Industry Guides
Every guide covers licensing, insurance, equipment, pricing, finding customers, and growing — specific to your trade.
5 guides available
How to Start a Lawn Care Business
Recurring revenue, low startup costs, and a customer on every block.
Everything you need to start a lawn care business: equipment, licensing, insurance, pricing, and building a route that pays.
Avg. startup cost
$3k–$10k
How to Start a Mobile Auto Detailing Business
Low overhead, flexible hours, and customers who pay well for work that shows.
Everything you need to start a mobile auto detailing business: equipment, licensing, insurance, pricing, and finding your first customers.
Avg. startup cost
$3k–$8k
How to Start a House Cleaning Business
Recurring revenue, low startup costs, and customers who book you every week.
Everything you need to start a house cleaning business: licensing, insurance, supplies, pricing, and finding your first clients. Free guide from Home Guild.
Avg. startup cost
$500–$3k
Starting a Handyman Business: Licensing, Insurance, and Getting Customers
Low barrier to entry, diverse revenue, and a customer base that renews itself constantly.
Everything you need to start a handyman business: licensing, insurance, equipment, pricing, and finding your first customers. Free guide from Home Guild.
Avg. startup cost
$1k–$9k
How to Start a Pressure Washing Business
Low startup costs, high demand, and work you can learn in a weekend.
Everything you need to start a pressure washing business: equipment, licensing, insurance, pricing, and finding your first customers.
Avg. startup cost
$2k–$5k