Author: Rich Prue

How To Start A Masonry Business In Texas There are a few steps to becoming a successful masonry business in Texas.  You may want to start here: Starting a Masonry Business.  Before you spend any money, do thorough research into all the costs that will be involved in getting started and maintaining the business.  During the planning stage, you may find out you need financing to get started. Below, you can see how to register your masonry company in Texas. How to Register Your Masonry Business In Texas It is a lot easier to start a masonry business in Texas than in other states.  You must do your…

How To Start A Handyman Business In The United Kingdom There are a few different steps to becoming a successful handyman business. You may want to start here. How to Register Your Handyman Business In The UK There are a number of steps to take to start a handyman business in the the United Kingdom.  You must do your own thorough research, as laws change regularly, and may vary depending on your locale.  Here are some steps you may have to take (not necessarily in order) to start your handyman company, along with links to more information. Getting started- The UK has a website about starting a…

How to Start a Handyman Business In Illinois Here is some information on how to start a handyman business in Illinois.  More on starting a handyman business here.  Make sure you research the laws in your area before getting started. Getting started- The state of Illinois has a website about starting a business in Illinois here: https://dceo.illinois.gov/smallbizassistance/beginhere/stepbystepguide.html -Register your handyman business name. You need to register your business name with your county clerk’s office. If you need help selecting a name for your handyman business:  Choosing a Handyman Business Name -Choose your business structure. Decide what structure you want for your handyman business– Sole-proprietor, LLC, Partnership,…

How to Start a Handyman Business In Michigan There are some important steps to take to start a handyman business in the state of Michigan.  You may want to start here:  How To Start A Handyman Business.  You must do your own thorough research, as laws change regularly.  Here are some steps you may have to take (not necessarily in order) to register your handyman business, along with links to more information. Getting started- The state of Michigan has a website about starting a business in Michigan here: http://www.michiganbusiness.org/start-up/business-assistance/#guidance -Register your handyman business name. You need to register your business name.  Check for name availability here: https://cofs.lara.state.mi.us/corpweb/CorpSearch/CorpSearch.aspx If you need help…

Snow removal (including snow plowing, shoveling, and ice removal) is a seasonal business in many parts of the world.  It can provide a part time or even full time income.  Many contractors who work outdoors, such as roofers, masons, and lawn care professionals, have a second business involving snow plowing and removal in the colder months. You need more than a shovel to start and run a profitable snow business.  Having a successful snow removal business involves organization, knowledge, patience, perseverance, people-skills, and a number of other traits.  Many business owners fail, not because they weren’t skilled in working a snow plow, but because…

There are a number of steps to take to start a handyman business in the the state of Pennsylvania.  You must do your own thorough research, as laws change regularly.  Here are some steps you may have to take (not necessarily in order) to start your own handyman business, along with links to more information. For more on starting a handyman business: How to Start a Handyman Business Getting started- The state of Pennsylvania has a resource about starting a business in Pennsylvania here: PA Business One Stop Shop -Register your handyman business name. Find out more about registering a fictitious…

Table of Contents (There are links at the bottom of this article showing how to start a masonry business in your area.) Starting and running a profitable masonry business is a lot more than knowing about tuckpointing or working with concrete.  Being a successful brick and stone mason involves organization, knowledge, patience, perseverance, people-skills, and a number of other traits.  Many business owners fail, not because they weren’t skilled in working with brick and stone, but because they were not skilled in running a business. The larger you want your masonry company to be, the better you need to be as a business owner, as…

Gutter cleaning is a necessary evil for many homeowners.  Gutter guards can be expensive, and are not always effective.  As a homeowner, if you choose to attempt cleaning your own gutters, it is best to be safe, and only do what you feel comfortable with.  There are countless accidents involving ladders every year, and some of those injuries came from homeowners trying to clean their own gutters.  If you are not comfortable on ladder, or if your roof is high and difficult to get to, it may be best to call a professional. Equipment Needed For Gutter Cleaning You will need…

How To Choose a New Business Name Here are a number of ways (in no particular order) to help you decide on a new home improvement business name: 1.  Create a Business Plan:  If you can develop a clear business plan including the long-term goals of your business idea, narrowing down your choices for a business name will be easier.  More on creating a business plan here. 2.  Choose a Business Structure:  Depending on where you live, Sole-proprietorships and Partnerships often are not considered legal entities, and may have less restrictions on name registration.  Structures such as LLC’s and Corporations will have more requirements. 3.  Choose…

Masonry Business Name Ideas A masonry business can provide a great full or part-time income, and can include a number of different specialties including concrete, bricklaying, tuck pointing, repairs, chimneys, and stonework.  More on starting and registering a new masonry business in your area here: How To Start A Masonry Business. Here are some tips on choosing a name for your masonry business, along with some business name examples for inspiration.  You may decide to use your own name for a personal touch.  Another option is to add a descriptive adjective to your business name such as “Quality” “Affordable” “Royal”…