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How can I make a hobby computer repair business? Hi everyone, me and my friend are really good at computers and have repaired them many times before, of coarse for free though. Now we were seriously thinking if we could make some money out of it. Here are my questions, do we need a business license? A computer certificate for technicians? Do we need to register for anything? And can we actually post this in the newspaper, like an ad for repairing computers. Also what would happen if something were to go wrong? Do I need liability insurance? Thanks and any other advice would be great!
Anyone know how to repair computer sound card? My computer completley crashed last week, so i had to reinstall my complete computer driver. Since I have reinstalled everything my sound does not work at all. I have done the troubleshoot & contacted the device manager on my computer, however this has not fixed the problem. The computer manufactor wants to charge 40.00 for a link to repair the sound card. Anyone who knows how I can repair the sound card for free would be greatley appreciated.
What are the differences between computer repair and computer science courses in a vocational highschool? I'm entering a vocational high school but the application provides little information about the courses offered. Can someone tell me what the difference between computer repair and computer science are? I want to learn more about languages like c++, java, etc. So which one would provide more of that? And if you can, please elaborate on what would generally be provided in each of the courses. I'm planning on becoming a computer programmer and/or graphics programmer, hopefully for video games. So which do you think would be better for this path? Thanks. ^^
How can I gain more income from my computer repair business? I would like to hear from other computer repair technicians. I have just started my own small business, mobile computer repairs for small businesses and home users, in rural Ireland, I am getting a lot of virus removal, spy-ware removal, formatting of operating systems type of work, I also intend on offering basic website design service I am also doing data recovery on usb sticks cameras and computers. I would like advice on increasing my income in areas which have proved to increase income for other such small businesses. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
What is needed to apply for Computer Repair business license? I fix computers part time. However, I recently read that if I advertise without a license, I can get into trouble. So my question is: 1. What are the prerequisites to apply for a business license for a computer repair license? 2. Do I have to pay taxes? What form do I use? I live in Houston, tx . Thanks you guys.
How do the computer repair guys fix virus infected computers? 1. lets say that the virus CANNOT be removed. so PLEASE DO NOT tell me good programs to get rid of it. 2. lets say i have like a dell computer. 3. i give them my computer, no disks or anything. how do they go about repairing windows and or reloading my programs and files? i dont want to have to buy an XP disk for every repair! thats very spendy for the customer! so how dot hey do it?
What is the best way to drive a computer repair business? Mainly locally, A small computer repair business, with many other services, wireless installations, hardware repair, system repair, spyware/virus removal, and so on. I'm trying to boost up the business, and one recommendation was to make an ad and just start putting it in people mail box's. or apartment buildings. the good thing about the business is that the services are very cheap, so its hard to pass it on! any recommendations on how to get more business?
What Are Good Computer Repair Business Names? I am trying to come up with good names for a computer repair business. It would have a physical store front where customers bring in computers for repair, come in to shop/buy accessories or used computers, and we would also go to their homes to do repairs. Would love to get a ton of ideas!
What should I be charging for non regional computer repair work? I work for a computer repair organization that offers me out of regional deals with extra compensation for my time. These spots are upwards of 90 minutes away from where I live and eat a considerable amount of gas and time. I have to work out a contract with them per region. How much should I be asking for? My flat rate is $30 per local job (which are usually very easy) but for long trip that involve travel and gas, what should I be charging when working out a contract? Well it is $30 dollars flat per local area. if I am out of the local 5 mile area, I get a travel fee bonus. I'm doing a about a 2-2.5 hour job today for $50 bucks for example, to cover my gas and a little extra on the side. I feel this is a little bit low personally. People really get upwards of $60 per job for this? I live out in the middle of no where Central PA. Around Penn State/ Centre County region if it helps anyone. But I'd like to hear a little more edit2: I'm actually subcontracted out from a bigger company. There 'flat rates' of $30 a job is what they have me at. I am going to have to start playing hard ball with them because if what your saying is correct, I'm getting screwed around here.
What to study to become a computer repair technician? I found out I wanted to become a computer repair technician. I plan on going to a tech school, but I'm not sure whats right for me. I mean Phoenix? ITT Tech? Kaplan? Devry? I'm very lost. I mean what do I study once I do find a college? Computer Science? Information Technology? Please anything will help.
What do you think A good small add for a computer repair business? So far this is what I got so far for comps and a repair add. It has to be 20 words or less for the classified paper. Pay By Job Computer Repair if your computer is just slowing down or doesn’t work at all call for price quote (Phone Number) Dell Optiplex Computer Works perfect Windows XP is already installed all accessories included only $175 Call for all information (Phone Number)
How long is reasonable for me to expect a warranty computer repair should take? I took my computer into Circuit City for a warranty repair. I knew it was a bad power supply and within a couple days, they confirmed a bad power supply, yet they've now had the machine in their shop for 4 weeks. How can I demand that they speed up the process? Or should I go get it and spend $30 on my own power supply and swap it myself?
What would you like to see next to or inside a computer repair shop? My friend has a computer repair shop with store front window. The store is spacious and he's suggested that I use some space in there for another business that can complement his. He says he needs something that can help attracting more customers to the store but doesn't have the fund to add another business to his. And that's where my question comes from. Any suggestion will be appreciated. Thanks.
What is the best way to conduct market research for a computer repair business? Me and a friend are considering starting our own computer repair business, however we'd like to carry out some market research before deciding to invest any money. The only strategy we have thought of so far is to stand in a crowded shopping mall and ask people to complete a survey but we doubt this will be effective. I would appreciate any suggestions on other types of market research or confirmation that surveying is a good method and also how many people we should survey to make our data credible.
What do i need to do to open a Computer Repair Store? i live in Texas in a small town. i am 20 and i know some thing on computers i know how to repair some things on them. i know how to get viruses out and Spyware. i have people telling me i should open my own computer business. what do i need to do? and what is the law about opening a computer store? and what would happen if i have a customer that wants their computer fixed and i cant fix it? should i tell them to get their computer fixed somewhere else?
What do you expect to pay per hour for computer repair? I am going to be starting a computer repair business. I would like some input. I have been fixing computers for over 10 years now. I am a certified computer technician and have worked for Hewlett Packard reseller for over 3 years. I am factory trained to repair majority of printing and computer equipment out today. I would like to know what people are willing, or are comfortable in paying a good technician per hour. I will be providing repair, maintenance, and training on software (To some older people in the area). Is $65 to $75 per hour OK with majority of people? Take into consideration I will come out to the house, you do not need to drag any equipment out to any store.
I want to buy a motorcycle to use as my primary transportation for my computer repair business? I have a computer repair business in New York City and I am looking for a motorcycle that I will use to go to appointments, and transport computers. I already have a special case that mounts to any standard rear luggage rack, but I need a motorcycle! I am looking for a motorcycle that says "professional/utilitarian/fun" It should be a relatively reliable bike--also nothing too sporty, nothing too much like a cruiser. Any ideas?
What is the cost to profit ratio in computer repair? E.G. If you repair a computer for $100 what is the cost to repair it including labor, advertising, and gas? Any idea? Thanks for the response. Im considering opening up a 6 store city-wide computer repair business.
Would anyone give me some tips on starting a computer repair business? I'm starting a computer repair business with two others. I've been to the IRS's websites on small business and taxes, but I feel like I'm missing tips/tricks from someone who's actually done it. What advice do you have to offer? Any advice on the matter is welcomed and appreciated.
Where can I find an online computer repair service? I have PC issues, and my budget is extremely short now. So I can't bring my PC to a PC shop. Do you guys know an alternative like an online computer repair service? Something not too expensive.Where can I find an online computer service repair?
How do computer repair shops clean a computer from virus? Hello, It may be a silly question, I just was wondering how do they get rid of a virus in the computers they clean, I know I use an antivirus program and scan my Pc, and if it finds something, the program will tell me what I wan to do with it, of course I choose delete. Is this the same process a computer repair shop uses?
What are some ketchy lawn care/computer repair business names? I do a lot of work here and there for stuff. Im looking for a word or two or whatever that can represent all my services. Right now I do computer repair and lawn/yard maintenance. for a computer repair business i thought of: CyberTec I want a word that can represent any business.
Computer technicians: how long does your average repair take? I'm thinking about starting a small computer repair business, servicing small business and residential customers. I understand that this is a difficult question to answer, as some repairs take a few days and others take a few minutes. However, if you were to look at all the repairs in a given month and average the mean time to fix, what are we talking?
Where can I learn to repair computer from the inside? I would like to repair computers for my career. But before I start school, I would like to know a little bit of the motherboard, so is there any site that teaches how to repair a computer that cannot start at all by fixing around with the circuit? My computer is at stake a little bit, so I would like to learn quickly before something happens to this. :)
How can I gain more income from my computer repair business? I would like to hear from other computer repair technicians. I have just started my own small business, mobile computer repairs for small businesses and home users, in rural Ireland, I am getting a lot of virus removal, spy-ware removal, formatting of operating systems type of work, I also intend on offering basic website design service. I would like advice on increasing my income in areas which have proved to increase income for other such small businesses. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
How to increase sales of Computer Repair Store? Hi, I am helping my boss to think of ways to increase sales on his Computer Repair Store. We have 1 Receptionist and Three Technicians and one for Quality Check. But Sales are slow.. I don't what seems to be the problem Any ideas on how to increase sales?
What is the average income of a computer repair business owner? I am 15 years old and I plan to open my own computer shop sometime inn the near future and i wanted to know how much is the average income of a computer repair business owner. I live in Tampa Bay, Fl. Also what do you think the economy will be like in 4 years.
What service can a Computer Repair and Web Design Company do to make more money? My father owns a Computer Repair and Web Design Company. He will one day pass it on to me, I need a Business degree first. I want to get the company making more money so I can move it into an office building and hire on staff, then continue expansion. Right now, it is a work out of the home business me, my brother, and my dad run it. Anyone have any suggestions on what else should be added to make more money for the company?
I would like to become a computer repair technician? I am looking for either an online degree or local certification program in the minneapolis area. I would like to basically be a computer mechanic. Be able to fix computers both hardware and software. Like a computer Technician. I cant find any good information on computer repair. Any advise helps. Thank you. You dont understand. I just need help finding a school. It isnt a career option for me. I would like to learn for the personal knowledge of how to fix a computer.
How can I gain more income from my computer repair business? I would like to hear from other computer repair technicians. I have just started my own small business, mobile computer repairs for small businesses and home users, in rural Ireland, I am getting a lot of virus removal, spy-ware removal, formatting of operating systems type of work, I also intend on offering basic website design service. I would like advice on increasing my income in areas which have proved to increase income for other such small businesses. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
How Do I Start A Computer Repair Business? I am creating my own computer repair business, and I am 13, so how do I proceed? Also I know a guy who has his own small computer/electronics store.Plus my town only has only 2 computer stores, so I guess that could help me, but if you know how and what to do, pleas tell me! Oh, and I already have the name.
I would like to run an ad for computer repair to make extra money. Is it legal without a liscense? I'm fifteen years old and I work in a kitchen at a club, obviously since school is back in session my hours have been cut, I really need the money, and I'm very good with computers (both hardware and software). I would like to run an ad for computer repair to make some extra cash. My grandmother is concerned of the legality of this without a business license. If it is important I am a resident of Alabama.
What do I need to get started as a computer repair man? I build my own computers, I know how to take care and maintain them and I also am very good with networking. Do you think this is all I would need to make my own computer repair business? The one guy in my area rips people off for doing things that I could do in 10 min, so I was thinking of making a business to compete against this guys. Any thoughts?
start computer building and repair business? i plan on starting a custom computer building business/fix and repair computers when i get out of high school....i have built many computers but dont have very much experience troubleshooting them....do i need any certificates or education for this since i already know what im doing? and to get a job at a company like this what degrees or certificates will help me? thanks a ton
How do computer repair shops do it? How do computer repair shops clean virous of computer. I got a trojan installed by Spy Shredders, Ran a 4 1/2 hour program to get rid of it, only to find they wonted me to by a license to remove it. Oh this free how to get ride of Spy Shredder was by none other. Buy it, or a License to remove it. I wont to remove it and then sue them, What do I do?
Starting personal computer repair business a good idea? I'm looking to get into personal computer repair along side my new job, which is a computer support specialist at a private school. I have 3 years of pc repair experience prior to this job. I was wondering if anyone had any tips to help me get started and if they even think it's a good idea?
Best way to Adverstise my Computer Repair Bussiness? I am going to school for Information Technology, and am opening a compuyer repair shop out of my home. The name is S & S Computer Repair. 956-650-5505. Serviceing the entire Rio Grande Valley. What would be the best way to advertise this and get some results? Any suggestions, or slogans, or logos would be appreciated.
Can a Computer Repair Expert fix a jammed XBOX360 disc tray? My disc tray is jammed, the rest of the xbox runs very well, but the disc tray will not open at all. It seems to be a problem with the gears not set right. I've heard that you can fix it yourself, but I don't want to attempt it. It's very possible that all you have to do is clean out the entire xbox with compressed air, but I want to try the computer repair guy first. Can it be done?
What computer repair kit do you recommend i want something good? I have a few tools that I use, but have recently been seeing these kits for computer repair. I work on things as small as an ipod, so I was hoping for a kit that would have all tools necessary from large PC case, to laptop, to ipod. Anyone know of any good kits? The kits that I have seen at radio shack and best buy don't look that great by the way. Was hoping for something of better quality I can get online.
How do the computer repair guys fix virus infected computers? 1. lets say i have like a dell computer. 2. i give them my computer, no disks or anything. how do they go about repairing windows and or reloading my programs and files? i dont want to have to buy an XP disk for every repair! thats very spendy for the customer! so how do they do it?
How to start a computer repair business? I am an 18 yr old high school senior living in Michigan. I cant find a job so my grandma suggested that I start a computer repair business because I am really good at fixing computers. What are the steps I would have to take to begin a small computer repair business? Thanks for any info anybody can provide me
What are some good resources, suggestions, and guidelines for starting a small computer repair business? I've been toying with the idea of starting a small computer repair business but I have no idea where to begin, and most of the successful shops around here don't like you poking around asking questions about how they run their shop to keep it up and running. If it helps, I am currently living in Mississippi if anyone happens to know their specific laws. Also, I have years of experience but nothing on paper such as an A+ or Network+ certification, is this honestly going to cause problems with a venture like this? I'm asking for serious answers, thank you.
How much should I charge for Computer Repair? I know it varies but I'm doing average to slightly above average repair work to neighbor's computers and people ask me how much they owe me. I don't know what to say?? I do things like wiping hard drives and reinstalling factory computer images, installing Itunes(or repairing it) recovering lost or deleted files, speeding up computer processing times, installing new Ram sticks, installing other various software or videogames. What should I charge people? I don't want to over charge but I would like some dough :)
What tax forms do I need to file for a computer repair business. ? I own and operate a local computer repair company. I need to know what tax forms I need to file and in what order. I have read everything just about on the IRS website and still have no clue on what to do. I know something about a Schedule C form, but where do I send it, how do I figure up my taxes, estimated taxes, excise taxes, or what do I need to do?
so how do i go about advertising a new computer repair buisness? i just ordered some new buisness cards and i plan on starting a new on site computer repair buisness. the problem is that you could be the best but if no one knows about you...you'll never get any buisness. so i was wondering how do i go about getting some good advertising without breaking the bank. Any good ideas would be awesome. i'll read anything.
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