Author: Rich Prue

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”…

While some contractors clean roofs in addition to other services such as roof repair, gutters, windows or pressure washing, many have been able to start a business focusing solely on roof cleaning.  Choosing a good business name is just one part of starting a business, but it is still important. Below you will find some examples of roof cleaning business names.  Some names may already be used in your area, and others may be trademarked, so make sure you research properly before trying to register your business and having marketing materials printed.  You can check for website name availability and get…

How To Start A Construction Company Starting and running a profitable construction is a lot more than knowing about hammering a nail or using a circular saw.  Being a successful contractor involves organization, knowledge, patience, perseverance, people-skills, and a number of other traits.  Many business owners fail, not because they weren’t skilled in building a house or completing a renovation, but because they were not skilled in running a business. The larger you want your construction company to be, the better you need to be as a business owner, as the responsibility will be greater.  It is not wrong to dream big, but if you are…

Here is a selection of name ideas for your siding business.  Many siding installers also offer other services such as windows, roofing, gutters, or other exterior work.  Make sure the name you choose for your siding company is not trademarked, or used by other contractors in your area before you go through the registration process and have your marketing materials printed.  You can check for website name availability and get a FREE domain with web hosting purchase here. Siding Business Name Ideas Apple Windows and Siding Jim’s Siding – Repair and Installation Roofing and Siding Exterior Enhancements Exterior Renewal Vinyl Siding Pro…

Handyman Business Name Ideas A handyman business can be a great source of full or part time income.  If you enjoy fixing things, a handyman business may be a good career choice.  You may choose to work alone, or if you get busy enough, you could hire a crew or even start a franchise.  Remember that as with any business, running a business (paperwork, planning, scheduling, etc.) is often more difficult than doing the actual handyman work.  To be a successful handyman, you will need to be a skilled businessperson besides knowing how to do home repairs. Coming up with a…

A slate roof can be not only aesthetically pleasing, but also durable and and long-lasting if properly maintained.  Finding an honest roofer qualified in slate repair is essential in order to have your slate roof last as long as possible.  You will also need a slate repair expert to properly assess your roof and let you know when your slate roof can no longer be repaired, but may need to be replaced.  There are a number of factors that will affect how much your slate roof repair will cost including region, type of slate, roof height and pitch, and amount…

Roofing Contractor Scams and How To Avoid Them Contractor scams are common, and roofing scams are often easier to pull off on unsuspecting homeowners.  With roofs being high and sometimes out of sight from the ground, it is easier to not complete work as promised by the roofer, because the homeowner will never see it.  Storm damage, which often requires rapid action by a homeowner to prevent further interior damage, often causes a frantic homeowner to make unwise decisions when choosing a contractor. Here are a few different types of roofers who take advantage of homeowners, and how to prevent…

How To Know When To Replace Your Slate Roof A natural stone slate roof can be a long-lasting, aesthetically-pleasing feature of any home.   A slate roof can generally last at least 80 to 100 years, with many lasting much more than that.  There are a number of factors that will extend or limit the lifespan of a slate roof.  The type of slate, the quality of the slate, roof pitch, and weather conditions are some factors that can affect how long a slate roof will last.  These factors also may affect how much maintenance a slate roof will require. A big…

How to Start a Handyman Business In TexasHere is some information on how to register and start a handyman business in the state of Texas.  Make sure you 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 BusinessHere is a website that will help if you want to start a business in Texas: Start a Business In Texas-Register your handyman business name.Find out more about registering a…