Start & Run a Handyman Business [With CD-ROM]

If you enjoy fixing things and have the skills to do it, you can make a successful career for yourself with your own handyman business. With the easy-to-read tips and business strategies taught in this book, you'll learn how to make your handyman business profitable. This book will give you both tips for doing the jobs and the skills you'll need to run the business.Handymen (and women) are the skilled individuals people rely on to solve problems. Their services are geared to home owners who need small jobs done around the house, such as fixing a leaky faucet or installing a light fixture. But depending on your skills, services may also include painting, yard work, laying carpet, removing junk, or even cleaning a garage. You can set your own hours and be your own boss. But you'll need the business skills to make it profitable, too, since only you will be responsible for finding customers. This book shows you step-by-step how to make a name for yourself as the handyman in your community.