{"id":2111,"date":"2014-09-21T07:07:53","date_gmt":"2014-09-21T06:07:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.invoiceberry.com\/?p=2111"},"modified":"2014-11-18T16:18:09","modified_gmt":"2014-11-18T16:18:09","slug":"pros-cons-running-chimney-sweeeping-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/pros-cons-running-chimney-sweeeping-business\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pro&#8217;s and Con&#8217;s of Running a Chimney Sweeeping Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/start_your_chimney_sweep_business.png?ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2210\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/start_your_chimney_sweep_business.png?resize=300%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"start your chimney sweep business\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>The chimney sweep business can be profitable but it comes at a certain cost. Most chimney sweeps are self-employed and responsible for the entire\u00a0management and administration of their business. Most chimney sweeps are self-taught but the certificate can be earned at an apprenticeship program for Chimney Engineering. As most professions, the chimney sweep profession also has its advantages and disadvantages.<\/p>\n<h3>Benefits<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Self-employment.<\/strong> If you like being your own boss, the job is perfect for you. You can control your work orders and hours. You are responsible for the business management. Being self-employed is great for people who love freedom.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free summer season.<\/strong> Chimney sweeps usually hardly\u00a0get any work orders during the summer months, so the summer is completely free for you to enjoy the beautiful weather (or work on other projects).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meeting new people.<\/strong> During the season, every day you&#8217;ll meet a bunch of new people that might become your friends. Who knows, if you love communication then it&#8217;s a definite advantage for you as people let you into their most private space (their house).<\/li>\n<li><strong>No long experience needed.<\/strong> In most cases no one even is going to ask a chimney sweep if s\/he has a degree or what level of experience you have.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Downsides<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hazardous and dirty job.<\/strong> There are quite a few risks associated with the job: lung problems (working with chemicals), slipping or falling from the roof. Also, it&#8217;s a physical work that can be quite tiresome.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A chimney sweep is responsible for all paperwork.<\/strong> As a business owner you&#8217;ll need to send invoices, quotes, track and manage expenses to make sure the business brings in profits. The good new is that you don&#8217;t have to do this manually thanks to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/invoice-software-for-chimney-sweeps\">Invoiceberry<\/a>, the best online invoicing software for chimney sweeps. You don&#8217;t need to download or update the Invoiceberry software, just <a href=\"http:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/signup\/free\">sign up<\/a>, enter your details and Invoiceberry will take care of everything else.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High competition and low demand.<\/strong> People started building modern houses with advanced fireplace systems that do not require as much care. Obviously, it&#8217;s bad news\u00a0for chimney sweeps but they need to adjust to the changing needs of their customers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Expensive equipment.<\/strong> Simple chimney sweeping rods and brushes, and ladders are not expensive but if you want to offer more advanced services you&#8217;ll need to invest some extra cash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the downsides of the business didn&#8217;t discourage you I think you&#8217;re ready to start your own chimney sweep business. Remember that hard work always pays off!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The chimney sweep business can be profitable but it comes at a certain cost. Most chimney sweeps are self-employed and responsible for the entire\u00a0management and administration of their business. Most chimney sweeps are self-taught but the certificate can be earned at an apprenticeship program for Chimney Engineering. 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