Going Out On Your Own: Resources to Start Your Contracting Business

New resources available for those wanting to start a business

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Free-Press-Release.com) February 18, 2010 --Chapel Hill, North Carolina — Every year many individuals take the leap to start their own business. The businesses that have a plan and are well organized are typically the ones that succeed. There is now a new resource for those wanting to start or expand their home improvement business.

Building Your Successful Handyman Business: A guide to starting and operating a profitable business (ISBN 978-1448633524) by home remodel contractor and author, Chuck Solomon , is now available. This guide is available in both soft cover and e-book editions online at www.BuildHandymanBusiness.com and all major online book retailers.

The title states handyman business however any building or repair service type business (carpenter, painter, remodeler, plumber, electrician etc.) would benefit from its content. Purchasers of the guide also receive access to 65 downloadable forms and templates with the ability to customize for their particular small business. The important topics covered in this guide include: Marketing and Sales, Operations and Finance and Administration.

Mr. Solomon stated, “this is a great resource for someone just starting out .” He added, “I hope others can learn from my experience, and build there own successful business.”

There are many reasons why starting a home improvement/handyman business is a great idea.
• Low start-up costs.
• Relatively simple to start.
• Ability to be your own boss.
• High customer demand and growing market.
The demand for handyman, home repair, and home improvement services is rapidly expanding in the United States and Canada. There are many reasons for this fact. These include:
• In the United States alone, nearly 75% of homes are over 20 years of age. This older housing stock is in need of repairs and renovations.
• By some estimates the average home buyer invests over $8,000 in improvement to their new home within the first year of ownership.
• People are busier then ever. Homeowners don’t have the time or the time they do have they would rather be doing something other than home repairs.

For additional information, please visit http://www.BuildHandymanBusiness.com.

More information can be found online at http://www.BuildHandymanBusiness.com

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