10 Things New Home Service Businesses Waste Money On

Your vision should be “make money” and your mission statement should be “by any means necessary.” 

You’re not fooling anyone. Everyone knows you’re new. Use free Canva logos, ask your friends what they like and move on. You can change it later

Just pick a name. No one will remember it anyway but they will remember you! Here’s a template to use (remember, you can always change it later)

I can’t remember the last time someone asked me for a business card. Don’t waste your money here

You need something that is practical, inexpensive, but professional. Don’t roll up to a client site with a rusted out car. But don’t go buy a $80K truck because you think you have to

Unless you have the time and resources to go all-in on social media, keep it simple (before/after photos, client testimonials, etc.). Do not hire a videographer or editor.

You don’t need embroidered Nike or Lululemon polos. If you really want something, buy a name tag from a trophy shop for $15 and wear a generic polo from Walmart

An off-the-shelf website with a lead form will be just fine. You don’t have enough credibility for Google yet anyway so no one will see your website. 

Google Sheets with manual reminders to follow up work perfectly well. Just keep it organized and don’t forget to follow up!

Conserve cash in your first few months. If you can take calls, route jobs, bill customers, etc. then you don’t need anyone but your contracted labor. Wait until you have a good grip on your business before you look for admin help