How Do You Run A Handyman Business?
A handyman business fills a need in the community, providing home repairs that are more difficult than a homeowner may feel comfortable attempting alone. An experienced handyman has worked for more than a year, either as a contractor or with a construction company. Now that you are ready, with the licenses in effect, tools purchased and business cards printed–it is time to start the business. Get the business name out there–no one will use a handyman’s services if they have not heard of it. Put up flyers in local hardware stores, grocery stores, gas stations, convenience stores, the library, and on doors in the neighborhood. Take out an ad in the local newspaper. If the budget allows, consider television and radio advertising. If your business is based near a large apartment community, offer your services to the community’s management company. Keep your current clients happy–it is good business to keep your current customers satisfied. Make sure that you provide quality work, and if
