If you have great practical DIY skills, then starting up your own handyman business is a great way to turn the skills that you have into money! Offering the service of home repairs and maintenance is something that will always be in demand…
What do you need to get started?
In order to make sure that you can get off to a good start you need to make sure that you have good quality and reliable tools. Of course the tools that you need will vary, it depends what service you are going to be offering but screwdrivers, a drill, a ladder and a saw are just some things that you will need, if you plan on doing garden maintenance as well also factor this in and make sure you have the right equipment for that too.
You also need a suitable vehicle for this – have a look at companies like this used vans for sale Birmingham based company cotswoldvancentre.co.uk/buy/used-vans-for-sale/birmingham/
How do you set up and register?
The easiest way to start up is to register as a sole trader. You also need to look into what insurances you need to protect yourself if something happens. Once you have set this up, you can then create a website to show off your services.
Getting your first customers
Build a reputation by word of mouth – you can get family and friends to put the word out there and deliver leaflets in the area door to door. Using local social media groups is also a good way to promote your business and spread the word about what you do.