How to Start a Computer Repair Business from Home

If you have passion about computers as well as have experience in repairing and troubleshooting then you can start a computer repair business. This business is a great idea of working at home.

All you need is to know the necessary requirements in starting this kind of business.

In today’s modern world when almost all people have computers and other gadgets like laptop and notebook, there is a great demand for computer repair business. The industry is continuously growing and it is ideal to take advantage of the opportunity. However, you should not rush into the business without preparing the ground to start. Keep in mind that many entrepreneurs fail because they take for granted the very important aspect of preparation. A computer repair business is a home business opportunity that is profitable. This is because most people who own computer do not know how to troubleshoot or repair their computer. Some of the services you can provide include repairs, maintenance, parts, software and upgrades.

Steps on Starting the Business

The first step that you should take into consideration to compare the competition. It is important so that you can obtain more information about the prevailing competition. You should research about the services provided by our competitors as well as the rates, availability and how they do advertisement. In this way, you can have the chance to develop the services in such a way that you can standout over your competitors. Likewise, you should add value in your business by being creative and trying other extra services at little cost.
Developing your niche is necessary so that you will determine the services that are in demand. As much as possible you should specialize in a specific field so that you can have edge in the competition. Once you already know the niche, you can secure the required licenses and permits to operate the business. Make sure to have liability insurance as you will handle equipment of your clients. In like manner, you should always be updated in order to cope up the raid evolution of the computer industry. You can schedule time attending trainings and the likes so that you can obtain new knowledge in order to be more competitive.

Keep in mind that the difficult task in starting any home business is marketing the business. In this sense, you should take time creating business cards in give it to your friends and family. You can also post flyers in your area and advertise your business in local newspaper. Starting this venture does not necessarily require you to have degree yet you should have technical skills in fixing computers. As much as possible you should be professional in providing services to your clients as they will entrust the important files in the computer.

11 Comments

  • aalap said on December 27, 2010
    mumbai, kandivali. i have a one gaming cafe. how to popular my gaming cafe in mumbai. (its online game play )
  • presha said on April 16, 2011
    I want to start my own business in repairing computer.i dont know where to begin or where to start can someone please help.
  • sanojkumar said on February 18, 2012
    i want to start my own business in repairing laptop and desktop but i have economical problem .can any body help me my mob number is 09576423155 .sanoj from patna.
  • Adeshina Ganiu said on August 14, 2012
    i want to start a computer sales and services business plus cctv camera installation, i just need a partner coz have got some other business. if you are interested call me on 0729802746, i stay in pretoria southafrica.
  • michael rotimi akintunde said on December 30, 2012
    i'm michael rotimi akintunde by name, i'm a laptop engineer, presently practice, and i have a register company in which i am the managing director, and my office is located in computer village ikeja, area of lagos state. nigeria-west africa. i have intention to relocate to any of the neighboring country. and if u can be of assistance u can contact me on 2348100727908. thanks.
  • ishor said on January 9, 2013
    i want to start cyber cafe plus computer repair center in ashford kent. Is anyone interested?
  • ayo emma said on April 22, 2013
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  • Ranjit Karki said on July 8, 2013
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  • Mukesh Vashishtha said on December 5, 2013
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  • abner hlakola said on October 10, 2015
    I want to start shoe repair in bochum mall please l need to to shoe school after that i will became a professional shoe repair.
  • Fred Businge said on July 12, 2016
    I want to start computer repair and maintenance, sales, computer training to community and youth, internet cafe and software-upgrades. From Ugandan Kampala. Any support friends, help me.+256777221314.

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