Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Blog Posting
If you would like to see a small article on Mark Blevis check it out here. Thanks for the article Mark!
The Story...
Hello All,
You might be thinking - how this all started. Well, I was let go last Friday, and needed to get back in the game right away, rather than mope around the house. So, the idea came from a few years ago when I spent the better part of one summer working for one older lady. Painting, cleaning, scrubbing, gardening, etc., etc., etc. With a serious lack of young people to help around, and a growing number of Baby Boomers looking for a hand with small jobs, I thought the business idea would have a chance. I might not get just one person to hire me all summer, but if many people had small jobs for me, I should stay busy all summer.
So, with my hippy coloured sandwich board, Canada themed hard hat, and thousands of flyers I set off to promote both my little businesses: "The Boy Next Door Ottawa", and my photo business "The Darkroom Cafe". At the Great Glebe Garage Sale I walked from 8:15 AM till 3:30 PM handing out flyers, and looking for work.
Sunday, no calls... Monday 3 calls. So, it looks like I have work for the rest of the week!
This has been a great learning experience, and meeting interesting people along the way has been wonderful.
You can reach me at:613-720-5014
You might be thinking - how this all started. Well, I was let go last Friday, and needed to get back in the game right away, rather than mope around the house. So, the idea came from a few years ago when I spent the better part of one summer working for one older lady. Painting, cleaning, scrubbing, gardening, etc., etc., etc. With a serious lack of young people to help around, and a growing number of Baby Boomers looking for a hand with small jobs, I thought the business idea would have a chance. I might not get just one person to hire me all summer, but if many people had small jobs for me, I should stay busy all summer.
So, with my hippy coloured sandwich board, Canada themed hard hat, and thousands of flyers I set off to promote both my little businesses: "The Boy Next Door Ottawa", and my photo business "The Darkroom Cafe". At the Great Glebe Garage Sale I walked from 8:15 AM till 3:30 PM handing out flyers, and looking for work.
Sunday, no calls... Monday 3 calls. So, it looks like I have work for the rest of the week!
This has been a great learning experience, and meeting interesting people along the way has been wonderful.
You can reach me at:613-720-5014
Friday, May 22, 2009
Welcome to The Boy Next Door Ottawa!
Having difficulty finding someone to help you out with the odd jobs that the boy next door used to do? Fear not, he has arrived!
We can help with some of the following and more:
Hardworking, responsible, reliable, and punctual, you'll be glad to have the help!
Call Marc - 613-720-5014 or email: marcphillion@yahoo.ca
We can help with some of the following and more:
- Cutting your grass and whipper snipping
- Spreading gardening soil
- Painting your deck or house
- Roofing and building labour
- Doggy doo pick-up
- Raking and yardwork
- Window washing
- Gutters
- General cleaning
- We'll even do your groceries!
Hardworking, responsible, reliable, and punctual, you'll be glad to have the help!
Call Marc - 613-720-5014 or email: marcphillion@yahoo.ca
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