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.
Welcome to the boards 1life.....just....dont...type...in...ALL...CAPS...ALL...THE....TIME...! It makes it seem like you're yelling.
All caps = YELLING.
Lower caps = inside voice
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.
Umm....yea... :???: I HIGHLY doubt Best Buy would hire random nigs off the street to work for them and possibly mess up their credibility in customer and quality service. And the fact of the matter is if I know Best Buy fukks up my computer I know there is a protocal or a way of handling situtations if they are at all fault if for some reason they messed up my computer more...fukkin with " Bill's COmputer Repair " who doesnt wanna be liable for sh*t I may end up in small claims court for some " guy " who claimed he was certified and skilled, then fukks me over, now Im fighting to get my money back. Like I said...I am more apt to going to companies who have a REPUTATION for fixing computers...like Best Buy and Dell...and not **** down the street who opened his own shop. Im not trying to discourage Kool from his business venture, but I just think if he is gonna do it, he needs to do it right...and as far as prices are concerenced if he is gonna be competitive in prices witht he Best Buys he needs to have the certification and skills as a Best Buy employee so he can show a customer some kind of proof that he knows what the fukk he doin...thats what Im sayin...
All I'm gonna say is know what you're getting into, and make sure you have money saved up, or at least good credit for a loan. Starting a business is an expensive idea, especially until money starts coming in. There are also a lot of hidden costs, especially if you're trying to be legit (legal with the state and fed gov, tax id, etc), which is what I would suggest.
I am currently a partner in a business that a friend of mine started, and it is going really well, but we've been running it for 3 years and it definitely hasn't been an easy process. There have been many times when I thought I would be broke forever. Money is good now and I wouldn't do anything different, but there is definitely a lot of work and stress involved.
If you are really serious about the idea, I suggest getting in contact with your local government. Most states want money and business to stay local and will be more than happy to get you on your feet. My advice would be to incorporate as a limited liability corp (LLC). That way, your business becomes its own entity and any legal action is directed to it, as opposed to you (if you and/or your cousin were sole proprietor(s)).
I would be more than happy to give you any more advice or help getting started. These past years have left me with a lot of information and learning experiences. If nothing else, I wish you plenty of luck.
you should come with me to citigroup, my n!g :grin: 8-) (nessa)
Oh, and you, careful at that place, man... Your best interested are not being looked after, and that's saying the least.
hmmmm thanks for the tip...i am feeling a little funny about them....and it's strange that as soon as i said i was going back to school, this dude comes up to me with this job opprotunity...:???: 8-) (nessa)
