How to Start a Computer Business

Start a Computer Business and Be Your Own Boss

So you want to learn how to start a computer business? Back in 2006, I found many websites that explained how to fix specific computer problems. However, I couldn’t find any websites that wrote about the business side of computer repair. Topics like: how to start a computer business, how to set your computer repair prices and how to get clients.

This is why I started Technibble. A resource to help you start your own computer business or improve your existing one. Using my own experience in the field and occasionally bringing in other experts, we cover a wide range of topics that you’ll encounter when starting a computer repair business.

How to Start a Computer Business

You may be good at fixing computers, but a lot more goes into having a successful business. You need to change your mindset from someone who just does hands on computer work (the Technician), to someone who looks for new opportunities and angles to gain more clients (the Entrepreneur).

If you are working for someone else and want to start a business on the side, you also need to consider any issues like conflicts of interest. Does your current employment contract allow you to start your own similar business on the side? The following articles will help you navigate the points to consider before starting.

Starting Your Business

If you think you have what it takes and are in the clear with previous employers, you can get the ball rolling and start your business with the following articles.

Getting Setup Legally

The legal requirements of setting up a business differs from country to country, so we cannot give you specific advice here. However, you can use the following government sites to find out what you need to be in the right legally:

United States – US Small Business Administration
United Kingdom – Gov.uk – Setting up a Business
Canada – Canada Business Network – Starting a Business
Australia – Business.gov – Starting a business

Work Orders Templates, Maintenance Contracts, Disclaimers

Legal forms and Marketing Materials in the Computer Business Kit

Pricing

Setting your computer repair prices can be tricky as it’s hard putting a dollar value on what your time is worth. Many beginners start out being the cheapest in town to gain clients, but unfortunately that just attracts cheap clients who will frustrate you. The following articles will help guide you on setting your computer repair prices.

Getting Your First Clients

Once you have the legal and pricing side setup, time to start getting some customers!

What Next?

This is just the beginning of your journey, we have a wide range of other articles to help answer your questions about starting a computer business. Everything from, Why You Need to Start a Managed Services Business to Getting Local MSP Clients.

So be sure to CHECK THEM OUT.

If you have any questions, want someone to bounce ideas off, or just want to hang out with your fellow techs, we have a very large and active community to help you on your journey.