Shoot the Boss and Start a Computer Repair Business (Part 1)

[whiskeyify]

I used to work in a electronic repair shop...the computer techs were pretty nice so I started watching them and learning the trade. I don't like the A+ classes....it is a good place to start but it seemed like we spent a lot of time just cleaning virus and spyware. What you need to do is find techs that can come in and help you, be prepared to pay commission of course. The best people are ones that are already in the business. That's the one thing I dislike about computer schools

[MrMicroRepair]

Google MicroRepair they will set you up for less than £200

[MrMicroRepair]

Google MicroRepair they will set you up for less than £200

[urdynamix1]

I dont know anyone who has a decent IT job, maybe because they dont exist, this industry is saturated with IDIOTS who get paper certs and think they know computers, good luck even finding a job.

[whiskeyify]

??? I'm not expert here but managed a repair shop, we fixed all electronics, laptops, desktops etc. We were decided to include computers we brought people in that were techs to help us. One guy was a teacher for A+.

[mrhenderson]

no formal training? When you crack the motherboard from pressing the RAM too hard into the sockets, and get sued...you'll wish you had formal training lol.

[sweetlittlerazor99]

I wouldn't pay this guy to do anything.

[ken1122233]

i am 14 and trying to start mine up having a little trouble tho

[elobiretv]

im 15, but leaving it till i go through uni or college.

seing how ur comment was 11 months old i guess your 15 now lol?

[monkmonk666]

ha ha ha ha

[DSOXBLADE]

@ken1122233 I'm 15 and trying myself!

[userbrn738]

im gonna start too (im also 14) and i'm just gonna put up flyers and posting signs in lamp posts or building laundry rooms.

[chinasherry1961]

computers are not worth reparing because all components except the CPU chip are of terrible quality to keep the price as low as possilbe.When my PC dies I pull out the hard drive and put it in a new box

[ya13er]

I am agree with your point of view, but what can I do I love motherboard repairing alot :)

yours,

Egyptian

[11evele]

scam

[BADRUNESCAPE13]

I like this! People, call me! 612-216-2614.

[1gregmichael]

Where's part 2?

[bizfrominternet]

**bizfrominternet** One and only biz you ever need:)

[dncam]

I'm 16 years old, I can tell you it's pretty easy. Only thing I can think of that cost me the most is the advertising, and probably depending on which remote support tool you use like theres a company called bomgar its started at like 2k, then lgmein monthly for that is 1200. I started my biz in 2005.

I don't want to go all on advertising, but alot of what your saying seems pretty well.

[BrownTownINC]

I'm a former active duty US Marine/ Handyman looking to start a PC repair and web building business. I just happen to know how to fix more than a litle of everything, from copper pipes to PC programs, but had never really thought starting my own business until recently. I have a few questions but please contuinue.

[marctc3]

I have Windows XP, my computer WOULDNT changed my background to a royal blue with a warning that my computer had been infected with a virus.I ran Spy Sweeper and I had 93 Cookies/Trojans and 311 Traces. I told it to delete all of the Cookies/Trojans like I have every time before. Now, it won't let me change my background to a picture. It will only let me change it to different colors.

it just blinks PLAESE MESSAGE MEE

[ComputerLearning]

Just do a system restore turn it back a few days before the virus infection. Then take you're windows os disc and do a file check. You will find that run command if you google search Run commands this one dude has tons of run commands available..

[Abercr0mbie4life]

the problem is that most new pre-fabs aren't sold with CDs and basic options like "control panel", "safe mode", and "system restore". This is to stop guys like us from repairing them instead of sending the overpriced junk to the department store for "upgrades".

[Abercr0mbie4life]

Did you build it or have it built? Or is it a pre-fab purchased from a department store?

If it is:

(1)Hand built in your home country, then simply copy your valuable data to a flash drive or CD and use the windows CD to reformat it.

(2) A pre-fab sold in department stores and manufactured by slanted eyed children for slave wages (dell, compaq, apple, etc.) Please contact your local govt to see when recycling is picked up, and proceed to dispensing it to Jo-Jo the garbage man.

[ripptjeans]

Nice advice.

[drbeserka]

Its too easy to undercut the competitors when your a Student working from home with a strong desire to not be a poor student.

I fully agree, I dunno if its just here in NZ but the demand far exceeds the supply.

[maxspeedex]

I have created my own business website at 1-cpu(dot)com to try to advertise my PC repair business online in an attempt to give remote customer support for those far customers that I am not able to reach. I have repaired more than 500 computers as far as I can remember and there has not been any case that I was not able to repair and none of my customers lost any of their documents. I do agree, for the right person, its easy to start a computer repair biz.

[maxspeedex]

I have been born with the fixing ability. ever since I was like about 7 years old I was able to fix radios and other electronics without any one teaching me how to, just by visual inspecting/troubleshooting/fol­lowing chains of reasonable mechanical patters that should work was I able to fix these problems. Now at age 25 I operate Francisco's Systems and Services and PC repair biz in the Bronx, Ny area repairing all sorts of problems I see there.

[1gregmichael]

I think people spent too much time and money in the corporate computer education system. Thousands and thousands of dollars and time,... and the guy next door is making huge money working a small computer repair business from home with little training. The college grads/ time wasters can't stand that.

[radiorapture]

Yes, corporate IT is far removed from fixing PCs on the run. With a self generated confidence and a backwards learning ability you can successfully crack the small business and home PC repair market.

[Loshatube]

@1gregmichael True, but at same time they teach you how to sell your service. Why do you need a franchise if you can open your own business and start your own franchise.

[Loshatube]

@1gregmichael True, but at same time they teach you how to sell your service. Why do you need a franchise if you can open your own business and start your own franchise.

More to it....do you really want to get stuck fixing stupid metal all day long? You really don't need any knowledge in this field. Just research demand, fill the market where it needs to be filled.

[Loshatube]

@1gregmichael True, but at same time they teach you how to sell your service. Why do you need a franchise if you can open your own business and start your own franchise.

More to it....do you really want to get stuck fixing stupid metal all day long? You really don't need any knowledge in this field. Just research demand, fill the market where it needs to be filled.

All you need is a business plan these days. There are bunch of creditors that will land you money to get started.

[drayno]

To think that I wasted 15 years of my life working, over 500 hours of networking seminars, attending college, and getting Cert.'s to be told by you that "it's really not that hard." The home user is a moron. You will spend 75% of your time using OTC virus removal software and charge at most $30 an hour. When you encounter a REAL problem you'll be lost and ultimately loose a customer. When word gets out you'll be run out of business by Geek-Squad.

Jeff; MCSE Server 2003, CCNA.

[radiorapture]

Hi Jeff, thanx 4 your comment. We are talking about fixing PCs in the small business and home market. The focus of providing a satisfactory solution to a faulty PC is a specialized business. There are people who with very little training can successfully operate in this environment and thrive. I am not suggesting for one moment these individually are set loose in a corporate environment The fact is, here are people with a backwards learning ability to come from nowhere and do very well in IT.

[vidhits1]

I agree, it is hard. I was a software developer, and I moved into supporting. If you can build it you can support it, however the learning curve is still there. Thats why we are PROFESSIONALS - 22 years here. Keep up the great work> Recovering MCSD, MCDST!

[davep42]

...I hire local guys here vs. Geek Squad because I like the locals guys and don't know or trust the G-S guys. I think if you are good at what you do and service your customers well, you can earn money, period. Home users may be idiots, but someone got very wealthy selling pc's to them (Dell, etc) and someone will do well to service them when they screw them up.

[Abercr0mbie4life]

I am an electrical engineer and best-buy said I was "overqualified" and that they prefer to hire people with no prior computer knowlege. This is because they are afraid of hiring people capable of identity theft or hacking. It is kinda pathetic really. These new computers don't even use screws, shows you the level geek-squad is used to working on...

[SuiGen3ris]

Yeah, IT companies don't like people that are too smart.  I was interested in a company, then I told them to not use WEP encryption on their wireless networks because any decent hacker could crack it in 5 minutes, so they never called me back.

IT companies feel like it's a liability to hire someone who knows a little too much.

[hamptony2k]

I have had a lot of training... and they make it sound SO easy. Yeah Right...

[radiorapture]

Hi, check out my answer to Jeff's comments. I had to shorten the reply as you only get 500 characters for replys.

[CityofLight83]

your a cool dude

[radiorapture]

Fair comment, thankyou.

[skybitscom]

This video has prompted me to do one about my resume' and long computer experience. I really DO NOT appreciate all my many years of study and sacrifice to be eliminated by someone saying "you don't need much training." That is so irritating. Saying that creates what my generation calls "super users" not computer experts. People nowadays don't respect the computer, and take advantage of it way too much. More thoughts in my video coming soon.

Laura

[1gregmichael]

Thank you for the presentaion.

[radiorapture]

Thanks

[radiorapture]

Hi Pogpog

Thanks for your comments. Part 2 coming soon.

Cheers

[pogpog]

thnx this is very helpful, i hope u post the prt 2 of this vid soon

cheers

[radiorapture]

Hi Ryan

Thanks for your comments. Yes in my opinion that is the correct way to start a computer store. From the bottom up. By fixing and supporting computers you have an income stream to tide you over when retail is slack. Taking on warrantee work will also help by creating a local service center for computer users. I hope I understood your question correctly.

Good luck & best wishes

Joe Ley

[McMurdoRI]

Really I am a novice in business and much more tech oriented. I would love to speak to you and take advantage of your experience in starting such a business. i am at the point now where I can lease a shop and take on warrantee work. What are your thoughts?

Ryan Olson

[McMurdoRI]

hello radiorapture..

Currently I have a business in Los Angeles repairing computers, installing and managing networks, and component level electronics repair. Have been in business for about 2 years and have a good stream of work comming in. Like your idea of starting a franchise. My biggest problem is expenses and being able to turn a good profit. contract clients are helping the value of my business, but something where profits are built-in sounds very appealing.