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How to Get More Customers as a Handyman or Cleaner in Northern Virginia
Most ways to get more handyman or cleaning clients in Northern Virginia cost little or nothing. Keep your profile comple...

Do You Need a License to Be a Handyman in Virginia?
Virginia has no handyman license. But any construction, repair or improvement job worth more than $1,000 needs a state c...

Do You Need Insurance as an Independent Handyman or Cleaner?
Virginia doesn't require insurance to get a contractor or tradesman license, and house cleaning has no state license at ...

How to Get Great Reviews Without the Awkward Ask
The easiest way to get more reviews is to ask every customer at the end of the job, while they're looking at the finishe...

Hourly or Flat Rate? How to Price Handyman Jobs
Charge by the hour when you can't see the whole job before you start, and charge a flat rate when you can. Hourly suits ...

Getting a Business License in Arlington, Fairfax or Prince William
If you run a handyman, cleaning or other home-service business in Northern Virginia, you most likely need a local busine...

Taxes for Independent Service Providers: 1099-K, 1099-NEC and Estimated Payments
As an independent service provider, no employer withholds tax from what you're paid, so that job is yours: setting money...
