Category Archives for Starting A Computer Repair Business
Advertising on the Inside
Nearly every business owner knows that they need to get their advertising out there in the public, but what many of them overlook is advertising inside their own shops. I am often amazed how many businesses
VIEW POSTOffering Free Second Opinions
Consumers now days are getting smarter as they learn that it pays to shop around. Many customers will go between many stores looking for the best quality and the best price before they make a purchase.
VIEW POSTCan Your Staff Sell?
I mean really sell, not just take down orders or fix computers. If you are going to spend lots of money on stock, advertising, branding or even having a shop front to bring customers though the door, whats
VIEW POSTSuccessfully Outsourcing Computer Repair Work
The other day I got a call from a client whom I had fixed their computer about a year ago. This time they wanted me to fix their laptop instead of their desktop. Now, let me tell you outright, I don’t
VIEW POSTParalysis by Analysis
It often happens to computer techies looking to start their own business. They are eager to do everything perfect with their new businesses. They spend a lot of time brainstorming, writing things down,
VIEW POSTBluetooth Marketing: Smart or Shady?
I have been playing with some Bluetooth applications which seek out nearby bluetooth enabled mobile phones and send them a message of my choice. I can also choose the amount of messages that each device
VIEW POSTKeep an Eye on your Competitors & Their Marketing
To be successful you will need to keep an eye on your competitors. I am not talking about doing any dirty tricks like rummaging through their rubbish to find sensitive documents, I am talking about looking
VIEW POSTVariable vs. Fixed Pricing
A question that many computer businesses are faced with. Should their pricing be variable on a per hour basis, or fixed on a per job basis? In this article we’ll talk about the advantages and disadvantages
VIEW POSTMaintenance Contracts
Maintenance contracts are an important part of any computer business. They allow you to create a steady stream of income in the relatively unsteady business of computer repair. In this article we will
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