Pc repair is it worth it?????

Mow

How quickly can you learn, and do you have any startup capital? You can do some independent consulting, but you have to know how to look like you know what you're talking about. Figure out what you like/are good at and buy some lab equipment. Practice a lot. Then start going to elance or other freelance sites and start bidding on jobs and building your rep.

ThomasITguy

@=NetworkNewb
That was a idea I did have.... to start off developing Apps for people that want them.

@=Mow

I am a quick learner. Once you show me how to do something I can do it with no problems. I was thinking about going and setting up a profile on freelance... and maybe some of those freelance IT sites like onforce, work market, and field solutions too.
I do not have any start up captial, but I do plan to fund my business through my main job though.

fmitawaps

I do PC repair on the side, been doing it for over 10 years. I get lots of referrals and repeat customers.

It is nice extra money, but no way do I have enough business to make it my only job. I go to people's houses, which is interesting in and of itself, as you get to see how people live and how they set up their houses. It also helps in judging if they'd be ok with my normal price or should I be more flexible to get the job.

I have to thank Microsoft for their dual FAILS with Windows 8 and 10, as I have made a lot of CASH MONEY by rebuilding both 8 and 10 machines with 7 Pro. I've been the hero of many people for getting 8 and 10 off their computers!

So with PC Repair as a side job, plus a regular IT job it fulfills the mathematical equation of Money + Money = MORE MONEY!

Node Man

I've seen some success in setting up (and maintaining) VOIP systems for small businesses.

Queue

Thought about doing this. I have done a few side jobs for people when you see the posts on Facebook like "anyone know someone that does computers." I can almost guarantee you if you look on Craigslist right now there is probably 50 guys posting PC service ads per day and constantly bumping them. If you think remote support is a niche market, I'm sorry you're incorrect. Most small business solo guys will use unlicensed remote support like Team Viewer and stuff.


1. Know what you charge before you start, this is especially important with people you know. Don't work for free!

2. Know your competition. Check Craigslist, Facebook, etc. This is how you will likely advertise yourself.

3. Remote support is not unique.


Good luck! Unfortunately most people use Smart phones as primary web access, social media, etc. You would be better off this summer with a lawn mower, weed eater, and backpack blower doing yards

SteveLord

thenjduke wrote: »

I would say go for it but make sure it is side business. This is not the 90s anymore where you can charge arm and leg to fix someone PC. I miss those days has I would make a nice little nest back in the 90s. I don't even bother with fixing the PC components anymore so dam cheap just to rip and replace.

Or you know........GOOGLE it.