Mr. Handyman Franchise Business Opportunities Blog

That’s the most important question you can ask yourself. Do you want freedom, or financial security, or a flexible schedule, or control of your future, or the satisfaction knowing that you’re putting money in your pocket and not in someone else’s? Whatever your purpose it’s best to have that settled before you investigate a franchise business. Two new Mr. Handyman franchise owners did their homework before they made a call. They also qualified for our Accelerated Launch Program where we re-invest a portion of their franchise fee in local marketing support to quicken their ramp our. “Our Accelerated Launch Program is an industry first, and it’s another way we help our owners reach their break-even and short-term financial goals sooner,” says Mr. Handyman President, Alex Roberts.

Every new franchise business needs capital to get the enterprise up and running. There’s no shortage of business case studies spotlighting companies that try to take short cuts in funding necessities hoping no one will notice. Potential customers do notice (or they miss you altogether). Competitors notice, too. It doesn’t take long before what was planned on paper as a smooth opening becomes a bumpy campaign going nowhere. At Mr. Handyman, throughout a candidate’s investigation process, during training, while building a plan and when investing in all the right marketing tools, we address the importance of adequate working capital to ensure both short and long-term success of the business. Now we’ve taken the next step to help nail down the business foundation for our new Mr. Handyman franchise owners. We’ve introduced our $20,000 Accelerated Launch Program. Said another way, we’re helping each new owner get off the ground in the first 12 months of operation with the added force of 20 Gs. For all new owners who sign their franchise agreements between November 20, 2012 and March 31, 2013 (this is a limited time offer) Mr. Handyman will spend in addition to each owner’s working capital another $20,000 to step up the ramp up and to satisfy pent-up demand for handyman services during the upcoming peak spring, summer fix-it season. Yes, this is unprecedented for any franchise system. Our Accelerated Launch Program is more proof that you can build a strong, sustainable business with the largest handyman franchise in North America—Mr. Handyman. For details on the program, complete our confidential, no obligation online qualifying form and a Mr. Handyman Franchise Coach will contact you. Your coach will show you how another $20,000 can help you court more customers and generate higher revenues. Your competitors will notice that, too.

You’re always selling, but not always directly. Yes, customers want to be sold on your product or service. It gives them confidence that they are making the right decision. However, unless you’re selling above-ground pools, dental equipment, or used cars, sometimes you need to give customers the opportunity to buy. In the case of Mr. Handyman, customers are buying our services: bathroom repair, plumbing, electrical, flooring, odd jobs and more. But, we’re also giving them expert advice that they can use to manage those simple do-it-yourself chores around the house. That’s public relations. Being there to help our customers in any situation is what sets us apart. This Halloween is a good example. Have you ever carved a pumpkin? Simple. Easy. Maybe, and maybe not. Our Mr. Handyman owners across the country went on TV to create goodwill with busy families by showing them how to save time (and the mess) carving jack o' lanterns with power tools. Ron Locandro, Mr. Handyman of Farmington Valley / West Hartford, appeared on FOX Morning News giving anchor, Erika Arias, and viewers throughout Connecticut step-by-step instructions to create scary bats. Bruce Warren, Mr. Handyman of Union County, NJ, showed WCBS-TV’s morning news anchors and viewers across the Tri-State area how simple and easy it is to use power tools and make a frightening face. Mike Carney, Mr. Handyman of the Southwest Atlanta Suburbs, went on WGCL-TV’s Better Mornings Atlanta and teamed with Co-Anchor, Tracye Hutchins, to carve fun images into pumpkins. If you go to our Mr. Handyman Website we posted a blog featuring Halloween decorating ideas, printable pumpkin carving patterns and more. Creating goodwill is good public relations. And, establishing good relations with your customers is good for business.

Franchisee Joe Zeliger shares his race with Mr. Handyman's franchising opportunities...

The Olympics are upon us. All eyes are on the games, the athletes, and the medals. In franchising the focus is on the business model, the franchise owners, and the financial and lifestyle rewards. There are similarities, most notably, being a part of a winning team. When evaluating a franchise, talk with owners and make sure they are like-minded in their desire to succeed. Yes, you will own your own business, but a winning franchise is a team effort.

Mr. Handyman is a Military Friendly Franchise®. It’s a designation we’ve always known, but G.I. Jobs magazine confirms it in its June issue. We will also be recognized in the July/August issue of Vetrepreneur Magazine and on the web at militaryfranchising.com. We are committed to attract military veterans to our Mr. Handyman franchise business, and because of our efforts, Mr. Handyman ranks among the top ten percent of all the nation’s franchises in recruiting military veterans to our franchise business opportunity.

From Military Leader to Handywoman and Small Business Owner

Jo McCabe is the owner of Mr. Handyman in Manassas, Virigina, a locally owned small business that specializes in all major and minor home repairs. She was interviewed by Ellen Scott, Community Web Producer, and featured as the week’s Super NoVA on November 9, 2011 at wusa9.com for her booming local business and her ability to build her success on skills she learned from her days in military service.

Ann Arbor, MI – Mr. Handyman, a full-service home repair and maintenance company and the No. 1 employer of handymen nationwide, announced it has signed seven new franchise agreements in the First Quarter of 2010. “The need for home repair companies like Mr. Handyman is growing at a rapid pace,” said Todd Recknagel, president of Mr. Handyman franchise.