Tech Buisness tips

[alexbianchi15]

My business is going ok right now. I was wondering if anyone had any experience or  advice. I am also taking people old or really broken computers and fixing or scrapping. I think it will prove to be profitable however i am a teenager in high school and don't need it to support me, just for cash. Maybe a car, or college.

[TheGhzGuy]

3 hours ago, alexbianchi15 said:

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This is probably a more "general idea" but always make sure to engage people who use your services. If you're friendly and not condescending people will recommend you to their friends and you'll get more business. 

 

Best of luck to you man!

[SLAYR]

3 hours ago, alexbianchi15 said:

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You might want to take the website url down as it may be considered advertising.

 

How big of a buisness is this? Franchise? Out of a garage? 

 

Marketing and good customer support never hurts.

[alexbianchi15]

Just now, SLAYR said:

You might want to take the website url down as it may be considered advertising.

 

How big of a buisness is this? Franchise? Out of a garage? 

 

Marketing and good customer support never hurts.

Is pretty much out of my garage. I am marketing like crazy and am always as polite as can be.

[Unimportant]

Are you in order tax-wise?  In many countries even a teenager running a small business out of his garage has to pay taxes. Best not to mess with the tax-men, they'll hand you your ass on a platter.

[SLAYR]

7 minutes ago, alexbianchi15 said:

Is pretty much out of my garage. I am marketing like crazy and am always as polite as can be.

Make sure you are following local buisness regulations especially being a minor.

 

Most of the time though to be honest most "tech" stores that open don't last long, there have been a few in my town that haven't lasted a year because they overcharge, and places like microcenter do a better job. You may get more income mowing lawns and such, and do computer repair on the side.

[alexbianchi15]

2 hours ago, SLAYR said:

Make sure you are following local buisness regulations especially being a minor.

 

Most of the time though to be honest most "tech" stores that open don't last long, there have been a few in my town that haven't lasted a year because they overcharge, and places like microcenter do a better job. You may get more income mowing lawns and such, and do computer repair on the side.

I am charging less the geeksquad wich is a good comparison.

I am an llc and everything so im good. I have my taxes in sort too.

 

[Canada EH]

The first thing I look for on any website in which I want to buy is an address.

So many websites do not have it and I am less hesitant to buy from them.

If there is an address, then I go to Google Maps and type the address in and see where it is. Is it a house, or commercial/industrail area.

This tells me a lot about what kind of a company it is.

Some business owners use a "front" meaning they pay for a secretary service so it looks legit, but to me its more sketchy. Its big business.

Or they have a PO Box, another concerning aspect. When the address pops up into a mall, and its a postal outlet, thats concerning as well.

[alexbianchi15]

1 minute ago, Abyssal Radon said:

I'm not gonna lie, the idea is swell, however due to your age I would seriously look into mowing lawns. This business sounds really good on paper, but it seems like computer repair shops are a rare encounter now a days. People like Geek Squad (aka Shit Buy I mean Best Buy) has kinda monopolized that line of work to an extent. I would recommend getting a job bud, best of luck.

I am going with this because i am already the guy that my family, friends, teacher, families friends, and neighbors call for tech help. Why not charge them lol.

[alexbianchi15]

 

Just now, Abyssal Radon said:

Good luck and happy fixing mate.

thx