As increasingly more men are facing layoffs and a tough job market, it has never been a better time to think about starting a home business. Having your own business gives you the freedom of setting your own schedule and the security of knowing that you will never be fired. There are hundreds of manly business ideas for men who are handy or have hobbies that they can use to provide services to the public. Read on to learn about manly business ideas that you can start in a mountain town or anywhere else.
Professional Business Services
If you happen to have skills that are regularly needed by small businesses, you can turn those skills into a business. Services like accounting, tax preparation, consulting, marketing and bookkeeping are just a few of the highly sought-after services that many businesses in your area are looking for. Fire safety and security companies in particular need all of these skills and more in order to thrive. You can contract your services on an as-needed basis for several local companies or individuals.
Home Auto Shop
Men who are very knowledgeable about cars may want to look into creating a mobile auto repair business by stocking a van or truck with their tools and equipment. Many people have a vehicle on their property that doesn’t run, and they don’t want to pay to have towed and worked on by a full time mechanic. You could start by offering your services via word of mouth advertising and craigslist posts. Even if things start slow, you could soon have a good side business going if you treat your customers well.
Handyman
Use your handy skills to provide home repair services to businesses and individuals. Once you acquire the necessary tools, insurance and permits, not much else is needed to get this business off the ground. You will also need a reliable vehicle that can hold all of your equipment. If you want to save money while you start things up, look for deals online. Or take a look at some Dewalt grinder parts at reputable online retailers. That could easily save money as you stock up your repair truck, and be on your way to starting a fulfilling career as a handyman.
Tree Removal
This type of business will require you to travel to various locations, but if you are good at clearing trees, brush and other foliage, this can be a very lucrative business idea that you can run from home. Even if someone is capable of removing a tree or stump themselves, they will often let a professional do it for them just to spare themselves the hassle.
Gutter Cleaning
For those of you who aren’t afraid of heights and don’t mind cleaning out gutters, you may want to start a gutter cleaning service. The majority of homeowners despise this chore, so you should be able to find plenty of clients. The great part is, your start up and overhead costs are low, and for a clean $40-$60 per home, you could be on your way to a profitable part time gig.
These five manly home business ideas are just the tip of the iceberg. Based on your skills, talents and interests, you can find hundreds of business ideas that are quite lucrative and relatively easy to start.
Mallory Kramer contributed to this article with her expertise on tools and handiwork. You can follow her on Google+: Mallory Kramer