[header] How to promote a handyman business [title] Complete a few jobs for friends, co-workers, family members and neighbors. [step] You can offer to help for free, or charge them very little. This will give you experience and a few satisfied customers. 
[title] Ask if you can use those people as references. [step] If your references will be willing to write a letter or a testimonial talking about your excellent work, you can use it to attract additional clients.