How to Start a Computer Repair Business 1-2-3
How to Make Money Repairing Computers
Computers are everywhere these days, and the number is growing. Small businesses, households, students -
they're all using them. And guess what? When something goes wrong with one of their computers, these people
usually don't know how to fix the problem, and they're looking for someone to solve their problem - fast!
As you may have guessed, there is no shortage of potential customers for your computer repair business.
If you understand computers and know how to fix them, a computer repair business offers an opportunity with
minimal start-up cost, you can have a somewhat flexible schedule and you can operate fully out of our home.
 The Computer Repair Service Start-up Guide
walks you through starting and running your business successfully.
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- Which licenses you need, how to finance your business and where to find the best location for your
service.
- How to find new customers, price your services and beat out your competition.
- A list of products and services that you can offer in your business, accounting and bookkeeping tips
and a list of helpful organizations and resources for your business.
 Start a Computer Repair Business
Finding Computer Repair Jobs & Customers
Whether you want to find customers or do freelance work as an independent contractor, online job sites can
be a good way to find work and clients.
Why? Some companies looking to hire may be open to outsource to an independent
contractor because they don't have to incur hiring fees. You can also set up a partnership where you pay them a
referral fee for any customers they send you. See also: Freelance Job Sites: Find computer
repair freelance jobs online
More Ways to Advertise Your Computer Repair Services:
Computer Repair Business Resources:
Many people overlook the money-saving benefits of Microsoft Office software or Office Professional. With this software
(which you may already have), you can complete many tasks yourself without having to pay someone else,
like:
- Track projects and events on a business calendar (which you can print out) so you don't
miss important deadlines
- Create professional-quality marketing materials (like brochures, newsletters and business cards)
without having to pay a designer
- Design company presentations for clients that help you make more sales,
- Manage customer databases and track inventory so you can run your company at top
efficiency
- And put together contracts, proposals, flyers, budgets, invoices, receipts and all sorts of documents
quickly with 100's of business form templates.
Computer Repair Associations
- CompTIA
CompTIA is the non-profit trade association advancing the global interests of information technology (IT)
professionals and companies including manufacturers, distributors, resellers, and educational
institutions.
- Association of Computer Repair Business Owners
The Association of Computer Repair Business Owners is a trade association of Computer Repair Business
owners, dedicated to the advancement of the Computer Repair Business through the building of trust and
professionalism of its members.
- International Association of Computer Repair Professionals
The IACRP was formed so that consumers can confirm they will always get expert level computer repair by
choosing a IAOCRP member technician. Knowing ahead of time that the IAOCRP member technician has already
been vetted by the IAOCRP.
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