Category Archives for Starting A Computer Repair Business
Tech-Vets Show About The Computer Repair Business at CompTIA Channelcon
Earlier this week many computer technicians attended the industry event “CompTIA Channelcon” in Phoenix, Arizona. My friends Carey Holzman and Mike Smith from the Tech-Vets podcast hosted a
VIEW POSTHow to Network For Referrals as a Computer Technician
Whether you are just starting out or you’ve been established for a while, you’ll soon find out the importance of networking with others in the business community. Here are some ways to help your business
VIEW POSTWhy You Should Use Flat Rate Pricing as a Computer Technician
There’s no doubt about it, pricing strategies can make or break any service business. Rates that are too low will reflect badly on your services as well as probably leave you with unpaid bills and
VIEW POSTFocusing Exclusively on Residential Computer Repair Clients
While many technicians start with residential clients and have aspirations to graduate from them, there are some distinct advantages to staying within that business model. Moving from residential break-fix
VIEW POSTPutting a Tech Toolkit Together
Are you new to the computer repair industry? Perhaps you’re wondering, ‘How do I get started? What tools do I need? Do I need multiboot USB drives or a massive repair CD collection? Where do
VIEW POSTHow to Get Free Advertising For Your Computer Business via Media Mentions
Effective marketing is key to growing your business. Of course, you can used paid mentions aka ads. However, customers trust unpaid mentions much more. The standard term for these are earned mentions:
VIEW POST6 Tips For Naming your Computer Company
What’s in a name? A whole lot, in fact. And this very question is one that puzzles computer business owners time and time again. I’ve been asked about it via email from Technibble readers on
VIEW POSTHow Much Should I Charge? – Pricing Strategies for Computer Technicians
‘How much should I charge?’ That’s a common question among repair technicians just starting out, and sometimes even veteran technicians will want to revisit their pricing and rate strategy
VIEW POSTHow to Deal with the Stigma of Being a “One Man Shop”
Sooner or later it comes up in a discussion with your clients. ‘How many partners do you have?’ ‘Do you work by yourself?’ ‘Is it just you?’ ‘Are you the only
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