Your Handyman Business

Start your own handyman business and enjoy all the benefits of a profitable small business. You want to get customers and establish a good reputation as quickly as possible.

• Online Handyman Databases List your business in online handyman registers.. The Association of Certified Handyman Professionals (ACHP) is an organization of handyman professionals that promotes excellence in the industry. They offer an ACHP certification to members which demonstrates you have the knowledge to deliver quality service. You complete an online questionnaire to achieve certification. Once you become a member your business contact information will be readily accessible to any person seeking a certified handyman in your area. You can find out more at their website www.achpnet.org
  Handyman.com, handymanfinder.us and hmlist.com are other online handyman sites where prospective customers can search for local handyman services.
  Many municipalities also offer business listings on their websites.
• Craigslist Craigslist is a good place for an online advert. You can place a free ad in your local area section. You can place multiple ads by listing each of your handyman services separately - you can put an ad for painting in the household section and an ad for carpentry work in the trades section. Other free local and regional online classified sites you can use to advertise your business include www.ebayclassifieds.com and www.backpage.com
• Local Business Directories Google Places allows you to create a free listing for your handyman service. When potential customers search Google Maps for local information they will find your business details. It is simple and free and so well worth doing. Yahoo! Local Business directory also allows you to create a basic business listing for free. The online Yellow Pages are another place to list your handyman service. It is also free and you can get good local exposure for your business.
• Local media The old tried and tested advertising methods do still work. Placing ads in your local newspaper, community magazine and church newsletter is both affordable and effective. There are still a lot of people who refer to the Yellow Pages to find services they need. Seniors in particular are likely to use traditional media to locate a handyman.

The basic guide to Starting a Handyman Business

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A basic business requirement is Handyman Insurance

Find out how to obtain a Handyman License

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A handyman business can be a very profitable small business opportunity. Establish an excellent reputation quickly by proactively marketing your handyman service.

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