out as a one-person operation and the cost to start up is low.
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Welcome to my sixth monthly report where I share my handyman business income. I write these every month and this one marks my sixth month in business as a handyman. In these reports, I share how much money I made in the last month, how I made that money, and other valuable lessons I learned. I also share quality tips to help you either start or grow your own handyman business. It’s no wonder this is my most popular content. [continue reading…]

This is the fifth of a series of posts that I will be writing each month on my progress with my handyman business. If you are a new reader to my blog, I write these monthly reports every month. In them, I talk about any interesting stories for the month, aha moments, marketing strategies that paid off, and then finally, how much money I made with my handyman business during the month. [continue reading…]

Training to become a handyman will vary drastically depending on where you live, your experience level, and the services you want to offer. Since there isn’t a single training program, online course, or book containing the exact information you need to acquire the necessary skills, it’s up to you to decide what you learn. [continue reading…]

I’ve been a pro handyman for over a decade, and I’ve learned more than my fair share about handyman insurance.

In this article, I will share everything you need to know about getting your handyman business insured so you can be confident that you’re getting the right coverage without paying too much. [continue reading…]

A service business is the best type of business to start as your first business. Period.

Not only is it very likely that you’ll succeed, but you’ll learn countless valuable lessons that can be applied to any future venture.

One of the most important things you’ll learn is that what drives success and profits is often counter-intuitive. What you think would work often doesn’t. And what you think will hurt your business, often helps (See tip #2 for an example).

Typically my content is directed toward the handyman business, and this is no exception. However, this article applies to any service business out there. It is the knowledge that I’ve learned while running my handyman business. Take this advice and apply it with your own unique style and you will soon be reaping the rewards of running a successful service business. [continue reading…]

Do your customers trust you? I’m willing to bet that you have some customers that trust you highly and others that don’t.

I know this is the case with my handyman business. Some of my customers have told me they can’t wait to recommend me to their friends and hire me for future jobs. Others, I can see it in their eyes that I’m just another contractor trying to rip them off.

The real question is, what did I do differently to make some customers trust me?

Here, I’ll discuss why your customers’ trust should be at the heart of your business plan. I’ll then share a few tips on how you can easily gain and keep the trust of your customers. By doing a few small things, you can really separate yourself from the competition. [continue reading…]

This is the fourth of a series of posts that I will be doing each month.  It also signifies the close of my fourth month owning my own handyman business.   If you are interested in how to start a handyman business, this information is for you.

In this post I will be discussing significant events that happened in March of 2012.  I’ll share any aha moments, my accomplishments, and finally, I’ll tell you how much money I made and how I made it.  I’m doing this to help anyone who wants to know how to start a handyman business.  Through my trials and errors, I hope to make your handyman business experience much easier. [continue reading…]

In this article, I’m going to reveal a free and effective strategy for advertising your handyman services.

That’s right, it’s free…and effective. And, it will work just about anywhere in the world.

So, do you remember the phone book? Well, I’m not talking about that. That’s a waste of time.

Instead, I’m talking about something similar, but way better: getting your handyman business listed in the online directories. I’m sure you have heard of several of these already. Examples include Yelp, Yahoo Local, and let’s not forget the almighty Google My Business. [continue reading…]