Most families these days are looking for any way to earn a little extra money without spending money, if you are handy with small engines why not start a lawn mower repair business?

Lawnmowers need a lot of maintenance, especially when sitting all winter long. Most of that maintenance is pretty simple, like fine-tuning, draining the gas, and replacing it with a new one, or sharpening the blade. Often times, although people do not think about doing these things and in a short time, simple maintenance becomes more expensive and complex.

This leaves the door open if you know how to work with small engines like these, not just lawn mowers, but also gasoline herbicides, snow plows, and any other type of small gasoline engine. Many people do not know how to properly maintain this type of equipment and only advertising maintenance could provide you with a good source of income.

If you have the tools, offer blade sharpening services and even motor repair, while most lawn mower repairs are simple, there will be some motor that will need to be replaced. As you make a little money, invest it in buying used lawn mowers and other equipment that you can revive and sell for a profit. There is a thriving market for used lawn equipment virtually anywhere you live.

Deciding what to charge your customers is easy, call your neighborhood repair shops and ask how much they charge. Since you will be new to the business, be prepared to seriously lower your prices, this will help you get and keep clients, and since you will be working outside of your home, your overhead will be low anyway.

You will need to have a garage with a decent workbench and space to work, or better yet, if you have a van or truck, you can advertise mobile device repair. Mobile repair carries an even higher hourly rate, as your customers are relieved of the responsibility of hauling their dirty lawn mower in the back of their new SUV.

The best way to publicize your business will be by recruiting your family to distribute fliers around the neighborhood, leave posters on telephones, and advertise in your local grocery store.

Since this is a seasonal business, keeping customers is essential, try to offer them extras if you can, such as a free oil change or a borrowed lawn mower while you work on yours. Little extras like these, along with a friendly attitude, will keep them coming back year after year.