Me and my cousin are thinking about starting our own computer repair shop. Here's the setup:
If system is fairly up-to-date (Windows XP, hardware varies)
$45/hour for software repairs/upgrades + parts price (probably will include free spyware/virus protection)
$55/hour for hardware repairs/upgrades + parts price
If system isn't fairly up-to-date (windows 2000, NT, ME and below)
55/hour for software repairs/upgrades + part $$ (probably includes free spyware/virus protection)
Hardware repairs/upgrade prices will vary, depending on part prices and how old the original parts were.
Lets say that you wanted us to fix a problem that would require a re-install of your operating system (windows or whatever). That would come out to around 3 hours....$135 + $85 for new software IF YOU DONT HAVE SOFTWARE YOURSELF.
Do ya'll think that's too pricey? Gimme some feedback. I wanna get some decent opinions before we venture off into the PC-repair market.
Thats all fine and dandy and whatnot, but my whole thing is what are your " qualifications " to be fixing my computer. If Im a customer and I see a sign that says " Damien's computer repair " Ima drive right past and go to people who have a reputation for fixing computers and doing a good job at it. Basically, if you gonna be charging me the same price as Best Buy....my thing is, why not go to professionals who are actually trained in their work? Not trying to sound harsh or nothin...but thats just the 1st thing that comes to mind....what computer skills do YOU and YOUR COUSIN have that I should trust to pay you a $100+ to fix my computer??
Eh Kool lemme borrow some of your computer knowledge real fast .
How can I get all this spyware and adware off my computer so it doesn't crash my junk, and so I don't mess anything up when removing them? Does the spybot work the best, or what else can i use.... for free lol.
Go to Snapfiles.com and download adaware. I usually use the combo of spybot and adaware. Find this program called 'spywareblaster' too. It's a "silent" program. After you download it, you wont know it's there....but you wont notice any new spyware either. Oh, and get yourself a firewall. Firewalls is a gun-like protection that keeps different forms of malware (malicious programs) from installing themselves (dialers, home page changers, etc).
BTW....What antivirus are you running?
Thats all fine and dandy and whatnot, but my whole thing is what are your " qualifications " to be fixing my computer. If Im a customer and I see a sign that says " Damien's computer repair " Ima drive right past and go to people who have a reputation for fixing computers and doing a good job at it. Basically, if you gonna be charging me the same price as Best Buy....my thing is, why not go to professionals who are actually trained in their work? Not trying to sound harsh or nothin...but thats just the 1st thing that comes to mind....what computer skills do YOU and YOUR COUSIN have that I should trust to pay you a $100+ to fix my computer??
See, he told me that we should charge 'wholesale' prices (cheap) until we get up enough clientele...then slowly raise the prices.
I actually see where he's coming from. Anybody seen 'Paid In Full'? Dude was clockin' $$ because his dope was cheaper and easier to get than ANYBODY elses.
Thats all fine and dandy and whatnot, but my whole thing is what are your " qualifications " to be fixing my computer. If Im a customer and I see a sign that says " Damien's computer repair " Ima drive right past and go to people who have a reputation for fixing computers and doing a good job at it. Basically, if you gonna be charging me the same price as Best Buy....my thing is, why not go to professionals who are actually trained in their work? Not trying to sound harsh or nothin...but thats just the 1st thing that comes to mind....what computer skills do YOU and YOUR COUSIN have that I should trust to pay you a $100+ to fix my computer??
I agree Lady_J. If the prices are set to be competitive, you'll need to be pretty great at repairing computers. The more advanced you are, the more money you can charge. That also applies the quality of your service.
Eh Kool lemme borrow some of your computer knowledge real fast .
How can I get all this spyware and adware off my computer so it doesn't crash my junk, and so I don't mess anything up when removing them? Does the spybot work the best, or what else can i use.... for free lol.
Go to Snapfiles.com and download adaware. I usually use the combo of spybot and adaware. Find this program called 'spywareblaster' too. It's a "silent" program. After you download it, you wont know it's there....but you wont notice any new spyware either. Oh, and get yourself a firewall. Firewalls is a gun-like protection that keeps different forms of malware (malicious programs) from installing themselves (dialers, home page changers, etc).
BTW....What antivirus are you running?
YEAH MAN FA' REAL I THINK YOU NEED TO GO AFTER IT 110% BECAUSE I FEEL WHY WASTE ALOT OF TIME MAKING SOME ELSE RICH WHEN YOU CAN PUT THAT SAME ENERGY INTO SOMTHING OF YOUR OWN I DO BELIEVE YOU HAVE TO START SOME WHERE SO WORK YOUR CURRENT JOB FOR A WHILE TO GAIN SOME START CASH THEN JUST GO FOR IT. DON'T STOP. JUST LAST YEAR I GOT FED UP WORKING FOR NOTHING SO I SAVED AS MUCH AS I COULD TO START MY OWN THING, NOW I PROMOTE PARTIES IN THE CHICAGO AREA FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS. I'M NOT RICH BUT I'M MAKING ENOUGH THEN WHAT MY JOB WAS PAYING ME PLUS I LOVE IT. IT'S ENOUGH TO HELP ME PROGRESS TO THE NEXT STAGE. SO DO IT MAN AND DON'T GIVE UP MAKE THE MOST YOUR KNOWLEDGE BECASUE I KNOW I CAN'T FIX A COMPUTER FOR NOTHING.
Me and my cousin are thinking about starting our own computer repair shop. Here's the setup:
If system is fairly up-to-date (Windows XP, hardware varies)
$45/hour for software repairs/upgrades + parts price (probably will include free spyware/virus protection)
$55/hour for hardware repairs/upgrades + parts price
If system isn't fairly up-to-date (windows 2000, NT, ME and below)
55/hour for software repairs/upgrades + part $$ (probably includes free spyware/virus protection)
Hardware repairs/upgrade prices will vary, depending on part prices and how old the original parts were.
Lets say that you wanted us to fix a problem that would require a re-install of your operating system (windows or whatever). That would come out to around 3 hours....$135 + $85 for new software IF YOU DONT HAVE SOFTWARE YOURSELF.
Do ya'll think that's too pricey? Gimme some feedback. I wanna get some decent opinions before we venture off into the PC-repair market.
Words of Wisdom
Price HIGH!!
I learned in my business class that new businesses fail when they try to have cheap prices. High prices mean higher quality eventhough thats not always the case. If Best Buy charges $45 a hour you should charge between $40 and $50 a hour...
YOUR RIGHT. BECAUSE IF YOU HAD ANY TYPE OF BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE YOU WOULD KNOW IT'S DOESN'T MATTER HOW MUCH YOU PAID FOR IT. IT'S THE VALUE AND QUALITY THAT COUNTS. SO F#UCK THE PRICE MAN AND MAKE SURE YOU DO A 10X BETTER JOB YHAN WHAT ANY RETAIL CAN AND YOUR QUALITY AND VALUE WILL SPEAK FOR ITSELF. DON'T GET UP IN THE PRICING GAME BECAUSE YOU WILL LOSE EVERYTIME. THESE BIG COMPANIES CAN AFFORD TO TAKE A BIGGER RISK THAN AT PRICING SETTING. SO SET A PRICE THAT WILL KEEP YOUR BUSINESS AFLOAT AND PUT YOUR CONSUMERS AND IN A POSITION WHERE THEY DON'T CARE HOW MUCH THEY PAID FOR IT THEY WILL PAY WHATEVER PRICE JUST BECAUSE THEY LIKE YOU AND YOUR SERVICE BETTER.
Thats all fine and dandy and whatnot, but my whole thing is what are your " qualifications " to be fixing my computer. If Im a customer and I see a sign that says " Damien's computer repair " Ima drive right past and go to people who have a reputation for fixing computers and doing a good job at it. Basically, if you gonna be charging me the same price as Best Buy....my thing is, why not go to professionals who are actually trained in their work? Not trying to sound harsh or nothin...but thats just the 1st thing that comes to mind....what computer skills do YOU and YOUR COUSIN have that I should trust to pay you a $100+ to fix my computer??
HOW DO YOU KNOW THE TECHS AT BEST BUY ARE PROFESSIONALS WHAT BECAUSE THEY WEAR A UNIFORM. ONE OF THE REASONS THESE COMPANIES CAN SET PRICES SO LOW BECAUSE THEY DON'T HAVE THESE "SO CALLED" PROFESSIONAL WORKING FOR THEM.
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How can I get all this spyware and adware off my computer so it doesn't crash my junk, and so I don't mess anything up when removing them? Does the spybot work the best, or what else can i use.... for free lol.
