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**Own & Operate Your Own Chimney Sweep Business — Training & Support from A Step in Time** Have you ever thought about owning your own chimney sweep business? The chimney industry can offer an incredible opportunity for someone who wants to work for themselves, build a local customer base, and develop a business they actually own. **This is not a franchise.** You own and operate your own independent chimney sweep business. A Step in Time has trained **more than 400 chimney sweeps**, and we're looking to help motivated people learn the trade and build their own businesses. ### What Do You Need to Get Started? One of the primary requirements is that you have the ability to purchase and operate your own service van. As an independent business owner, you'll also establish the appropriate business insurance, including: • General liability insurance • Workers' compensation insurance, as applicable • Commercial automobile insurance Then comes the most important part: **training.** You'll train with experienced professionals at **A Step in Time** until you feel comfortable cleaning and inspecting chimneys on your own. The goal isn't simply to teach you how to sweep a chimney. We want you to understand inspections, customer service, safety, documentation, and how to operate professionally in a customer's home. ### You Own the Business This opportunity is different from buying a franchise. **There are no franchise claims here—you are building your own independent company.** If you want to generate all of your own customers and leads, that's fine. If you'd like help getting started, **A Step in Time can market, advertise, and partner with you while you develop the experience and confidence to perform jobs independently.** ### Powerful Marketing Resources A Step in Time has developed valuable chimney-industry marketing assets, including: **ChimneySweep.com** **ChimneySweeps.com** We also have access to memorable vanity chimney telephone numbers, including: **833-CHIMNEY** Where available and as part of an agreed partnership arrangement, calls generated through these marketing resources can be routed to participating chimney professionals. ### Why the Chimney Industry? Chimneys need to be cleaned, inspected, maintained, and repaired—and qualified professionals who understand chimney systems provide an important service to homeowners. We've already trained **over 400 chimney sweeps**, and we've seen firsthand what this profession can offer someone willing to learn the trade and build a business. You provide the commitment. You own the van. You own the business. **We help teach you the trade.** Interested in learning how you could start your own chimney sweep business? Visit **ChimneySweep.com** or call **833-CHIMNEY** to learn more. **A Step in Time — Helping Train the Next Generation of Chimney Professionals.** #ChimneySweep #ChimneyBusiness #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneur #OwnYourBusiness #ChimneyCleaning #ChimneyInspection #HomeServices #Trades #SkilledTrades #BusinessOpportunity #AStepInTime