Starting my own business

[Captain]

Hi there,

im currently 24 and have worked in computer repairs for 3 years now + 3 years at college.

I currently work in a small shop and would like to go self employed. Focusing on domestic call outs and repairs as well as remote support for domestic users. I would consider business customers in the future but there are a few companies who deal with only business users locally in my area. Currently I am pretty much in charge of the shop and the money is terrible. I deal with all the domestic customer inquiries/repairs anyway.

I was just inquiring about any things I may need to consider?

Thanks

There's so much competition out there, you'll either have no work or you'll work for peanuts.

 

[lurkio]

When I did it, I had enough money to keep me going for a year without making any money

Your start-up costs need to be worke dout , you need to se what others in the same field are charging (market research)

I went on a free week long busines course before I made the jump, it gave me a really good understanding of what was involved

Knowing now a lot more about making the transition I would recommend
doing a lot of reading up and a lot of time working costs Vs potential profits

Can you do it part time? , if so try it out first, at least if it goes boobies skyward you have a backup plan

 

[OspreyO]

...Currently where I work it is proving that the domestic side is not actually dead. We are stupidly busy at the minute with screen repairs, clean ups, data migration etc

Being busy isn't an issue.

There just isn't decent money in it.