How to Make Money Decorating Homes for Christmas

As Christmas draws near, you can make money decorating homes for Christmas. Christmas is the busiest time of year for many when people are shopping, baking, visiting and planning parties. By offering a service to decorate their house for Christmas, not only will you help the harried homeowner, you'll make money too.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Show off your decorating skill before you advertise, decorate your own house as an example of your work. Make your house a spectacle to behold during the magical Christmas season. Light your house, the shrubbery and walkways with thousands of twinkling lights. Set up several Christmas trees in different rooms with different themes for each tree. For example, a tree in the dining room could be Victorian-themed while a tree in the family room could be a country theme.
2. Add those special touches that make your Christmas decorations special. Simmering potpourri with the aroma of pine reminds people of fresh cut trees. Garlands of fresh pine boughs tied with velvet ribbons is a beautiful accent to stairways. Don't forget the candles and centerpiece for the tables to add the finishing touch. Keep your decorations elegant and match the style of the home to make more money. People who have enough money to hire you aren't looking for a plastic snowman in the front yard.
3. Use your computer to print business cards and brochures for potential customers. Include photos of your work in the brochures, along with themed ideas. Add your phone number to the brochure and business card so customers can reach you quickly. Decide how much money you will charge for your service. Base your price on the size of the house to be decorated, how much time it will take, how many people are needed to complete the job and supplies you'll need to buy.
4. Advertise locally to generate interest in your Christmas decorating business. Mail brochures to the area of town that is likely to use your service, it's a good way to reach customers. Another way to reach customers is to contact local florist shops or specialty shops to offer your service. If you're having trouble getting customers, consider decorating the house of a well-known citizen for free. Word of mouth advertising is priceless and making money is much easier with a good recommendation.

Tips & Warnings

• Take a clipboard for notes when meeting with the customer.
• Use the customer's existing decorations indoors.
• Charge separately for removing decorations.
• Hire people to help with exterior decorations, especially for high places.
• Less is more when decorating, use lots of lights but few moving decorations.
• Answer the phone professionally at all times.
• Arrive promptly for appointments and call if delayed.

Who Can Help:

• Find Tree & Shrub Services Here. Compare Up to 4 Quotes, Free Service & No Obligation.