I started working with my father in construction, then trained as an electrician when I left school so I have a lot of experience in trades. I also like fixing things around the house so am pretty confident at giving most things a go at fixing or maintaining around the home.
Since working in the trades, I have sold hundreds of thousands of online courses. I've made some money and still make some, but I am really tired of just sitting in front of a screen all day creating courses, answering questions. I don't feel any drive or motivation to keep working online (for now).
Hence why I have decided to get out of my chair and move my body more. Becoming a handyman seemed like a perfect fit for me and I feel a sense of passion and excitement again knowing that I am creating a new business.
I am not focussing on one specific area. I will cover areas I am confident that I can help with: electrical work (adding new sockets, adding new lights, changing light fittings etc.), painting, simple plumbing work, and other odd jobs around the home (hanging pictures, assembling furniture, fixing doors etc.) I may also add power washing, gutter cleaning, and mowing and hedge trimming if I feel there is demand.
I am based in England, UK.
How I plan to stand out:
I will create a top-notch website showing my face and my work.
I will wear a professional uniform with my company logo on.
I will focus on my online presence by soliciting Google reviews, Facebook reviews, and reviews on other relevant sites.
I will answer or return every call/message.
I will make sure the client's home is spotless once work is complete.
I will suggest completing another job at the same visit if I spot something that needs repairing.
Things I have done so far:
I have come up with a company name.
I have purchased my domain name and email.
I have hired someone to create a modern, fun logo for me.
Things I plan to do over the next week:
List my company on the major trade websites.
Add a Google business page.
Add a Facebook page.
Research vans. (For now I will use my small family car).
Purchase more tools. (I have the basics for general jobs but need to purchase other tools).
I'd love to get feedback and advice from you all. Any ways I can stand out more, beat the competition, give the best customer experience, and market my company.
In return, I hope these posts provide some value to others.
Enjoy the journey
Since working in the trades, I have sold hundreds of thousands of online courses. I've made some money and still make some, but I am really tired of just sitting in front of a screen all day creating courses, answering questions. I don't feel any drive or motivation to keep working online (for now).
Hence why I have decided to get out of my chair and move my body more. Becoming a handyman seemed like a perfect fit for me and I feel a sense of passion and excitement again knowing that I am creating a new business.
I am not focussing on one specific area. I will cover areas I am confident that I can help with: electrical work (adding new sockets, adding new lights, changing light fittings etc.), painting, simple plumbing work, and other odd jobs around the home (hanging pictures, assembling furniture, fixing doors etc.) I may also add power washing, gutter cleaning, and mowing and hedge trimming if I feel there is demand.
I am based in England, UK.
How I plan to stand out:
I will create a top-notch website showing my face and my work.
I will wear a professional uniform with my company logo on.
I will focus on my online presence by soliciting Google reviews, Facebook reviews, and reviews on other relevant sites.
I will answer or return every call/message.
I will make sure the client's home is spotless once work is complete.
I will suggest completing another job at the same visit if I spot something that needs repairing.
Things I have done so far:
I have come up with a company name.
I have purchased my domain name and email.
I have hired someone to create a modern, fun logo for me.
Things I plan to do over the next week:
List my company on the major trade websites.
Add a Google business page.
Add a Facebook page.
Research vans. (For now I will use my small family car).
Purchase more tools. (I have the basics for general jobs but need to purchase other tools).
I'd love to get feedback and advice from you all. Any ways I can stand out more, beat the competition, give the best customer experience, and market my company.
In return, I hope these posts provide some value to others.
Enjoy the journey
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