There are very few areas where a handyman can get a handyman license, so the question becomes: How can I work legally as a handyman and still make a good living? It seems that every state in the Union has…
About Licensing and Insurance
Check with your state or local licensing authority to determine if your handyman work will require a license. To protect your assets it is very important to get the necessary licenses and that you have general liability insurance.
How Much Insurance Coverage Should I Have?
If my commercial experience is typical, $1,000,000 worth of general liability insurance is a good starting point. On my latest renewal I discovered that raising my limit to $2,000,000 did not increase my premium. Ask your agent for quotes on…
Where Can I Get Handyman Insurance?
Finding coverage is not always easy, especially if you are a first year handyman. I called around to my local agents and had no luck. On the internet I found an insurance broker who was able to quote a policy…
Do I Need to Have a Catchy Name for My Handyman Business?
If you’re interested in selling your business down the road you will want to have a catchy name. It would be pretty tough to sell Jim Smith’s Handyman Service to Jenny Jones! But there are some downsides. Using a fictitious…
Who is Required to Have a City Business Tax Certificate?
If you do work within the city limits, where ever you are, there is probably a business license requirement. Here is a quote from the City of Santa Rosa’s website: “Any person whose business is located in the city or…
Do I Need a Resale Permit and Should I Use Resale Certificates?
Yes, if you’re going to have taxable sales you’ll be required to have a Resale or Sellers Permit number and to collect and remit sales taxes to your state. Upon applying, you will be issued a resale number to be…
Why Does My Handyman Business Need General Liability Insurance?
Insurance is necessary for two important reasons. Insurance will help to protect your assets in case something goes wrong with a job that you complete. Secondly, it will bring you more business. In fact, chances are that it will bring…
Do I Need an Email Address and My Own Domain Name?
Yes on both counts. An email address and a domain name will help to build your credibility. They prove that you are serious about your work and give your clients another way to communicate with you. I encourage you to…
Can I Open a SEP-IRA Retirement Account?
According to the IRS; businesses, corporations and self-employed individuals can open retirement accounts including the SEP-IRA. As a self-employed handyman the amount you can contribute is dependent on your profit for the year. It is not easy to calculate your…
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