Startup a Computer Business?

Posted by Cliff on Thursday July 28, 2005 @04:30AM from the your-own-'mom-and-pop'-shop dept.

RapDes asks: "I've been a long time Slashdot reader and I've had years of experience working as a computer admin (secondary to my main job title) at a few different companies. I'm constantly being asked by my friends to take a look at their PC's to fix problems or to setup home networks (like I'm sure most of you fellow Slashdot readers are, as well). Anyway, I've decided that I'd like to make a little extra beer money on the side by starting up my own computer service/upgrade/repair business. I'm looking for any input from the readers who've already been down this road. How much do I charge? What should I be focusing on, hardware upgrades? Virus and spyware removal? Home networking? Any advice would be greatly appreciated."

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Rent Boy? by Saeed+al-Sahaf · 2005-07-28 05:07 · Score: 2, Funny

you'd be better off getting a job as a rent-boy
There is a market for geeky looking bald guys with a beer gut??? SIGN ME UP!

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Re:Pricing by Stalemate · 2005-07-28 05:59 · Score: 2, Funny

My two cents on pricing

Sorry, I had to stop reading at this point. Your post might be really important but it is just so cheaply priced that I can't take it seriously. :P