Have I left anything out?

[Encrypted Existence]

Hello all. I recently just came into a decent sum of money. My plan is to relaunch my computer business the proper way. I work full-time at a retail store (nothing to do with computer/tech work) and dream of one day running my own repair business full-time. I plan on marketing towards residential customers at first and as the business grows, to begin serving small businesses as well. I have made a list of the things that I believe that I will need to get a legitimate start. I would like you guys (and gals) to review my list and let me know if you think that I have left anything out or think that I need to change something and why. I have been working on the side for the last few months so I have already acquired some of the basics like an ext. HDD, basic computer repair toolkit, multimeter, universal laptop power supply, sata\ide to usb adapter, lcd tester, R-studio, and Acronis.

Here is the list of things that I believe I still need:
Website-planning on using the ultimate tech site
Business Cards- I am in the process of having them designed
PSU tester
2.5"\3.5" SATA HDD Dock
2.5"\3.5" HDDs (maybe one or two of each to replace a bad on in customers machine)
Power Supply
Cable tester
Cable crimpers
Bench machine (I have been using my laptop...I plan on building one)
Quickbooks (online)
Zoho
RAM for testing
Amazon Prime
Thermal Paste
Spare sata\ide to usb adapter to take onsite
toner probe
usb 3.0 hub
Another surge protector
Brighter lights for my work area
CMOS batteries
sata to molex converter (I have a PSU but it has no molex connectors)
Paint brush
portable ext. HDD
Diagnostic Kit ( I am still debating on this one)

Sorry for the lengthy post. Any insight will be greatly appreciated.

 

[dweebsonduty]

No great insight here but that is a good list. Good luck, I am also relaunching my business after about 2 years it is an exciting time.

 

[Martyn]

Fabs autotech backup, worth the money

 

[16k_zx81]

PCRT
http://www.pcrepairtracker.com/

 

[16k_zx81]

Sorry for the lengthy post. Any insight will be greatly appreciated.

Star bits (some laptops, Macs, and some HDD enclosures)
Guitar picks / spudgers
Laptop/PC cleaning supplies (Brillianize, alcohol, whatever)
Kapton tape
A decent selection of LAPTOP SCREWS
A reliable spare computer (for dedicated data recovery tasks, etc - so your primary machine is not tied up with this stuff)
A KVM - a seriously really handy investment for a workbench to repair multiple machines at the same time, all from one keyboard/mouse/screen. Excellent for smaller workspaces!!
A magnifying desk lamp (I see you have noted lighting, but one of these things is very useful whenever a very fiddly task comes along)
Plasti-steel or similar for laptop chassis repairs
Some LCD->LED cable converters (useful for screen replacement jobs on laptops > 3/4 years)

 

[Martyn]

Some good points from Jim there. He mentions a lamp, this one I bought is fantastic. I have it at the inside join of an L shaped bench and it reaches probably almost 1 metrein all directions. It has a circular light around the magnifyer and will pivot at all angles to even look in towers. I bit expensive but well worth the money. It clamps to a bench thickness of over 2". It doesn't give a size of the head and it looks smallish but the head is over 6" in diameter. I noticed it is out of stock now but hopefull will come back in.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000B8JNWM/ref=wms_ohs_product

 

[Cambridge PC Support]

Or my poor-mans version which is specs off and a head torch

 

[Martyn]

Or my poor-mans version which is specs off and a head torch

And a magnifying glass

Seriously though it's brilliant(no pun)

 

[OldSchoolPC]

Technibble Business Kit

http://www.technibble.com/products/computer-business-kit/

 

[Steve202]

Fabs autotech backup, worth the money

PCRT
http://www.pcrepairtracker.com/

These two are a must. Fabs has cut my N&P time significantly and PCRT just for keeping track of repair jobs.

 

[iisjman07]

Something that hasn't been mentioned yet is Shop Manager. It's created & maintained by Robert on technibble.

Shop Manager

 

[kevinjhaag]

Plasti-steel or similar for laptop chassis repairs

@16k_zx81
What brand do you use? I looked up Plasti-steel and my google search came up lacking. I do run into some laptops that need a repair or two. Like broken plastic around dc jack or plastic that was holding a brass nut or just to repair threads in plastic. So far I have used a hot glue gun for some of the repairs. But I never thought about what you mentioned. I got a general description from google but nothing on brands and where to buy it. Could you give me some suggestions? Thanks and take care my friend.

Kevin

 

[Encrypted Existence]

Fabs autotech backup, worth the money

Forgot to mention that I already have it. It IS well worth the $$$.

 

[Encrypted Existence]

Technibble Business Kit

http://www.technibble.com/products/computer-business-kit/

Forgot to mention that I already have the kit.