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With the amount of people with computers out there how can it not be lucrative? As someone pointed out with the TV repair shops I agree. There are few if any and they are always empty (IMO that is). There is also a small computer repair shop in my town and I've NEVER seen anyone there. Keep in mind unlike computers, TVs never get viruses so they need to be maintained throughout their life unlike a TV that just about never has to be touched. So I have to ask myself this question. Where does everyone get their PCs fixed?
As for me I'm in the business of computer repair. I couldn't see staying in business long if I had a store front. Way too much over head. I have a full time job and do my repair business after 5 and then on the weekends. I don't plan or strive to have this business ever replace my full time gig. Granted it would be nice but I think in order to be successful I have to be realistic. My hope and goal is to get large enough to hire my own employees to do the work for me.
The Geek Squad is big in my area and I believe it helps me. With their prices so high people are always looking for an alternative and that's me. The Geek Squad hires kid’s right out of school and or no experience. Then send them out to people’s homes charging the customers as if they just hired a guy with 12 years experience.
If you are buying a business the two things you are buying are the name which is going to be associated with some kind or reputation. The other thing should be their customer list. If his reputation is any good those clients will be calling you BACK. A large percentage of my clients (And I mean close to 98%) either call me back and/ or refer me to their friends. I'm small now but my reputation in this arena is growing...
So all that said I would take the chance but start it as a part time venture. Once you find your nitch you can expand on it and succeed.
I hope this helps, Good Luck!
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