Start a Successful Handyman Business Today!

Build a more profitable business...
Earn top dollar for your work...
Learn how to estimate jobs...
Save money on advertising...
Learn from my experiences...
Avoid making expensive mistakes...

You'll find the answers in this book...

What should my hourly rate be?
Which will earn me more money: hourly or by the job?
How much should I charge? A Handyman Pricing Guide is included.
Does a Handyman need to have a contractors license?
How can I maximize my advertising dollar?
What kind of jobs will I be asked to do?
What tools do I need to get started?
Will a web page help build my business?
Do I need handyman insurance and how much should I carry?
Should I accept credit cards? And many more...

Are you tired of working for "the man?" If you were laid off, how would you like to have a job where ysou could never be laid off again? Want more variety in your work? Want more control over your time and the work you do? Want to take vacations whenever you choose? Do you want to be your own boss? Start a Handyman Business!

If you’re like me, I considered becoming a handyman for a long time before I actually took the leap. If you're honest, reliable and good with your hands then you could become a great handyman! This book will help you get your handyman business started quickly and professionally. Learn from my experiences and earn higher profits from the very start. Your first paycheck comes the first day you work so why not get started today?

Price: $16.95
Delivery Method:  First Class Mail

These Bonus Handyman Forms are included with your purchase!
($5.95 value)
Handyman Invoice to use when collecting for your work.
Work Proposal Form to use when preparing written estimates.
Change Order Form to make changes to your original written estimate.
Customer Feedback Card to get information from your clients after your work is finished.
These are downloadable handyman forms - Customize them for your business.

Availability:  Immediately available, the book is in stock and is signed by the author. The Bonus Handyman Forms are digital downloads included free with your purchase.
System Requirements:  Any computer that has Acrobat Reader.  The Bonus Forms are printable .pdf files, customization requires MS Excel, MS Word or Open Office.
Details:  Published: July 28, 2008, paperback, 140 pages with pictures.

Order either the Paperback Edition, the Instant Download version or the Electronic version on CDROM:

Paperback Edition $16.95

Instant Download Edition $16.95

CD-ROM Edition $16.95

What people are saying about this book:

"Thank you for your advice on starting a handyman business. It's been very helpful. Today I received my first check!" -Bill M. (Fresno, CA)

"I just finished reading it, and it's just great! I'm very excited about getting started and you were very thorough." -Tim R. (Tallahassee, FL)

"We are very excited and Tom has been reading like crazy. Of all the resources I have bought he is most impressed with yours." -Wendy K. (St Paul, MN)

"Everything downloaded well. I like how you wrote it, you speak like you are talking to an old friend. I am excited about my new venture. I do handyman stuff sort of under the table for a realty firm, but now am taking this to a new honest and legal level and will be marketing to a broader audience. Thank you for your help!" -Paul T. (Boonsboro, MD)

Here is the Table of Contents: 5 Steps to Success

1 - Making the Decision

2 - Setting Up Your Business

About Licensing and Insurance
Does a handyman need to have a Contractors License?
Who is required to have a city business tax certificate?
Do I need a Resale Permit and should I use Resale Certificates?
Why does a handyman need General Liability insurance?
How much coverage should I have?
Insurance for a handyman is hard to find. Where can I get insurance?
Do I need a catchy name for my handyman business?
Do I need an email address and my own domain name?
What legal business structure should I choose?
About Record Keeping and Taxes
Do I need an accountant and a bookkeeper?
What should my chart of accounts look like?
Do I need to keep a mileage log?
Are labor and materials sales subject to sales tax?
How should I manage my money for taxes?
Can a handyman open a SEP-IRA retirement account?
About Invoicing and Billing
Should I accept credit cards?
What about billing customers for completed work?
Should I accept personal checks?
Should I ask to be paid in cash?
What about Preliminary Notices and Mechanics Liens?

3 - Tools and Truck

How much should you charge for a stair replacement?

Does the truck I drive really matter?
What tools does a handyman need?
When should I rent tools instead of buying them?
What jobs are handymen being asked to do?
Should I specialize in one type of work?

4 - Setting Your Prices

What should my hourly rate be?
Should I offer senior and group discounts?
What about weekend, holiday or overtime rates?
Should I charge by the hour or by the job?
What if I’m not sure how long a job will take?
What if I run over? When should I charge the customer?
How large a deposit should I request?
How much should I markup the materials that I sell?
Can I get a contractors discount when buying materials?
Should I charge for mileage or travel time?
Should I hire handyman helpers?

5 - Marketing Your Business to
Earn Top Dollar for Your Services

How can I set myself apart from the competition?
What type of customer will pay the highest rate for my services?
Should I advertise in the newspaper and the yellow pages?
How can I save on newspaper advertising?
Should I join a professional referral organization?
What other sources of business are there?
Should I get handyman signs for my truck?
Will a web page bring me more business?

Handyman Pricing Guide

Indoor Maintenance, Repairs and Installations:

Air Conditioner: Window Installation
Baseboard Installation: Bathroom

Pricing guide has many before and after pictures.

Closet Shelving System Installation
Door Pull Installation
Dry Rot: Bathroom Repairs
Drywall Repairs
Electrical: Attic Ventilator Replacment
Electrical: Bathroom Exhaust Fan Installation
Electrical: Ceiling Fan Installation
Electrical: Thermostat (Room) Replacement
Electrical: Track Lighting Installation
Electrical: Wall Switch Replacement
Grab Bar Installation
Hanging Mirrors and Shelves
Lockers: Design and Build
Lockset Replacement
Office Furniture Assembly
Painting: Room
Painting: Refinish Furniture
Plumbing: Faucet Replacement
Plumbing: Garbage Disposer Replacement
Plumbing: Refrigerator Ice Maker Hookup
Smoke Detector Installation
Water Heater Strapping Installation

Outdoor Maintenance, Repairs and Installations:

Caulk Exterior of Home
Chicken Coop, Build
Dry Rot: Doorsill Repairs
Dry Rot: Exterior Trim Repairs
Dry Rot: Siding Replacement
Dry Rot: Under Sink Repairs
Dry Rot: Window Trim Replacement
Fence Repairs: Add Privacy Panels
Fence Repairs: Adding Sections
Fence Repairs: Build and Install a Gate
Fence Repairs: Fence Post Replacement
Front Door Replacement
Gutter Guard Installation
Mailbox Installation
Painting: Front Porch and Steps
Painting: Re-Stain Deck
Pressure Wash a Driveway
Railing: Build and Install for Spa Steps
Railing: Build for Garage Steps
Screen Door Installation
Shutter Installation
Stairway Replacement for a Deck
Threshold Installation
Trailer Bed Replacement
Tubular Skylight Installation
Wheelchair Ramps: Build and Install