yes and no. most small businesses now are strapped for cash flow so they are doing the little jobs their selves or if they have employees they are using them in to do this as make work jobs. the other small frachised businesses are contracted out. This would depend on where you are planning to open your business. Is it where there is high employment? If so the customer traffic flow might warrent this. If not then it would require more in transportation than the job would pay. But There is something you could add to this. Most seniors need help with windows walls and floors. Add that to the mix and also if you go into homes, present a factual background check and insurance.
But there is one more absolute that you must remember if you expect a business to grow. Keep careful records and if you cheat the tax man you will end up cheating yourself of the records that prove your ability.