Handyman's Handbook The Complete Guide to Starting and Running a Successful Business

9780071416702

0071416706

Launch a profitable second career!THE NUTS-AND-BOLTS OF RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL HANDYMAN BUSINESS Building a sustained career as a handyman demands more than just a toolbox and a winning smile. If turning an ability with tools into a profitable vocation is your goal, the Handyman's Handbook is the book you need to do it right. Written in clear language by a veteran handyman with a quarter- century's experience, the Handyman's Handbook is filled with hands-on, how-to information and time-saving tips of the trade. You'll gain a firm understanding of how to run your own successful business, including: * Where and how to learn all the skills you need * How to get the necessary tools and materials * Which jobs are most frequently requested * How to adapt your car or truck * How to find and keep customers * And much, much more!No matter if you're an established handyman with a growing business, a newcomer looking to get established, or a weekend warrior who wants to add efficiency to home projects, the Handyman's Handbook is the one resource you need within arm's reach at all times! You get coverage of: * What a handyman does * Acquiring knowledge and skills * Adapting your car * Items to carry in your car * Your toolbox * Tools, hardware, and materials you should have * Other items to have at home * Organizing and storing hardware and materials * Ladders * Finding customers and keeping them happy * How much to charge * Working efficiently and safely * Record keeping and finances * Handyman mysteries * And much, much more!