Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Several Quick Tips On Starting Your Own Computer Repair Business

By Ian Smithers


If you have a passion for computers and you have some experience repairing them, it may be a good idea for you to consider making some money off of your hobby. If you do want to start up a computer repair business at home then there are several things that you need to do.

It is important that you keep everything above board and therefore you need to get yourself a business license. At the same time, find out about any necessary insurance coverage you may need.

Think of your branding. This will involve thinking up a company name and designing a business logo. These will be used in order to advertise and market your services and your business.

You need to research your competition very closely for several different reasons. First off, through your research you should be able to identify exactly where your unique selling point is. In addition, you will find out whether or not that is actually a need for the services that you are intending to provide. Finally, by conducting research on your competition you should be able to develop your own pricing plan.

Consider whether you really go out to repair people's computers in their own home, or whether you will bring them back to yours. If you do go to their house then you need to factor in gas and other travelling expenses. If you are working from your own home and then you need to set up a specific space to work from.

After laying down these foundations you then need to market your services. This can be done both off-line and online. Setting up a computer repair website is very important, but you should also focus on local marketing by distributing flyers, business cards, posters, and other materials.




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