Start Your Own Computer Repair Business/Book and Disk (Entrepreneurial PC Series)

The field of computer repair is bursting with potential. With no end in sight to the demand for computers, opportunities for knowledgeable troubleshooting and repair technicians continue to skyrocket. If you are technically oriented, you can cash in on this hot entrepreneurial opportunity by starting your own PC repair enterprise - no experience required! This manual gives you all the nuts-and-bolts information and advice you need to start your own business and operate it successfully and profitably. Drawing from case histories of real-life PC repair entrepreneurs, this insightful guide offers creative, effective insider tips and tricks that will help you achieve success. You'll find comprehensive coverage of virtually all aspects of setting up shop in the lucrative PC repair field, including: launching the business, including how to set competitive prices, advertise on a shoestring, make contacts, and get referrals; how to maximize profits by choosing a specialty such as data recovery or network services; boosting income by offering auxiliary services such as hardware and software upgrades; and what tools to buy. There is also crucial coverage of networks, which affect more computers each day. Appendices provide useful lists of resources, and the bundled disk contains diagnostic utilities you'll find invaluable. Don't put it off any longer - get started in a new career today! This value-packed book/disk combination is like having your own personal panel of experts guiding you each step of the way.