Thinking about starting your own field service business—just you, maybe with a helper? You’re not alone. Thousands of skilled tradespeople go solo every year, aiming for freedom, higher income, and control over their time.
But here’s the truth: the work isn’t the hard part. The hard part is quoting fast, keeping jobs organized, getting paid on time, following up with customers, and keeping your schedule full—all without burning out.
That’s why we wrote this guide specifically for 1–2 person crews. Whether you're doing junk removal, landscaping, appliance repair, or any service in between, this article walks you through how to start lean, grow smart, and use the right tools to make more money with less stress.
The first decision? What work you’ll focus on.
Start with what you’re good at—or what’s in high demand in your area. Here are a few solid starter niches:
Once you know your service, dial in your pricing:
Bonus Tip: Recurring services (like lawn care or monthly filter changes) are gold. They smooth out cash flow and require less marketing long-term.
As a solo operator, time is your most valuable asset. The fewer tools you juggle, the more money you keep. That’s why it pays (literally) to simplify your admin stack:
With Reputigo, all these tools are in one app—built for 1–2 person crews. No bloated software. Just what you need to run smoother and earn more.
If customers have to call, wait, or chase you down just to book a job—you’re losing revenue. Your booking process should run without you.
With Reputigo, you can even get listed for booking directly through Google. That means people searching "gutter cleaning near me" can book instantly while you’re still finishing the last job.
You don’t need to ask awkwardly or remember to follow up. Just set it and let the system handle it.
Your best marketing is word of mouth. Reputigo just helps you automate it.
You don’t need to hire a marketing agency or burn money on ads. Just stay top of mind:
Target Query: "How do I follow up on unpaid invoices automatically?"
It’s hard to grow when you’re still chasing down payments from two months ago.
Reputigo makes it automatic:
Less awkward conversations. More money in your account.
Starting your own service business can be overwhelming. But with the right tools and a focused game plan, you can:
Reputigo was built specifically for you—the solo operator or 2-person crew who’s tired of juggling spreadsheets, invoices, and scattered apps.
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This is the admin stuff every business has to tackle upfront:
This part isn’t glamorous, but it lays the foundation. Knock it out early so you can focus on the real work.