Any suggestions on announcing a new business to contacts?

We are starting a handyman business and want to send out letters to or freinds and family with a couple of business cards announcing the business and also asking for referrals. Any ideas how you would address this letter in a exciting way? I am having major writers block. Any other suggestions are greatly welcomed. Thanks in advance

As an introduction, do a flyer telling people that they just cannot manage without the service you are offering.

Stress you are reliable, honest, no job too small, etc.

Give a list of the types of jobs you would be prepared to indicate. Get yourself invited to the household to give a 'free' estimate/quotation.

As this will your potential customers' first view of your new business, make sure the flyer (or initial letter) is perfect - no typos, grammar boobs etc.

Try an ad in your local free paper.

Best of luck. Jo.
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