During my career in floor covering, I've spent about 80% of my time selling to residential remodel buyers. I guess you could say it's what I do best and what I enjoy the most. Even though the average job might only be between $2,000 to $5,000, I still enjoy working with homeowners the most.
At some point in your experience as a retailer, it becomes obvious that small commercial jobs are relatively lucrative. YOU have the inside track on these jobs -- if you have your eyes and ears open.