37 and Changing Careers...Sort of...

I have been in the restaurant business for many years. I even owned a couple. I set up a WiFi in one of my restaurants and have always tinkered with others' computers.

Where I currently work, it was found out that I "know a lot" about computers, now everyone wants me to "fix" their computers. I even take care of the restaurant's computer issues (KVS, PC-POS, ISP [In Store Processor], Connectivity, etc). I finally have decided to go for my A+ Certification. I am not looking to break the bank, I just want to help my fellow townsmen check his/her email, get on the 'net, set of their home networks, and other "simple" stuff.

If I take the A+ and possibly the Net+, would this be a great opportunity to start a "fix-it" shop? [Just a side note, one brother of mine is MSCE and the other is fix/break technician.]

Thank you in advance for the replies. (This is my first post.)

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Philippatos

You could become a CompTIA authorized service center. Not saying you'll get rich quick, but it's another sign to hang in the window anyway.
http://asc.comptia.org/

kf4tew

Thanks for the reply... I currently live in Central Pa. Maybe after I gain some experience from the local fit-it shop where I currently have taken on a non-paying position, I would be able to leave my current low paying job and get an IT job in Philly... Again thanks for the reply...

NinjaBoy

Good luck, just one note if you do want to become a ASC, 50% of your IT staff need to have at least 1 Comptia cert (you didn't mention if your brothers had any).

Let us know how you get on.

-Ken

kf4tew

It would just be a one man operation... so I guess 100% of my techs would be certified.

Thanks for the reply.

NinjaBoy

Since it'll only be you, once you get your A+ & Network+, if you also do Comptia's Customer Service course you can then apply for the ASC Gold Member ( http://asc.comptia.org/joinnow.aspx ) that would be your business.

For personal certification you could apply for CompTIA's IT Professional (IT Pro) Membership ( http://itpro.comptia.org/ ).

Also once you get your A+ & Network+ you can take advantage of ETA-i rollover to CST or CNST certification, with a free one years membership to the ETA-I, see here: http://www.studyexam4less.com/cnstrollover.asp.

Another extra cert for you and your new business. Hope this helps.

-Ken