Thank you for your interest in starting a Christmas Light Business.
I would like to share my 23 years experience with you. I have learnt a lot of different techniques over the years and I will share what it takes to own a profitable business. I started back in 2000, and back then there were no cell phones and the internet was just coming of age. It was more difficult having to go to a pay phone every time my pager went off to give an estimate.
Start Up:
Here is how I started my business:
I ran a little 3 line ad in the local newspaper
Christmas Lights
FREE Estimates
Pager #
I started with a pick up truck, a 24 ft ladder. My older sister bought me a 32 ft ladder for Christmas.
Here is what I recommend:
Vehicle for transporting ladders
Ladder racks for ladders
32ft ladder for putting lights on the peaks of the home
24ft ladder for putting lights on the gutters
16ft ladder for lower areas
6ft or 8ft ladder for trees
Computer for keeping track of customers and business expenses and earnings
Insurance
Workers Compensation
I supply the clips for clipping the lights to the shingles and the gutters. I charge for the clips.
Who This is For:
The Christmas light business is for people who aren’t afraid of ladders and heights. For people who are self motivated and want to own a profitable business.
Who This is Not For:
The Christmas light business is not for people who are afraid of ladders and heights. The business requires a lot of physical and mental work, however is very rewarding when properly set up.
No Overhead:
The Christmas light business requires no overhead. You can work from home and start every day from home. I started my business with a 3 line ad in a local newpaper and I would recommend the same. Once you get established you will receive referals.
My Ultimate Goal:
My goal is to help people with the desire to get started with a Christmas light business. I started 22 years ago and I am still passionate as much as when I started. It is a great feeling when you help people at Christmas time and it is a joy what the homes look like when you are finished.
I have a few homes in my gallery and many more that I have done. If you would like more information you can reach me by phone or email.
Dave Young
778 847 3642
dave@creativelightworks.com