I hear it all the time…..”Should I start a computer repair business?”….Very good question and extremely hard to answer. Some of the questions you have to ask yourself are:
Do I like a steady paycheck?
Do I like vacation time yearly?
Do I like having sick days?
Do I like my weekends free?
Do I like not having a 401K plan?
Do I like the cost of insurance for my family?
Am I an outstanding tech?
Am I a good business person?
Now, those are just a few of the questions you have to ask yourself before you can really decide. One of the biggest complaints is “I am tired of working for the man”….Well sometimes the grass is not always greener on the other side….Maybe looking at employment elsewhere is a better choice than starting your own business. Maybe there are actually things you can do to improve yourself such as certifications, schooling, etc that would be beneficial to yourself and the company you are working for.
Don’t get me wrong owning your own business is great and I for one thoroughly enjoy it. But, don’t be blinded going in thinking things are going to be great from day one because typically they are not. If you have a family you better discuss this with them over and over and over again and who knows maybe they will come up with reasons to start your business or not to start the business.
Bottom line is there is no real easy answer to this question. You just have to put a lot of thought into it and then make the decision.
Dan
www.CmoNova.com
26 Responses to “Starting A Computer Repair Business?”
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August 1st, 2011 at 10:23 am
Ideally you’ll want to start a business before you start a family. It’s just easier and less risky that way. I also suggest starting the business part time while you still have a day job. That also reduces many of the risks and allows you to save enough money to avoid a lot of the issues you raised in this blog post. It’s definitely a big move and not for everyone.
August 1st, 2011 at 11:06 am
I started my own business up a couple of years ago and with some effort it is worth being your own boss! Lots of extra hours but worth in in the long run.
August 14th, 2011 at 5:19 pm
I have also started my own business and find it very rewarding. There are many advantages to working for yourself and its a definate step in the right direction when one chooses to do so.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:59 am
Thank so much for sharing, you are so helpful. “You just have to put a lot of thought into it and then make the decision.” Though i have not decided to start up my own business, but this may help someday.
August 20th, 2011 at 6:43 pm
Starting a tech support business was a natural “next step” for me and my family. It was tough at first as nobody wants to pay for your services if you are unknown and new. The reputation you get when you professionally communicate with your clients goes a long, long way! How you deal with them will sometimes outweigh what you did for them technically. I was fortunate to be in a household with another income, so the burden of no cash coming in wasn’t too bad. I suggest using social media and friends to network your client base. It will take a long time to get a steady cash flow, but one day you will look back and realize it was all worth it! http://www.kc-metrotech.com Serving Kansas City and surrounding metro area.
August 22nd, 2011 at 8:39 pm
You mentioned more negatives then positives. Not everyone should try owning their own business. But, if it’s something you really want to do, I suggest go for it. You will never know until you give it a shot.
September 10th, 2011 at 1:48 pm
One of very in demand business today is computer repair shop.Almost 80% are using computer even in establishment and offices are using computer.So that many of us want to have a computer technician business.
September 16th, 2011 at 3:33 am
Sometimes the best way is to start it as a hobby. That is what I have done. I repair PCs and Laptops in my spare time whilst holding down a full time job. Starting a full business can be very very rewarding, but I prefer to keep my laptop repair business as an extra income stream.
September 22nd, 2011 at 8:55 am
Just starting out with my IT business based in York, UK. I know I have the tech skills, but we’ll have to see about the business stuff! I guss we’ll find out in about 12 months time…
September 23rd, 2011 at 12:30 am
I have been working as systems administrator in a big company, it felt like the right decision to stay with the big company because of all that mentioned stuff – vacations, sick leaves, paycheck etc.. But in once nice day Wallstreet guys made things worse, much worse, we all know that, and all that stability vanished instantly. Anyway, the point is – you are taking risks anyway, you are a disposable item for the company and there is not much you can do about it. Unless youre in top management. If working for yourself you are taking bigger risks, but also you get bigger rewards, if you really push yourself. Remember, efforts get rewarded always, its the more the effort the more reward. Of course not always this can be measured in money, it could be something equally important, like unvaluable experience, great contacts, etc..
September 26th, 2011 at 1:09 pm
I agree with the post, its not always better when youre the boss, it has its perks, but it has its downsides as well. I have to say the extra stress has been worth it for me so far to be self employed in the computer repair field.
October 1st, 2011 at 6:38 pm
When starting a computer repair business it is important to keep in mind that it might be a long slow work to get enough business to support.
I run a computer repair business and I’ve talked with lots of computer repair business owners.
I’d guess that it takes 2 years on -average- to get to the point they need/want to be to minimally support themselves. Some people get there quicker and sadly some never get revenue up to supporting themselves. But on -average- I would say it is 2 years. You’ll have revenue along the way of course. But you need to be prepared because it can take a long time.
October 10th, 2011 at 10:27 pm
I started my own IT business this year and i have to say it is rewarding to own your own business. My computer Repair Company gives me a lot of flex ability with my work schedule.
October 11th, 2011 at 11:18 am
It’s alot of hard work. The biggest surprise is having to learn alot about marketing. I knew the basics going in and quickly had to learn more advance and unique ways to get customers. Soon word of mouth starts bringing in more customers.
October 14th, 2011 at 10:45 am
basic weakness is when we feel pressured by the growing needs for living, then he had to change it. should have when we know our revenue less we must be prepared to look for another additional part-time work. or maybe your own business. until the time we were ready to leave our jobs and focus on the business. good idea for your content.
October 14th, 2011 at 6:16 pm
Beginning a computer repair business can be a good route to take, especially in these times of exponential Internet growth. Just remember that this also bring high competition. Love the article.
October 24th, 2011 at 6:36 am
Its really great having your own business. I have started a computer repair services and now I need to market it and work hard. Just beginning to get some work and it looks like it will take some time to see the profit.
October 27th, 2011 at 7:15 pm
I am very small time currently but i have the attention of locals and they know me to be the one to go to with questions. I just started my shop not to long ago. But I do other things on the side so my main income is not my business yet.
November 7th, 2011 at 7:08 pm
It can be a rough start if you are rural like me. Just get the word out, it will come.
November 14th, 2011 at 7:39 am
The key is to be 100% committed, if you work hard and keep gaining those contacts you will succeed, thats not to say there is a bit of luck involved.
You also need your spouse to be behind you, as satarting any sort of new business requires a lot of hours and blood and sweat.
Rollercoaster comes to mind, but if you roll with the punches you will reap the benefits, maybe not in the first few years but you will reap the benefit.
I started in My back room at home, in January of this year and now have a small retail shop and 3 employees.
November 14th, 2011 at 7:41 am
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November 24th, 2011 at 8:30 am
“Starting A Computer Repair Business is good business.Thank so much for sharing, you are so helpful.I suggest go for it. You will never know until you give it a shot.
November 27th, 2011 at 4:21 pm
I started a computer repair business quite a while back maybe on you should of called it computer and laptop reapair. There’s not that many computers out there these days everyone is going to laptops and that is starting to die a little now as well What i would strongly recommend is you do a plan or a business model where your going to get income what will you do if you get 40 laptops in all at the same time. Look very strongly to where you are going to expand think about ipods mobiles so you have money coming in all the time.
December 6th, 2011 at 4:52 am
i also like this business to apply my skills in handling business and because i am an IT student i have a lot of ideas about the computer technology.
December 26th, 2011 at 12:46 pm
Owning your a computer repair business can be great, computer will be around for a long time. If you good at it there money to be mad.
Just remeber to paid all your business taxes.
January 20th, 2012 at 7:20 pm
I started my computer repair company 3 years ago. I finally quit my day job and am now the proud owner of a successful computer repair business. It goes to show, if you work hard and you know your stuff you can make it.