Diary of a new PC Repair business

sportsninja · 08-29-2007, 03:13 PM

So I recently decided to start my own Computer Services business. I have decided to put up a blog detailing my journey. It will cover everything from how I start out to how i'm currently doing. I thought maybe others would like to read about it. It will be a great way to see how things work as I figure them out. This is in no way an "advertisement" for my business. My purpose is to help others who might be thinking about starting their own business...It will also open up some networking and advice from others who have already succeeded in this business. So please if you get a chance, give it a read and follow me as I follow my dream. Thanks.

The blog is at www.teamtechcs.blogspot.com

My website (not finished yet) is at www.teamtechcs.com

tobeon · 08-30-2007, 06:30 AM

That is a fantastic idea and I think will be really helpful to others (especially myself as I would love to run my own business some day) Please keep updating as you will at the very least have one loyal reader :)

consfan2 · 08-31-2007, 01:28 PM

Awsome, I also would like to do this some day soon, so I would love to keep up with your blog

Thresher · 09-05-2007, 04:05 PM

Nice Job so far!

reyes · 09-29-2007, 01:32 PM

Great stuff maan, yeah good job so far. and yes keep us updated cuz you do have some loyal readers. its my first post here and im just glad there are people out in the world who help others out and thats what its really all about.

Deja-vue · 10-13-2007, 02:45 PM

hmm, i wish him the best, but:

75% of all Computer-businesses fail after the first 15 months in the US.
It is simply not enough to fix a few PC's or troubleshoot a few Networks.

A good Tech is also a good Business-man and sells himself to the highest paying customers.
There is issues with licensing, insurance, budgeting, Taxes, taxes and more taxes.
It sure isn't easy, believe me. Too many good Techs fail in real world scenarios.
They sure know how to fix computers but have never been able to balance their own checkbooks.

My Tip for all who are thinking about starting their own computer Business:

Read this Book:

http://www.fonerbooks.com/border.htm

Best of luck.

Deja-vue · 08-30-2008, 05:40 PM

hmm, too bad.

Looks like I was right.

It just isn't easy running a successful Business these Days.

A good computer-tech isn't always a good Business-person.
And that's what it is all about:
Making Money

08-29-2007, 03:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
sportsninja Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2 OS: X(	Diary of a new PC Repair business So I recently decided to start my own Computer Services business. I have decided to put up a blog detailing my journey. It will cover everything from how I start out to how i'm currently doing. I thought maybe others would like to read about it. It will be a great way to see how things work as I figure them out. This is in no way an "advertisement" for my business. My purpose is to help others who might be thinking about starting their own business...It will also open up some networking and advice from others who have already succeeded in this business. So please if you get a chance, give it a read and follow me as I follow my dream. Thanks. The blog is at www.teamtechcs.blogspot.com My website (not finished yet) is at www.teamtechcs.com

08-30-2007, 06:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
tobeon Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wales Posts: 75 OS: Windows XP Pro My System	Re: Diary of a new PC Repair business That is a fantastic idea and I think will be really helpful to others (especially myself as I would love to run my own business some day) Please keep updating as you will at the very least have one loyal reader :) __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------- "If flying was the language of man… Soaring would be the poetry" -------------------------------------------------------------- Jack.Sparrow: "A life ... cool, where can I download one of those?"

08-31-2007, 01:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
consfan2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1 OS: win 2000	Re: Diary of a new PC Repair business Awsome, I also would like to do this some day soon, so I would love to keep up with your blog

09-05-2007, 04:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Thresher Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 5 OS: XP mainly, MAC rarely, Linux very rarely	Re: Diary of a new PC Repair business Nice Job so far!

09-29-2007, 01:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
reyes Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Las Vegas Posts: 6 OS: WinXP, Vista Ultimate 64, Ubuntu	Re: Diary of a new PC Repair business Great stuff maan, yeah good job so far. and yes keep us updated cuz you do have some loyal readers. its my first post here and im just glad there are people out in the world who help others out and thats what its really all about.

10-13-2007, 02:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
Deja-vue Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 73 OS: Server2000,2003/2008/XP/VISTA/Linux/7 My System	Re: Diary of a new PC Repair business hmm, i wish him the best, but: 75% of all Computer-businesses fail after the first 15 months in the US. It is simply not enough to fix a few PC's or troubleshoot a few Networks. A good Tech is also a good Business-man and sells himself to the highest paying customers. There is issues with licensing, insurance, budgeting, Taxes, taxes and more taxes. It sure isn't easy, believe me. Too many good Techs fail in real world scenarios. They sure know how to fix computers but have never been able to balance their own checkbooks. My Tip for all who are thinking about starting their own computer Business: Read this Book: http://www.fonerbooks.com/border.htm Best of luck. __________________ Microsoft Certified System Administrator

08-30-2008, 05:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Deja-vue Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 73 OS: Server2000,2003/2008/XP/VISTA/Linux/7 My System	Re: Diary of a new PC Repair business hmm, too bad. Looks like I was right. It just isn't easy running a successful Business these Days. A good computer-tech isn't always a good Business-person. And that's what it is all about: Making Money __________________ Microsoft Certified System Administrator