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• Obtain the proper education, licensing or certification requirements in your state to make you a qualified handyman
• Build a solid business plan
• Determine your business entity and name, then register it
• Seek legal counsel to advise on any legal documents you may need, like a contract.
• Get insurance and research tax laws in your state
• Purchase materials you’ll need to execute the services you plan to provide
• Pick a handyman business management software like Houzz Pro that has the features you need today, but that will grow with you as your business grows.
• Begin promoting your business to find your first client

Handyman business software is an online tool that helps handymen handle everything from lead management to designing, estimating, project management, invoicing and more. It is an umbrella term used to describe software that helps manage every part of a handyman business by streamlining processes and optimizing workflows while preserving the client experience.

When searching for a handyman business software, there are 5 main features you’ll want to closely evaluate to ensure they fit your needs. 

1. Smart Lead Generation & Management - It’s one thing to find new leads, but to keep up with past, present, and potential ones, all at the same time? With little effort? That’s where Houzz Pro comes in.  
2. Quick Estimating Tools - Estimating won’t feel taxing, or manual, not if you’ve got the right software under your belt. Make sure whichever software you choose offers speed and accuracy (psst, we do that). 
3. Personable Project Management - The words “project management” are a drag, but  actually managing the projects doesn’t have to be. If your software includes helpful automation and transparency for every team member to see, you’re golden. P.S. Have you checked out our Project Management feature yet?  
4. Convenient Invoicing & Online Payment Tools - Getting paid and keeping paper trails are critical in this line of business, and no one knows that better than you. Double check that whatever payment system you’re choosing accurately logs every penny, and the online system is quick, safe and secure. That’s what we’re all about.  
5. Seamless Integrations - There are likely tools or systems you do not want to change in order to use a software (QuickBooks, Gmail, etc.). Ensuring your software integrates with those important platforms is a must. Did we mention we play nice with QuickBooks, Gmail and Zoom? Surprise.

At minimum, any good software program should have these features, but there may be differences in how technical or extensive they are. The best way to get a feel for whether a handyman business software is right for you is by signing up for a demo or starting a free trial. This way you can test drive the features before committing to a subscription. While you’re here, feel free to give our free trial a spin. 

There are many ways to get exposure for your handyman business. Some of the most tried and true methods include:

• Sign up for a lead provider - Lead providers like Houzz Pro have a database of homeowners looking for handymen and allow you to pay for leads in your area. With Houzz Pro’s handyman business software, you can upgrade to get pre-screened leads through our lead generation program.
• Client referrals - Ask existing customers to spread the word! You can suggest they tell their neighbors, family or friends or maybe even post about you in their online neighborhood groups.
• Advertising via signs, business cards or other print materials - Car magnets, lawn signs, flyers — anything you can do to spread awareness of your handyman business can help!
• Door-to-door marketing - Choose a neighborhood you’d like to work in and start knocking on doors to make homeowners aware that you exist and can service their area. 
• Network or find a Lead Group - Oftentimes professionals across multiple industries will gather to exchange lead information. Additionally, you can seek out other handymen near you and inquire about whether they have any leads they’re not able to take on. Establishing these relationships now can help you build referral networks in the future.

With a Houzz Pro membership for handymen, you’ll have access to solutions that help you find better clients:

• A premium profile on Houzz
• A complimentary business website
• Targeted local advertising
• Quality lead generation

You’ll also get the following tools that help you win the projects you want:

• Professionally branded estimates
• A CRM that helps you stay organized
• Simple email marketing tools

We even help you manage projects with: 

• Real-time approval tracking and e-signatures
• Project profitability analytics

When it’s time to get paid, you’ll enjoy the convenience of:

• Online payment & invoicing tools
• Time and expense tracking
• Financial reports
• Integrations with Gmail, Zoom, QuickBooks Online and more

Subscribers of our handyman business management software get the full support of our customer support team. We’re available via chat, email or phone to help ensure you’re getting the most out of Houzz Pro. As a Stevie Award Winner recognized for Innovation in Customer Support we’re confident we can help you through any challenge. Need help figuring out how to integrate with your Quickbooks Online account? We’ve got your back. Need a tutorial of how to take a change order and convert it into an invoice? We’ll make it happen!