Get answers to all your handyman questions at Handyman Edge – Answers! If you have questions about starting and running a handyman business (we all do) head on over to Handyman Edge – Answers. Handymen ask questions and handymen answer questions. You may have questions about running the everyday business side of your handyman service or “on the...

It’s important when starting your handyman business that you choose a service area that will be beneficial to you and serve your business for years to come. When choosing your service area, choose wisely. Narrow your focus It may seem a little counter intuitive but I would suggest that you narrow your focus and choose a small area to service. It would be...

Are you currently accepting credit cards with your handyman business? If not then why not? Why not give your customers an easy way to pay as well as an excuse to spend a little more for your services. Try the credit card processor that plugs right into your smart phone. Square http://squareup.com/ is a credit card processor that is very easy to use right on your...

It seems most people these days have one cell phone and the land line is on its way out. If you use one phone to take personal calls and calls for your handyman business then Google voice is the perfect solution for you. It was for my handyman business. Here’s the thing. I don’t want to carry around two phones (too much of a hassle and unnecessary...

You cannot expect to run a successful handyman business without having a significant level of professionalism at the core your business. Stand out from the crowd of all the other handymen and be professional in your business. This includes looking professional as well as acting professional. If you just wear a company logo on your shirt and drive a ...

A successful handyman business is built on repeat customers. It is much easier to sell to and provide services to your existing customers then to try and keep getting new ones. Once you have a steady customer base you can stay very busy just from them alone. This cuts down on advertising costs and minimizes the headache of obtaining new customers....