Handyman business resources

Price small jobs, write them up and know where the license line sits, for handymen who do a bit of everything. All of it is free to use, with nothing to sign up for. When you want the office work done for you, see how handymen run on Koira.

28Free resources

6Tools

8Document templates

6Sections

Price a job

Cost calculators and the math behind an honest number for handyman work.

Paperwork

Handyman documents with the trade's own line items, terms and a worked example. Fill one in, then print it or download Word.

Licensing

What each state asks of handymen before the first job, read from the state boards and linked to them.

Checked in 46 states and DCHandyman license requirements by stateSmall repairs and odd jobs. Most states draw a dollar line, and above it you need a contractor license.ReportContractor license requirements by stateWhich states license which trades, checked against each state board.

Start a business

The steps to open a handyman business, a name, and a plan you can take to a bank.

Start a businessHow to Start a Handyman BusinessLicensing, insurance, pricing, first customers and the office side of a handyman business, in plain steps, with a worked pricing example.Start a businessHandyman Franchise vs Going SoloWhat a handyman franchise costs from the franchisors' own pages, what the ongoing fees take, what you get for them, and what going solo asks of you.Business planHandyman business plan templateA handyman business plan with trade sections and example text.Name generatorHandyman business name generatorName ideas for a handyman or home repair business.Any tradeHow to Start a Home Services BusinessHow to start and own a home services business: picking a trade, licenses and insurance, pricing, first customers, getting paid and the tools a small shop needs.

Software and comparisons

What handymen need from office software, and how the big names compare on price and fit.

SoftwareHandyman software for a one-person handyman businessWhat handyman business software should do when every job is different: pricing, booking, estimates, invoices and payment. A plain checklist and an honest comparison with real prices.ComparisonJobber alternative for handymenJobber for a handyman business: the plan handymen land on, what it costs for 1 to 3 people, a worked handyman price example, and how Koira compares.ComparisonHousecall Pro alternative for handymenHousecall Pro for a handyman business: the plan handymen land on, what it costs for 1 to 3 people, a worked handyman price example, and how Koira compares.ComparisonQuoteIQ alternative for handymenQuoteIQ for a handyman business: the plan handymen land on, what it costs for 1 to 3 people, a worked handyman price example, and how Koira compares.

Messages

Texts and emails to copy for the moments every job has: the follow-up, the deposit, the reminder and the review ask.

Message templateQuote follow-up textNudge an open estimate by text: first nudge, check-in, polite close.Message templateDeposit requestAsk for the deposit: what it covers and a link to pay.Message templatePayment reminderUnpaid invoice reminders: friendly, firm and final notice.Message templateReview requestAsk for a Google review after the job, with your link.Message templatesEvery message templateQuote follow-ups, payment reminders, appointment texts, review requests and more.

Handyman business resources

Price a job

Cost calculators and pricing guides

Measure and do the math

Your rates and margins

Paperwork

Licensing

Start a business

Software and comparisons

Messages

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