Welcome to HandyBook
HandyBook is the all-in-one business platform for handymen, contractors, and home-service pros. It replaces the patchwork of paper invoices, spreadsheet job logs, separate scheduling tools, and shoebox receipts that most one-person and small-crew operators end up using. Everything that touches money, customers, or time lives in one place — from the first lead through the final payment and review request.
What HandyBook does for you
- Tracks every job from lead to paid, so nothing slips through the cracks
- Sends pro-looking quotes and invoices that your customers can sign and pay online
- Collects payment by card, ACH, or in person via Stripe — money lands in your bank account directly
- Logs expenses, mileage, and time so you actually know what each job earned you
- Reminds your customers automatically when invoices go unpaid, when reviews are needed, or when it's time for the next service
- Reports on the things that matter — revenue, profit per job, tax owed, cash flow forecast — without you touching a spreadsheet
Why this matters
Most contractors lose 5–15 hours a week to admin: chasing payments, retyping the same quote, looking for that customer's address. HandyBook is built to give those hours back. Every workflow is designed so the next step is one tap away — see a quote that hasn't been opened in five days? Tap once to send a reminder. Finished a job? Tap once to convert it to an invoice with all the line items already filled in.
How to get started
The fastest path is the First 5 Minutes Guide in this same category. It walks you through:
- Setting up your business profile (name, logo, address, tax info)
- Connecting Stripe so you can take payments
- Creating your first customer and job
- Sending your first quote or invoice
After that, explore at your own pace. The help drawer (this manual) is searchable from any screen — just click the ? icon in the top bar.
FAQ
Is HandyBook just for handymen? No. It's built for any small home-service business: handymen, electricians, plumbers, HVAC techs, painters, landscapers, cleaners, mobile mechanics, and more. If you visit jobs, send quotes, and bill customers, HandyBook fits.
Do I need to be tech-savvy? No. If you can use email and a smartphone, you can use HandyBook. We avoid jargon, and the most-used actions are always one tap away.
How long does setup take? Most users are sending their first quote within 10 minutes. Connecting Stripe and importing customers may take another 10–15 minutes if you have data to migrate.
Can I use it on my phone? Yes. HandyBook is a web app that works in any browser, optimized for both desktop and mobile. There's also a dedicated mobile app for iOS.
Is my data secure? Yes. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest, payments run on Stripe's PCI-compliant infrastructure, and we never sell your data.