Hello! I am new to the group. First a little background. I have worked for numerous contractor over the past 10 years. Started out as a laborer and quickly worked my way up. I have 2 rental properties that I gutted and renovated mostly on my own. I am very handy in home repairs. I have been moonlighting doing small punch list repairs. Now it is time for me to start my own handyman business. I am taking it slow and plan on being in business by march 1st 2006. My to do list is as follows:
incorporate my business
get licensing
get insurance
get bonded
design logo
design and order brochures, contracts, business cards and letter truck
order uniforms
come up with my rates
advertise
signs
write business plan (working on)
I am sure I am missing a ton of other things and thought I may find some help here. I am in a good position financially thanks to wife and rental properties so I should be ok not having much or no income for a while. I will show up prepared to complete the job at the time of estimate. I plan on charging 75hr. This seems to be a competitive rate in the Philadelphia area.
As far as tools I am set in this department. Just a few things here and there needed!
Thanks!!
incorporate my business
get licensing
get insurance
get bonded
design logo
design and order brochures, contracts, business cards and letter truck
order uniforms
come up with my rates
advertise
signs
write business plan (working on)
I am sure I am missing a ton of other things and thought I may find some help here. I am in a good position financially thanks to wife and rental properties so I should be ok not having much or no income for a while. I will show up prepared to complete the job at the time of estimate. I plan on charging 75hr. This seems to be a competitive rate in the Philadelphia area.
As far as tools I am set in this department. Just a few things here and there needed!
Thanks!!