Running a handyman business is much like running any other service industry business. People are not commonly enthusiastic about doing small repairs around their homes, which is why they so very rarely taken care of. When it is something minor that they can’t fix themselves or which they don’t want to fix themselves they start calling handyman services. The most important things about running a service business is to run it as a business, not as a sideline, an afterthought, or just something that you do for spare cash. You have to advertise, you have to be responsive, being on time to appointments is also very important so time management skills are essential, do a professional looking job, and maintain a professional demeanor, and you will see your business grow.

Existing satisfied customers and referrals will often make up the bulk of your business once you have been in operation for a while. As a new startup you may not be able to afford to take out a listing in the yellow pages like some of the franchise handyman services can. As a new business startup there are some unavoidable expenses that you have to spend in order to legitimately hang out your shingle as a handyman-for-hire. Before you can open your business you have to get a business license. In order to get commercial liability insurance coverage, which is a must have for any business owner, you will have to produce documentation regarding your licensing. Depending on where you live you will also have to post a fictitious business name statement for a proscribed period of time.

Once you are licensed and insured it is time to start advertising your business. The local trade throw away paper is a great place to put an ad because it is a local paper, it is free so a lot of people pick it up and go through it, and often such small classified newspapers offer free or discounted advertising packages to new customers. Creating a website is also a great way to advertise. You can expand your advertisements to include whatever information you want people to know, such as your basic rates for services, your business hours, the area which you offer services to, and what services you offer are all good information to put on your website. Make sure you add the web address to your business cards and advertisements.

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