All the information needed to start making money immediately using your present home repair skills and tools. Includes how-to on getting customers, pricing jobs for profit, using the Internet to increase profit, handle your own accounting and taxes and everything else needed to succeed financially as a handyman.

My book, The Handyman's Guide To Profit, contains complete details and instructions for starting and successfully operating your handyman business. Based entirely on first-hand experience so you avoid costly mistakes.

Terry Meany, author of Knack Home Repair & Maintenance, provides all the necessary tools and strategies one needs to turn skills into cash by launching and growing a handyman business. He explains how to get started, develop a service manual, screen clients, serve customers, learn from the competition, and set up a home office—as well as how to use the Internet to develop the business. * Turn your skills into cash * Schedule your jobs * Build word-of-mouth referrals * Manage insurance issues * Handle paperwork—from permits to invoices * Work smart and safe

In order to succeed in a construction business you have to be able to mark up the price of your jobs to cover overhead expenses and make a decent profit. The problem is how much to mark it up. You don't want to lose jobs because you charge too much, and you don't want to work for free because you've charged too little. If you know how much to mark up you can apply it to your job costs and arrive at the right sales price for your work. This book gives you the background and the calculations necessary to easily figure the markup that is right for your business. Includes a CD-ROM with forms and checklists for your use.

The ONLY book available that provides a blueprint for running a successful handyman business. Filled with hands-on, how-to information and dozens of time-saving tips, this resource is valuable to anyone who enjoys working with their hands and wants to be happily - and profitably - self-employed.

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Illustrated instructions for over three hundred organizing projects designed to reduce clutter and expand storage space.

Unlock Your Potential *The Handyman's Blueprint* Is Your Ultimate Guide to Building a Successful Business! Are you ready to transform your skills into a thriving handyman business? Look no further than *The Handyman's Blueprint*, the definitive guide designed to take you from novice to expert entrepreneur. Dive into Chapter 1 and get a solid understanding of the handyman industry, learn why starting this business can be a game-changer, and discover the mindset needed for success. Chapter 2 will help you carve out your niche, identifying market gaps, evaluating your unique skills, and scoping out the local competition to ensure your services stand out. Legalities and finances are crucial; that’s why Chapter 3 walks you through registering your business, understanding essential permits and licenses, and setting up a robust business bank account. With Chapter 4, master the art of crafting a foolproof business plan that includes defining your services, setting clear objectives, and strategizing a financial plan for profitability. Creating an efficient workspace is indispensable for any handyman. Chapter 5 delves into setting up a home office or rented space, acquiring essential tools, and organizing your workspace for maximum efficiency. Elevate your marketing game with the insightful strategies in Chapter 6, ranging from online marketing to traditional techniques that will help build a recognizable brand. Customer service can make or break a business; Chapter 7 offers invaluable tips on effective communication, handling complaints, and building lasting relationships with your clients. Pricing, often a pain point for new entrepreneurs, is thoroughly covered in Chapter 8, which provides strategies for determining rates, estimating job costs, and offering promotions. Move from managing finances and hiring employees to expanding your services and ensuring safety and quality control with the later chapters. *The Handyman's Blueprint* also includes case studies and success stories to inspire and guide you. From networking and scaling your business to balancing work and personal life, this comprehensive guide leaves no stone unturned. With insights on staying up-to-date with industry trends and planning for your future, *The Handyman's Blueprint* equips you to not just start, but succeed in your handyman business. Transform your passion into profit. Grab your copy of *The Handyman's Blueprint* today and start building the business of your dreams!

"This guide is my distilled wisdom. The advice, opinions and truisms relate to a person seeking an ultimate personal answer to existence," so reads the introduction to David Weimer's "Common Sense Guide" - a compendium of his years of spiritual search. This Army veteran, surveyor, reporter, and jack-of-all-trades handyman offers an unwavering portrait of the determination and single-mindedness that led him to experience what he calls completion. Alternating between practical advice and heartfelt exhortations, Weimer's work inspires the reader pursue their own understanding of existence.

Have you ever wondered how to find the best clients who see the value in your work?Is paid advertising really worth it?What's the best way to get my name out there? Do you want to increase your income this year?Founder of The Handyman Journey Business Consulting, Allen Lee takes you through the marketing basics and tells you what really works. Having tried multiple platforms and failed at some and succeeded at others, he takes the guess work and confusion out of marketing and lays it out in simple steps anyone can follow in this short and simple marketing handbook.