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Carlito · 09-26-2003, 11:32 AM

I am sure at least a dozen people that read this board night and day have had or currently own a computer repair business-

Of course it sounds silly to me, but I just talked to a guy on the phone that " did $500k in sales last year " and " turned away 2/3 of clients because there are so many "

Thoughts?

My thoughts:

Open such a biz - sell computers, repairs, and upgrades- and continue my internet work in the office while some kids do the dirty work, and I oversee it-

I am sure there is much more involved - but storefront on 'main street' from a friend = about $400 a month, and I do believe it is 2100 sq ft.

This town is growing like hell, [fastest growing county in the US] so perhaps its really worthwhile. I turned the idea down two years ago when my parents suggested it, that is exactly how long this guy has been in business, and I told him " oh, damn, guess I missed the boat? " him: " Nah, there will always be room- computers are just getting more common, and thus more are breaking down ".

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reynold · 09-26-2003, 11:36 AM

do it!

Hue G. Pness · 09-26-2003, 11:38 AM

Sell 6 digit ICQs out the back room and you'll make a fortune!

Carlito · 09-26-2003, 11:39 AM

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Originally posted by Hue G. Pness
Sell 6 digit ICQs out the back room and you'll make a fortune!

thewebgarage · 09-26-2003, 11:39 AM

why dont you open up down the road and take the clients he turns away give him a cut.

JFPdude · 09-26-2003, 11:40 AM

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Originally posted by thewebgarage
why dont you open up down the road and take the clients he turns away give him a cut.

Or just have him reffer his overload to you.

I do that with some people here.

doober · 09-26-2003, 11:40 AM

400$ for a storefront with 2100 square feet?

Please tell where you live...lol

Carlito · 09-26-2003, 11:43 AM

Yeah the store is junk tho, needs some repair - like AC, carpet, etc.

The guy does it out of his house, and I know where those houses are... very expensive. I`d rather not do it out of my garage because that seems cheap - and a storefront is so inexpensive.

JFPdude · 09-26-2003, 11:43 AM

Don't need a storefront just a place to work from in your house thats seperate from the rest of the house.

doober · 09-26-2003, 11:45 AM

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Originally posted by Carlito
Yeah the store is junk tho, needs some repair - like AC, carpet, etc.

The guy does it out of his house, and I know where those houses are... very expensive. I`d rather not do it out of my garage because that seems cheap - and a storefront is so inexpensive.

400 wouldnt even get the used carpet where I live...lol..
Curious tho where are you located?

Carlito · 09-26-2003, 11:49 AM

Central Valley, California. Fastest growing county in the US. I think this town has gone up 20k in the last three years.

reynold · 09-26-2003, 11:52 AM

JFPDude, make your sig clickable

Carlito · 09-26-2003, 11:54 AM

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Originally posted by reynold
JFPDude, make your sig clickable

It is.

NBDesign · 09-26-2003, 12:13 PM

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Originally posted by JFPdude
Don't need a storefront just a place to work from in your house thats seperate from the rest of the house.

Had a friend that did this out of his garage....

MattO · 09-26-2003, 12:16 PM

I used to own a computer store (89-93) and it was all good until I had enough computers sold in the neighborhood to idiots that my phone was constantly ringing with people's asinine questions.

I eventually shut down because I couldn't handle all the fuckwits needing their hands held every time they hit the power button on their computer.

It would probably be better now with Windows and all, but fuck I hated the support end of it.

JFPdude · 09-26-2003, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MattO
I used to own a computer store (89-93) and it was all good until I had enough computers sold in the neighborhood to idiots that my phone was constantly ringing with people's asinine questions.

I eventually shut down because I couldn't handle all the fuckwits needing their hands held every time they hit the power button on their computer.

It would probably be better now with Windows and all, but fuck I hated the support end of it.

Thats why you need someone to answer the phone and direct calls where they need to go.

"oh you need tech support ... great ... can I have your credit card please? ... yes the charges are $1 dollar per minute... ok thanks have a nice day"

com · 09-26-2003, 12:25 PM

i sail sh0rt eye see queuez

Carlito · 09-26-2003, 03:45 PM

Thanks for all the replies and ICQ's - very interesting.

Anyone else want to share an experience?

Sosa · 09-26-2003, 03:48 PM

I'm kinda doing the same thing right now. Except I down own/run the business. I'm just a tech that does most of the hardware work like building new machines and repairs on older ones. My boss is cool, he lets me do my online work when I have no hardware to work on.

09-26-2003, 11:32 AM	#1
Carlito Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 856	Local Computer Business I am sure at least a dozen people that read this board night and day have had or currently own a computer repair business- Of course it sounds silly to me, but I just talked to a guy on the phone that " did $500k in sales last year " and " turned away 2/3 of clients because there are so many " Thoughts? My thoughts: Open such a biz - sell computers, repairs, and upgrades- and continue my internet work in the office while some kids do the dirty work, and I oversee it- I am sure there is much more involved - but storefront on 'main street' from a friend = about $400 a month, and I do believe it is 2100 sq ft. This town is growing like hell, [fastest growing county in the US] so perhaps its really worthwhile. I turned the idea down two years ago when my parents suggested it, that is exactly how long this guy has been in business, and I told him " oh, damn, guess I missed the boat? " him: " Nah, there will always be room- computers are just getting more common, and thus more are breaking down ". --

09-26-2003, 11:38 AM	#3
Hue G. Pness Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Variable Posts: 1,237	Sell 6 digit ICQs out the back room and you'll make a fortune! __________________ GFY Voice of Reason

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09-26-2003, 11:36 AM	#2
reynold Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Global Traveler Posts: 51,271	do it!

09-26-2003, 11:40 AM	#7
doober Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: in yoOoo kitchen Posts: 6,984	400$ for a storefront with 2100 square feet? Please tell where you live...lol

09-26-2003, 11:43 AM	#8
Carlito Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 856	Yeah the store is junk tho, needs some repair - like AC, carpet, etc. The guy does it out of his house, and I know where those houses are... very expensive. I`d rather not do it out of my garage because that seems cheap - and a storefront is so inexpensive.

09-26-2003, 11:43 AM	#9
JFPdude Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mountains of Western North Carolina. Posts: 4,027	Don't need a storefront just a place to work from in your house thats seperate from the rest of the house.

09-26-2003, 11:49 AM	#11
Carlito Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 856	Central Valley, California. Fastest growing county in the US. I think this town has gone up 20k in the last three years.

09-26-2003, 11:52 AM	#12
reynold Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Global Traveler Posts: 51,271	JFPDude, make your sig clickable

09-26-2003, 12:16 PM	#15
MattO The O is for Oohhh Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: AUSTIN TEJAS Posts: 10,861	I used to own a computer store (89-93) and it was all good until I had enough computers sold in the neighborhood to idiots that my phone was constantly ringing with people's asinine questions. I eventually shut down because I couldn't handle all the fuckwits needing their hands held every time they hit the power button on their computer. It would probably be better now with Windows and all, but fuck I hated the support end of it.

09-26-2003, 03:45 PM	#18
Carlito Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 856	Thanks for all the replies and ICQ's - very interesting. Anyone else want to share an experience?

09-26-2003, 03:48 PM	#19
Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	I'm kinda doing the same thing right now. Except I down own/run the business. I'm just a tech that does most of the hardware work like building new machines and repairs on older ones. My boss is cool, he lets me do my online work when I have no hardware to work on.