Best Money Making Ideas

Screen Supplies and Installation

One thing that makes our homes cozy is that we do not have to worry about small animals and insects getting into our homes all of the time. That is because we have screens in our windows and on our doors. The problem is that these screens can be fragile and break, rip, or are somehow damaged and need replacing. Most people do not want to do these needed repairs themselves, so offer a service where you install/replace their screens for them. You could charge about $50 per screen.

If you have ever had a screen with a bitty little hole in it, you know that some how the hole seems to grow daily into a huge hole that lets every bug outside in. Trying to patch these holes before they get bigger doesn’t work very well. It usually pays to just replace the whole screen, but it can be a big job for someone not familiar with how to accomplish the task.

If this is a skill you are comfortable with and would like to look into doing for money, this could be the ‘business idea’ for you! All year round, our homes need their screens, we use them more when weather is warm, but that doesn’t mean that the holes start during warm weather. Offer to inspect people’s screens for free, or for a small amount of money if the inspection involves a lot of time. Explain that your business can replace or repair screens if needed and you will inspect and let the homeowner know if they may need to give some attention to any of their screens.

You will need to have a good business card and/or an informational brochure printed up to offer to your future customers. Make sure that it explains what your basic costs are for your services and if a certification or business license is required to offer your service, be sure to inform them of your credentials.

This would also be an excellent service to make all of your local reality offices aware of too. When agents go out to look at homes that will soon be offered for sale, often times these are the types of repairs needed in order to place a home on the market. You may find yourself working for realtors so often that you won’t need to advertise in any other way for new business.

It is always a good idea while you are in a neighborhood to place a sign on the front of a house while you are working on it explaining what company you are and phone numbers that neighbors can call if they also would like to use your services. If you need more business, it won’t hurt to visit the neighbors either after you have finished a home and offer to look at their screens while you are there.

Most people do not want to do these needed repairs themselves, so offer a service where you install/replace their screens for them. You could charge about $50 per screen. This is up to you and your area, and how many screens on a home that need repairs. Check your area, find out the cost of the supplies required, decide about how long it will take you to accomplish the installations or repairs and give your customers an estimate of what it will cost them. It is always a good idea to try to offer a small discount for large jobs requiring a lot of work. However, you should learn quickly what people are willing to pay, or are able to pay.

Another thought would be to offer discounts for the aged and infirm too. You may not make as much money with these projects, but the advertising is worth the effort most of the time. When others see your work in their area, they will trust you much more than a complete stranger.

Helpful Resources:

http://www.hammerzone.com/archives/doors/screenreplace/scrnrepl.html

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=Repair/RepScrn.html

http://www.doityourself.com/stry/h2workwithscreens

Make Big Money Installing Custom Putting Greens

Golf is a big game. With big names in the sport over the years making names for themselves, everyone wants to play. It’s a game of skill, demanding that the player uses the right club, and hits the ball correctly, depending on variable conditions such as the weather, the landscape and what deal he is trying to break.

The moneymen and women of America play golf weekly, some even daily and the golf course has been for many years an extension of the boardroom. For those new executives who don’t play golf, however, there’s a lot of practice to be put in to the ‘putting’.

Advances in technology however have provided the golf training aid market with the ultimate in affordable semi-portable synthetic putting greens. This is one of the fastest growing segments of the golf industry - a $5.9 Billion industry. Although in the past sand-filled polypropylene greens have been used, they are difficult and costly to install. Hi-tech greens are made from nylon, which has the advantage of “memory”. The fibers of this synthetic grass will “remember” where they were before being swept at or trodden on. Maintenance is minimal with the nylon putting green.

Different sized greens naturally command different prices; these are tailored for the buyers available space and budget. Starting price is around $300, and suppliers of putting greens have opportunities for dealers and installers across the country. For instance the ‘All Pro Putting Greens’ suggest that a daily net income of $400-$1,000 PER DAY is possible simply by selling and installing their kits. You can visit their site at the link above to register with them. Meanwhile, if you are more interested in investing in a distribution deal, visit Synthetic Turf International whose Distributorship investments begin at $7500. This company will supply you with a wealth of promotional material and demonstration equipment, as well as potential customers in your area.

Remember, this is a market teeming with money. Taking advantage of the greens simple installation procedure will increase your income in this field. Simply describing the greens as “requiring installation” will encourage your buyers to pay you extra to install them. Your Middle American customer base wants to improve their golf and meet their colleagues and superiors on the golf course - and need this product to get them there.

Installation isn’t by any means complicated. However if the user has a garden installation in mind, some rudimentary garden landscaping knowledge will be necessary. However, it should not be too difficult to hire someone with this knowledge to work with you until you are comfortable installing the greens single-handed.

It is an exciting opportunity - now is the time to get involved and profit. Remember to research your market and your product before committing, however, and learn about the game to enable you to engage with your customers. If they see that you know the game, they will be more likely to buy from you than from a competitor.

Resources:

http://www.residential-putting-green-magazine.com/

http://www.allprogreens.com/greeninfo-qanda.htm

http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/os_sports/article/0,2033,DIY_14151_2271197,00.html