United Handyman Association “Handyman Answers”

Don’t fluctuate or lower your rates to get a new customer or job. Offer a discount. People love thinking they are getting a deal. It’s really common for stores and businesses to post a high rate and then have a red tag sale next to it. Psychologically it works. So offer a discount instead of a lower rate.

In 2019 the CSLB organized a campaign to introduce a bill that would increase the California limits from $500 to $1000. This potential bill met with resistance because law makers weren't willing to increase value and encourage businesses that aren't governed and with no requirement of lic and insurance so the bill was never formed. In 2020 we introduce a petition to raise limits to $2500. We got the attention of the CSLB who acknowledged their support for handyman rights and the work the UHA is doing to certify businesses and especially the background checks. We also are providing the answer to their resistance offering a certified handyman license requiring insurance and business license will go a long way to help with getting a bill to pass legislation. We are using California as a catapult to make changes in every state and we are spending time building relationships in every state and so far we have met with great support. When this happens being UHA Certified may be a requirement as we are the only association offering a certified license program. In the mean time our certification is creating lax enforcement. Certified members are taught how to conduct business in their state through loop holes, Making more money and taking on more jobs with less enforcement of the strict laws for UHA certified members is making a difference.State agencies like the CSLB are not allowed to publicly endorse the UHA because we are considered a private organization but since we are screening and monitoring the busineses they are trying to license we have their respect. We are able to do what they are not. Being private we can run a background on any person without consent. Government isn't allowed that right. So if your business has been screened, passed a test and you have current insurance and business license you are showing them you are acting as a responsible business owner and will have at the very least leniency when you come across them. However we teach you how to avoid getting caught up in a sting anyway. Now is the time to become certified and show your support for change. The more certified members we can show in each state will be the fuel we need to find the support we need to pass new bills to change your local laws. If you are a certified member then make sure you complete the process to be certified and make sure you keep your insurance up to date in our system.If you are a member then upgrade to become certified in your member area. If you are not a member become certified athttps://theuha.net/amember/signup Lets get you certified, increase value, show logo and support change for a better industry. It'svery low cost means the benefits are higher. Let's work together for change and respect for our trade.

Handyman laws are clear and I just laid it out for you. Join the UHA and let’s change them together.

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Is it ok to raise rates in this economy and is lowering rates ever a good thing to do?

How becoming a UHA certified licensed handyman helps raise the limits in California and all other states. Since the limits can’t be raised tempting people from not becoming a licensed Contractor the limits will only be raised with people becoming a licensed handyman with proper business structure. Become certified at https://unitedhandymanassociation.org/signup/

California handyman limits and laws pertaining to how much a handyman can charge, what types of jobs a handyman can do. Doing jobs that require a permit and advertising as a handyman. Become a Certified Licensed Handyman with the UHA and make the most out of your business.

When the economy changes we are tempted to raise our rates. Sometimes we want to lower our rate for a customer when we should be offering a discount instead. Charge what you are worth and never charge less just to get the job offer a discount instead. Gas prices may be a good reason and your customer will understand.

Let the UHA concentrate on saving you money on your monthly expenses while you concentrate on your customers. Become a member of the UHA and we will host your website free if you become certified. (Limited time). All members qualify for discounted hosting. #handyman #freewebhosting https://unitedhandymanassociation.org Email: support@serviceproshosting.com

It’s been 20 yrs since my spot on NBC Los Angeles talking about hiring a handyman vs a Licensed Contractor limiting risk. Prompting the idea and start of the United Handyman Association. Now we are taking the association to another level with a National Verified Handyman List. Making it easy for anyone looking to hire a handyman or check one they already have to access a National list to see if their handyman is a verified business with proper structure and required insurance. They will also be making sure the business they are hiring is not a felon or registered sex offender. Giving everyone the ability to decide for them selves who they hire with the knowledge they obtain. Customers can submit their handyman for screening through the UHA MyHome program or Handymen can register and submit their information to the UHA themselves. The UHA working with State Contractor Boards, County and city business license holders and online searches are imputing handyman businesses as verified or not verified. Criminal record warnings will be linked to. UHA certified members will also have links to their verification pages showing more detail. UHA Certified Businesses are background screened and backed by the UHA $5k guarantee. #handymanservices #nationalverifiedhandymanregistry #uha #certifiedhandyman #unitedhandymanassociation

A licensed contractor can file a lien to encourage payment. A handyman doesn’t have this option. In fact has to tread very lightly or can be required to pay even more back to their customer then the initial loss. Flash talks about options and cool heads. At the end of the video mentions how the UHA helps the handyman get paid. #handyman #handymanservices #unitedhandymanassociation #theuha #flashshelton

Makes no sense to join a networking group or association if you aren’t going to use it. Don’t be that person that signs up for things and never opens it up to see what it can do. Rather it is a neighborhood networking group or a UHA certification if you don’t put effort into what you signed up for then it is a complete waste of time and money.

The UHA helping returning veterans find their own path with business ownership. A free service provided to returning veterans by the UHA. Join the program or If you want to help you can donate at www.theuha.org #veteranservices #veterans #handymanservices #UHA #VBOP

Flash tells you why you shouldn’t hire a licensed contractor. Hire a certified handyman you will get more out of your handyman then you ever will from your licensed contractor. The contractor knows that it’s why they are manipulating you by using the handyman name. #handyman #handymanservices #certifiedhandyman #uha #licensedcontractor

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Flash talks about not forgetting where you came from to get through tough times. You will get bigger and your customers will ask you to do bigger jobs but make sure you are still available to them for the important repair items not just their big jobs. Https://unitedhandymanassociation.org #handyman Ep72

A Simple Home Depot shade order goes bad. You as the handyman are the middle man and left trying to explain why the people you deal with are incompetent. You won’t believe what they did so I’m posting the voicemail so you can hear it for yourself. I’m sure it’s hard for the customer to believe you ordered stuff in the first place.

A Thankyou to the UHA and Flash for screening handyman and helping get them licensed and insured. A service provided by the United Handyman Association through the MyHome membership.

“From the couch to your first handyman customers.” Flash talks about a few simple tips to go from the couch to getting your first handyman customers. Sometimes working for family and friends is not the best option. It doesn’t need to be difficult. Helping someone do it themselves can feel good and also pay you back a financial reward in time. They will need you again and the next time the trust you built will get you hired for a bigger project. #handyman

If you think it’s going to be easy to succeed and make a lot of money maybe you shouldn’t become a handyman. My first Live video. It's not for the lighthearted. It's not an easy path. Most don't survive. Time is ticking. Have realistic expectations is key to success. #handyman

Flash from the UHA breaks down the term Unlicensed contractor and how it pertains to all service professionals. Most people think the term is reserved for the handyman but it is a much broader term to include some you may not have thought of. Screen all your service professionals rather licensed or not. Https://unitedhandymanassociation.org Ep66

Flash talks about the (UHSPA) United Home Service Professional Association and how all Home service professionals are included to be screened and certified by the UHA. We all may hire unregulated service professionals like house keepers and nanny’s. The Pool man that cleans but isn’t a pool contractor is unregulated and on your property with your children. Your Gardener is unregulated as he isn’t a landscape contractor. You may be interested in checking on legal status through E-Verify or just checking their criminal background. Service professionals may be interested in becoming certified and getting referred to our MyHome members. Ep65

Utilize your handyman and let him be your Superman, your man of skill. He can do more then repair things for you. Utilize his skill set and focus on your own rather that be your family or your job. Realizing how your handyman can save you valuable time and frustration when an untimely event happens unexpectedly requiring immediate action. You only have one call to make to your Superman and let him handle the rest. #handyman Ep66

Flash talks about how the UHA offers a place for the handyman customer to check out their handyman and also a place to share their experience or report an issue. Much like the contractors board does for the licensed contractor the UHA is the only place to report on a handyman. A handyman that is registered is a handyman that can be held accountable. A customer that suffers a loss can recover their loss up to $5k with a UHA certified handyman. The UHA believes that the only way to raise industry standards and quality is with regulation and accountability. If the handyman is expected to be held to a higher standard then the handyman will rise to those standards. Watch this video to learn how the UHA can assist with making the handyman experience a more pleasant one without the worry of hiring a business with no regulation or accountability. Hire with confidence using a business registered with the UHA. #handyman #uha Ep65