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| Thread ID: 60485 | 2005-08-03 07:50:00 | Where to from here.... | Myth (110) | PC World Chat |
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| 377831 | 2005-08-03 07:50:00 | OK, having just completed CompTIA A+ with successful passes in both exams (first time round :)) and with a keen interest in computers (repair, playing with; what have you) I am wondering where to from here. I have managed to score some work experience from a local firm, and there is a possibility of an upcoming job (in a month or so at another company). But I am also considering starting up a small home-based business doing comp repair, virus removal etc (don't think I will do retail as I don't have the storage room). I also have plenty of practical experience (though not years and years), and have even managed to get and hang onto a couple of ongoing customers :). My partner has a background in business administration, together we have identified a market, and her figures from research say we should make it ok. I would like to know, how hard is it going to be to set up a new company? (i.e structure, suppliers etc) I know some of you own businesses... what were your first steps you had to do to get where you are? |
Myth (110) | ||
| 377832 | 2005-08-03 08:06:00 | .............You purchase a Computer Medic franchise....... :blush: :D :D | Metla (12) | ||
| 377833 | 2005-08-03 08:22:00 | Can I use my Get-A-ComputerMedic-Franchise-Free voucher? :p | Myth (110) | ||
| 377834 | 2005-08-03 08:22:00 | .............You purchase a Computer Medic franchise....... :blush: :D :D How much is that ;) |
techie (7177) | ||
| 377835 | 2005-08-03 08:40:00 | OK, having just completed CompTIA A+ with successful passes in both exams (first time round :)) Don't have much advice on setting up a new business, however congrats on passing your exams! :) | Jen (38) | ||
| 377836 | 2005-08-03 09:10:00 | I have managed to score some work experience from a local firm, and there is a possibility of an upcoming job (in a month or so at another company). But I am also considering starting up a small home-based business doing comp repair, virus removal etc (don't think I will do retail as I don't have the storage room). Depends on the suppliers - most of the good ones want commercial references, preferably from within the same industry. Don't compromise by using the crap ones. You can still do retail online and order in as required - better anyway as it can be a bit of a juggling act keeping the right balance of stock. But ...every masn and his dog.... Also with businesses, whatever the type. ADVERTISE. Majorly. Which can add up and be quite an initial expense. Expect to make stuff all for a while at first. Every man and his dog does computer repairs. And then theres all the "I have a friend, neighbour, relative" that "fixes" PCs that you will get. Or not get. Usually you get to fix their fixes. Business admin is all very well for the daily grind but doen't help much in the planning, researching. Where do you live? How many others in the Yellow Pages? How many others in the local papers? How amny retail shopds? That sort of thing. And make sure you have plenty of money to keep paying for the business while you make nothing. If you can do that for a decent amount of time, you will eventually get there but it can be difficult if you need income menawhile. Unless partner will support the household? You know you'd really make more money going into a different area of IT - systems analyst, developer etc. Even networking. Or security. But anyway...some thoughts on the subject anyway. My partner and me have had 3 businesses between us now. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 377837 | 2005-08-03 09:31:00 | How much is that ;) One large home made fruit cake & a loaf of home made bread would go a long way !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 1 PJ :D :D :D |
Poppa John (284) | ||
| 377838 | 2005-08-03 09:38:00 | One large home made fruit cake & a loaf of home made bread would go a long way !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 1 PJ :D :D :D Right... no time to waste. Must get out the flour and start baking!!! Should be in Wangavegas by noon tomorrow for payment ;) |
techie (7177) | ||
| 377839 | 2005-08-03 10:35:00 | Damn, And i was going to hold out for a 7800GTX..... | Metla (12) | ||
| 377840 | 2005-08-03 10:47:00 | As a consumer there appears to be a demand for competent PC repair businesses. Finding someone reliable, quick, and knowledgable is quite difficult. Its been discussed here before. Advertising is necessary but don't go overboard. The very best is word of mouth. If you can get happy customers to promote your business, you'll do well. IMHO networking is an area of technical weakness and might be worth concentrating on. Getting business customers would be a good tactic. Usually they just want the job done and accept with a sigh that its going to cost. At least I do. :D But at the same time businesses are demanding. Right now service if at all possible. |
Winston001 (3612) | ||
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