Evaluate the Competition

Long before you open a handyman service in your town, it's a smart move to find out how many competitors you have. Try our link below to get a list of local competitors nearby. Just enter your city, state and zip code to get a list of handyman services in your community.

• Search for Handyman Services Near You

It's important to be aware of what the competition is doing. Take the time to visit the competition to properly assess their strengths and weaknesses.

A Good Source of Advice

If you are seriously contemplating launching a handyman service, the next step is to talk to somebody who is already in the business. Local competitors are not going to give you the time of day, mind you. Why would they want to educate a future competitor?

On the other hand, an individual who has a handyman service in a location that is not competitive to you may be more than happy to give you a few tips, after they realize you reside far away from them and won't be stealing their local customers. In fact, they are often very willing to share startup advice with you. Our estimate is that you may have to contact many business owners to find one who is willing to share his wisdom with you.

What's the process for finding somebody who runs a handyman service that lives outside of your area?

We can help. Follow the link below, try a few city/state combos or zipcodes, and then start calling!

• Search for Handyman Service Owners

Consider Buying a Franchise

If you want to minimize your chances of failing, you ought to check into franchise options in your industry.

If your goal is to start a handyman service, you should determine whether franchise opportunities in your space might be the right move for you.

The link below gives you access to our franchise directory so you can see if there's a franchise opportunity for you. You might even find something that points you in a completely different direction.

• Finding a Franchise