Three reasons you need a bakkie
When you’re moving, who do you call? The friend who owns a bakkie. When you need to make a big delivery, what do you wish you had? A bakkie. Bakkies have multiple uses and are best for going to the beach on hot summer days; climbing the sand dunes with friends at the back, or simply camping out in your bakkie. Other than just having fun in your ride, you can also make your bakkie work for you. If you’re looking for an odd job or two, your bakkie can be your reliable companion.
Maintenance services
Going into the business of cleaning homes or doing maintenance repairs will prove to be lucrative business idea. There is a market for it, many people require assistance in good clean-up in their backyard and always need their odds and ends mended or fixed. With good bakkie accessories, you will be able to haul any of your equipment and supplies in a safe and secure manner.
Mini mover service
You will never be without work if you contemplate starting a mini mover service, simply place your ad on Gumtree and wait for the requests to fly in. Home owners who move, always require someone to transport their household contents, but don’t want to be charge an arm and leg for it like major companies do. Ensure you have a well-fitting canopy to secure your goods, especially in terrible weather conditions. It would be a shame if any of the goods got damaged during the delivery process.
Finding clients
Put up posters on community bulletin boards and also tell your friends and family to spread the word on Facebook and Twitter. These days almost every neighbourhood has its own Facebook page, post on there, especially if you to do odd jobs around your community.Don’t underestimate the power of word of mouth advertising, and go door to door to hand out flyers. The work won’t come in if you don’t put yourself out there. You can also place ad in your local community paper, once word gets out about your business, the orders will stream in.
Once your business has taken off, you will feel inspired to press on, who knows, you might just want to make it your full time career. So, put on your thinking cap, many great opportunities await.