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One of the best parts of getting into computer repair is that you can ease into it. You don’t need a special permit, expensive equipment, or even a special license. It’s just you and your own hard work!

The best advantage to starting this type of business is that you can test the waters by starting part time and increasing your hours as your business becomes profitable. It’s tempting to jump right in and open a store, but if you haven’t done anything like this before, take our advice and tread with care. You may have a strong idea you eventually want to open a store, but if you want to save a few dollars and start slowly, the easiest way to get started is to begin as a part-time, home-based company. This will let you invest the available time you have for the lowest amount of money. As the business grows, you can decide how to expand.

If you are currently employed, starting a computer repair business is an easy way to supplement your income. Before you start running ads, decide when you will be available. If you have a day job, you may want to focus on finding customers who need “after hours” service. This will let you charge a premium for your service while building your customer base. It’s important to decide this in the beginning. A critical part of creating satisfied customers is meeting expectations. If you know your boss has called a meeting for 9:00 a.m. the next day you can’t expect to work until 2:00 a.m. on the side as your primary job will suffer. With this in mind, create a time range in which you’re comfortable working and stick to it. Customers will naturally push you to work outside of your time frame, but if you stick to the stated times, they will respect your boundaries. You must be consistent. If you arrive late or don’t have the expected work done on time, customers will expect you to make up that time elsewhere.

Rich Dad’s Before You Quit Your Job: Ten real-life lessons every entrepreneur should know about building a multimillion-dollar business, by Robert T. Kiyosaki with Sharon L. Lechter: This was the first book we read about owning a small business and the information in it was very helpful. The discussion isn’t just about opening a business, but also why you should and what it will entail. This book covers the risks and rewards that come from leaving a permanent position and pursuing business entrepreneurship.