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Need to be carefull about handyman tasks that require a license - -- Hokie in CT 09/11/2020 3:55PM SO, if you have considered #2, what are the barriers for entry? -- HokieSignGuy 09/11/2020 3:21PM Get a beater pick-up truck and write it off as a business expense. -- Hokie CPA 09/11/2020 2:56PM You say "get a beater pick up truck" like that's an easy thing to do -- Tafkam Hokie 09/11/2020 4:33PM I agree with Will; PLENTY in NRV need handyman services -- hokiepro 09/11/2020 2:56PM I'm inclined to admire the job you did.** -- PhotoHokieNC 09/11/2020 2:56PM I spent a full day tearing down and replacing a 13 foot section of fence -- Hokie CPA 09/11/2020 3:02PM My best pun of the day, all for naught. I get a failing gradient, huh? ** -- PhotoHokieNC 09/11/2020 3:01PM They also serve, who drink and joke. ** -- PhotoHokieNC 09/11/2020 3:44PM Especially if you're grading on a slope. ** -- PhotoHokieNC 09/11/2020 3:02PM Sounds like me. I would much prefer to pay someone to do stuff like that. -- AbsolutVT03 09/11/2020 2:53PM I feel your pain. I've also been out of work since April. -- Naelbis 09/11/2020 2:13PM What type of manufacturing position? -- Hoke 09/11/2020 1:50PM My expertise is -- Tafkam Hokie 09/11/2020 2:24PM Yes, but What industry specifically? -- HokieSignGuy 09/11/2020 3:15PM No specific industry -- Tafkam Hokie 09/11/2020 4:26PM Home inspector? -- Wo xin Hokie 09/11/2020 1:34PM Should be easy, since the bar is fairly low for that community...lol ** -- EDGEMAN 09/11/2020 1:36PM Speaking of "handyman services," have a suggestion -- EDGEMAN 09/11/2020 1:28PM If you ever end up in the Orlando area I could use a Hokie handyman. -- OrlandoHokie 09/11/2020 11:43AM If I ever end up in the Orlando area -- Tafkam Hokie 09/11/2020 2:21PM There is a third option -- Walkin` Willie 09/11/2020 11:38AM Gigalo? Spot on! ** -- Nova Hokie 95 09/11/2020 11:45AM Only Fans? ** -- Hokie CPA 09/11/2020 2:52PM Friend of mine makes a great retirement income cutting grass in the Claytor -- HortHokie 09/11/2020 11:33AM Right there with you - not much hiring for experienced people on the bench -- Technocrat 09/11/2020 11:26AM Interesting idea, but this is as much about doing something I enjoy -- Tafkam Hokie 09/11/2020 2:20PM Cool just ideas! Good luck with everything ** -- Technocrat 09/11/2020 2:22PM I wonder if you'd be able to contract with apartment complexes -- Nova Hokie 95 09/11/2020 11:22AM Recommend starting a business to do that, instead of just being a guy... -- EDGEMAN 09/11/2020 1:30PM Great idea ** -- Technocrat 09/11/2020 11:29AM #2, buy some business cards ($10 from Vistaprint) -- hoosnowahokie 09/11/2020 11:01AM I would definitely tout education and experience ** -- Technocrat 09/11/2020 11:30AM Start #2 while still talking to #1. Contact the local SBDC for start... -- HokieDiver 09/11/2020 10:50AM At the risk of being not too humble, yeah, I'm a good handyman -- Tafkam Hokie 09/11/2020 10:55AM SBDC can help you with business model and self-doubt ** -- HokieDiver 09/11/2020 1:09PM Well if you have enough funds to float for a couple of years -- GreenvilleVT 09/11/2020 11:13AM And if you are good at it you won’t have to -- GreenvilleVT 09/11/2020 11:14AM Exactly (self-promotion not being necessary after a certain point) -- Will Stewart 
09/11/2020 2:48PM I expect David Stephens will pick up more work -- GreenvilleVT 09/11/2020 3:07PM I'm kinda leaning toward the handyman business. It's not like conventional -- Tafkam Hokie 09/11/2020 11:23AM Then I say go for it. You may even fond a specific -- GreenvilleVT 09/11/2020 1:12PM That is one issue. I would have the nitpickiest boss ever. -- Tafkam Hokie 09/11/2020 2:18PM Well most contractors don’t have that problem. ** -- GreenvilleVT 09/11/2020 2:22PM Hmm. Perhaps you can start without any clients -- Nova Hokie 95 09/11/2020 11:48AM If you choose #1 - -- PhotoHokieNC 09/11/2020 10:39AM I've been where you are as I exited grad school during a downturn -- ElbertoHokie 09/11/2020 10:34AM Think I have you beat. The Navy moved me 9 times in 20 years -- EDGEMAN 09/11/2020 1:32PM There's still time for me. ** -- ElbertoHokie 09/11/2020 1:47PM Really hope you will move less! -- EDGEMAN 09/11/2020 1:53PM With each move I downsize my crap more and more. We have a kid now -- ElbertoHokie 09/11/2020 1:55PM I've weathered quite a few recessions in my life. But never at age 50 -- Tafkam Hokie 09/11/2020 10:41AM Definitely right about the hair. -- Atlee Hokie 09/11/2020 3:14PM Many have had the same experience Tafkam -- Tailgate Guru 09/11/2020 1:04PM I'd consider age as a factor for #2 -- HokieNoVA 09/11/2020 11:38AM If you want to stay in your industry I just think you need to cast a wider -- ElbertoHokie 09/11/2020 10:49AMTech Sideline is Presented By:
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