Start & Run a Handyman Business

by Sarah White, Kevin Pegg

With the easy-to-read tips and business strategies taught in this book, readers will learn how to make a handyman business profitable. The book provides tips for both doing the job and the skills needed to run the business. The work life of a handyman can be very rewarding. It means finding creative solutions to everyday problems, learning new things, and enjoying a wide variety of tasks. Handymen can set their own hours and be their own bosses. But they will need the skills to make the business profitable, too, since only they will be responsible for finding customers. This book demonstrates, step-by-step, how readers can make a name for themselves as the handymen in their communities. This book will help you Use strategies to get customers calling you Learn basic bookkeeping to keep track of your profits Learn basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry skills Set up an efficient home office Provide excellent customer service Negotiate and charge a fair price Create clear, understandable invoices Develop a network of tradespeople for when help is needed

136 pages, Paperback

First published October 4, 2004

Reviews

[Ryan Oates · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very basic information on starting a handyman business. Mainly just how to treat your customers and little info on setup and operation with informal forms and checklists for business use. Not very informative.