Logan Voss
It’s a great time to start your own business. This has always been the case, but being a handyman—or woman—can be highly lucrative in 2023. First, you’ll always be in business. People will always need things fixed. Try working with various appliances and projects you need to fix around the house, and make sure you get licensed before attempting professional work. With some experience, you’ll soon be well on your way to a lucrative career. That said, the ease with which you can enter the industry may not convince you. Hopefully, the top three benefits of being a handyman that we analyze in this article will motivate you to get started.
No Set 9-5
There are many ways to get started in the handyman business, but what are some benefits? One of the best things about being a handyman is that you set your own hours. You aren’t beholden to anyone anymore—you’re your boss. Most people dread getting up every day and clocking in and out on someone else’s dime. If that’s the lifestyle you’re trying to avoid, and you’re good with your hands, becoming a handyman might be the ideal business move. Getting up, building and forging relationships with your clientele, and doing what you love to do is all part of a handyman’s job.
You Boost Your Creativity
For some people, tinkering in the garage and finding new problems is a badge of achievement. If this sounds like you, being a handyman could benefit you tremendously. Imagine waking up and working on new problems every day. You may need to fix a minor plumbing problem, check a person’s exterior siding, or complete a small project around their house. If this is the case, you’ll find new, novel ways to solve the problem creatively. This is a key benefit to becoming a handyman in 2023 and beyond.
Develop Your Skill Set
Becoming a handyman develops a skill set that can make you fully independent. Once you get good at your work, you’ll rarely have to hash out money with prospective contractors. You’ll be able to take care of most at-home projects yourself. Additionally, you’ll be able to take your widened skill set to the world around you and expand your services to satisfy the needs of even more customers.
Becoming a handyman is a great way to kick off the New Year. Put yourself on the market, and you may be surprised at how people receive you.
