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Info Level: Beginner Presenter: Eli the Computer Guy Date Created: May 19, 2010 Length of Class: 84 Minutes Tracks Computer Repair Prerequisites Interest in starting a Computer Repair Business Purpose of Class This class teaches students the basic concepts for starting a Computer Repair business, but also warns that this type of business is unlikely to be viable in the future. Topics Covered What is the Computer Repair Business Where to operate a Computer Repair Business from How the Computer Repair Business makes profit How to Bill Clients Selling Computer and Parts Limiting Liability Common Mistakes Class Notes Introduction The Computer Repair Business includes: Hardware Repair , Configurations, Viruses Mix this business with Networking Business and Data Recovery How to do it? Storefront? -- Seems more "legitimate" but costs can far outweigh benefits At their house? -- Going to the clients house is a good option that saves overhead cost, and really isn't as bad as people imagine it can be At your house? -- People are willing to bring computers to your house. Efficiency Computer Repair is a commodity business Setup your workbench to be as efficient as possible (4 Monitors, Keyboards, Mice) Sysprep, Slipstream and Disk Imaging increase the speed of installing new operating systems. Billing They always pay something Flat Rates work best Up sell Parts -- Reselling parts easily adds -0 profit to a work order Selling Computers? Building custom computers is generally ...