what i need to know when i'm planning ro put up a business of a computer shop, specially in trouble shooting?
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This is right it is not a good idea to do this business your own but you should take some experiance with the firm which handles networking and computer trouble shooting contracts which will teach you and also give you a brif idea about you business and also you can create your own clian by doing that job.\n\nGood Luck!
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There are a lot of variables to consider.  Are you in a densely populated area?  How interested in computers is the general population?  What is your rental cost (the building you are in) and other expenses?  Licensing fees, etc.  Have you done a cost analysis?  Are you on a main thoroughfare or a side street?  Is your place of business easily accessible to the general public?  I go to this little E-Cafe since my computer crashed and they charge $2.00 an hour and they have only eight stations.  Most of the clientele stop in for a coffee and a pastry and check up on their E-mail and are gone in about 10-15 minutes.  Average customer spends $7 ($3 for the pastry, $2 for the coffee, $2 for the use of the computer).  Early morning and late afternoon traffic in there is pretty heavy.  Say $56 every 15 minutes, $224 an hour for say at least 5 hours a day, that's $1120.  They are open from 5:00 am to 10:00 pm (long day for a mom and pop store).  Things are a bit hard to come by in the Philippines being everything pretty much needs to be shipped in, so costs would be a bit higher I am supposing.  Having more computers would generate more income, so do the math and take it from there.\n\nYou could also sell magazines, newspapers, sodas, cookies, munchy stuff, but you'll need time to clean the keyboards and such.\n\nHope this helps and good luck.
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Computer Sales & Repair
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you are too vague for estimating, Are you going to manufacture? or buy from a wholesaler? or have someone else make it for you? How large a space do you need ? you will need office staff, warehouse staff, computer systems, software, Phone systemsforklifts, storage systems, Trucking companys need to be contacted and .....  Too many variables . You need a business plan
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When you find your best deals, list them all and show them to a computer knowledgable person at a computer shop (hopefully where you are buying some stuff from - I would recommend the case, because then you can always go back there and ask how to hook something up and they should be familiar with it) and ask what they think and if everything is compatible. They should offer suggestions or let you know that you are doing good. If they don't, go to another one.
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Get a business license then make sure the lot is zoned for commercial use.  Put up signs that show rates.  Get a gate attendant or a gate system.\n\nThat's just what I would do.  There probably are a lot more technical issues.
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First, be sure of what it is you'll be doing. Do you have experience in it? Is there a success rate for that type of business operating from the home? What kinds of costs are associated with that type of business? What kinds of overhead (i.e. computer, telephone, desk, etc.) is needed? So on & so forth.\n\nTry reading up on the subject -- check out Amazon, your local bookstore or library. Some keywords to keep in mind: small business, home business, start-ups, etc.\n\nAlso, check out the sources box -- I put some links in there that could help you start on your way.\n\nDo you have a name in mind for your B2B business? Prior to investing your time, money & effort into a name, it is strongly advised that comprehensive research be conducted to ensure that the name you're interested in is truly available. \n\nThis entails searching the pending & registered Federal and State trademark files as well as the US National Common-Law files. Then, if clear, you can decide if you would like to file for a Federal or a State trademark. \n\nResearch is needed to make sure your trade name is legally available, before opening, before expansion, before incorporation or before designing your logo. Similarities in sound, appearance and meaning affect you too!\n\nThere are 16+ million trade names in use in the United States. Similar names matter, if close in sound, appearance or meaning. Similar names in related classes, distribution channels and customer matter too. You are affected by Common Law use (14 million), State Trademarks (500,000) and Federal Trademarks (2 million).
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Try these:\nWhy are you selling?\nWhat is the weekly turnover?\nHow much S.A.V is included in the sale price?\nHealth certificates for all equipment?\nDate of last health inspection?\nHow many staff and will they stay?\nElectrical equipment certificates\nVAT returns?\nWhich wholesaler do you use\nHow many customers per day do you get?\n\nOff the top of my head, anyway. Depends on where the cafe is, of course, and what your target market is. Hot or cold food? Eat in or take-away etc.\n\nConcentrate on the health and safety part as well as the commercial part. Without one, you cant get the other.\n\nGood luck!
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You'd need a business plan first.  If it's a school project, probably doesn't have to be quite as detailed as if you were actually starting this business, although that depends on whether you're in high school, or getting your MBA.\n\nSome things to include - \nWhere will your shop be located, and how big will it be?\nAre there any legal restrictions (licenses required, such as business license and sales tax collection license - you might find this info on your state website)\nWhat professional help will you need to set up your business (e.g. lawyer, accountant) and how much will that cost\nWhat type of entity will your business be?  sole proprietorship? LLC?  s-corp?\nWhat merchandise will you carry, where will you get it, how much will it cost to purchase, how much will you sell it for (what markup?)\nWill you have any employees or just run it yourself?  Be aware that either way, there are income tax implications, but they're a lot more complicated if you have employees.\nHow much money will you need to start your business - Rent, utilities turnon fees, purchase of initial inventory - and if your location doesn't already have them, shelves, hardware to hang things on the walls, cash register....  and where will you get the money?  Probably combination of savings, investment by relatives and friends, maybe a bank loan but that could be tough to get\nOngoing costs after startup\nWhat competition will you have?\nHow will you get customers?\nHow much do you have to sell monthly to pay your costs and make some amount of profit?  How much profit can you reasonably expect to make?  Is it seasonal?\n\nHave fun with your project - sounds like it could be interesting.
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The simplest way to answer this is to see a need and fill it. \nThere are many different kinds of businesses out there \n( Large Corporations, small businesses, Franchises etc.). If you want to start your own, my suggestion is to take a Entrepreneur class at a local community college. It is not necessary but it will give you a good overall view of what may be ahead and answer alot of questions. \n\n1. have an idea on paper, write it all out, think it all the way thru, is it a service or a product? Will you make it yourself? resale? Who is your competition? and so on.\n\n2.Write down who your customers will be and why they will go to you rather than someone else.\n\n3.Do research on the area you think will be good to market in or set up shop. (surveys, cold calling, demographics,etc)\n\n4.If there is someone who is doing what you would like to, call and ask them politely if they would spend an hour or so to help you with your research. Come prepared with a good list of questions and be ready to do most of the listening. (AND MAKE SURE THEY ARE AT LEAST 40 MILES AWAY FROM WHERE YOU ARE THINKING OF LOCATING AS TO NOT COME ACROSS AS THEIR COMPETITION)\n\n5. The most important thing to remember is ** LOCATION **. As it is the second reason businesses fail. (the #1 reason they fail is poor money management)\n\n6. You will need to apply for a business license and place an newspaper ad with a ficticious business name. It is also a good idea to become incorporated, the tax benefits are well worth it.\n\n7. Make sure you weigh the pros and cons of being a business owner and that is it something you really want to do.\n\nAs for the best business is concerned, it should be one you have a passion for.
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Wow! tough question! I am a businessman since 12 years and I am still looking for the answer. There are thousands of book about that subject which would describe it better than me.\nFirst be sure that your idea is genuily OK. BE SURE YOU HAVE THE KNOW HOW. I STARTED 3 businesses in retail with my partners. We lost LOTS of money of the chain of pahramcies, now it is profitable. then 2 years ago, we started with optics and children stuff things and we are still loosing money. Why? we subestimated the real costs, not adpated products, too expensive, supplliers with delays (so we get winter baby clothes on 15th december) etc etc etc. you've got the know how, do it! otherwise, RUN!\nSecond, I would say organisation \nThird: be sure you have a minimum of financial backup and and be original by providing services! people love to be treated nicely.\nAll I said also depends on the country and the business size
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city/local ordinances stating what sort of businesses can operate in the building/area you want to open your shop.  also, you may need licenses - fire marshall, safety inspector, etc.  you also need to fill out tax forms with the state.  my suggestion would be calling both state and local governments and ask tham what steps you need to take as a lot of it depends on where you live.
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I own my own crappy pc store. If you are going to sell old/refurbished computers don't make that your primary source of income. Focus on service first, computer new and old are always going to have problems.\n\nThe problem with older computers is when something goes wrong with one of the parts it might be difficult to find a cost effective replacement part.\n\nWhere I live the majority of the population can't afford new computers so they by quality pre-owned computers. The major factor for most people is PRICE. I seldom get any clients who wants top of the range computers, most want just enough to type, look at pictures and use the internet If you can get some older games working on the PC it's a good start to draw them in. Once they experience gaming on any pc htey are likely to love and hate their consoles at the same time. Most peope i know once they start gaming on an old computer they ussualy save to buy a better entry level to mid range gaming pc so they can play some of the newer games.\n\nIf you can sell upgrades with insentives to trade in old hardware so you can gain acces to older hardware for a fraction of the price.\n\nTo actually start the business you are going to have to do some research ( ia ma guessing your'e in India, sorry if i am wrong).You need to find out what people can afford in the geographical areas you wish to concentrate on, is there competition in the area? can you arrange finance for your clients through the bank? where can you get hardware and software(suppliers) ? are the suppliers reliable? what will the transport cost for parts from my supplier per kilogram? are there discounts for bulk buying? will the prices rise or fall? goverment insentives? tax breaks> how do can you register your business? what kind of business do the suppliers require you to be(most supplier don't like sole propritors, they prefer close corperations(CC is the best for small business, well in South Africa anyway) or public/private companies? Book keeping requirements?\n\nResearch, my friend there is no point in starting a business if there is no market, or if the market is too competitive(that is my problem). If there is very little competition and there is a market you need to distinguish yourself rom the others. Service excellence and honesty at unbeatable prices will be a slow way to gain market share, but it works. If you are not technically minded you can always find out what it would cost to pay some one who is to help you. \n\nOnce you have done the reasearch you can formulate a plan, and implement it.\n\nHere is a link to a sight in South Africa (good for 3rd world/ developing countries) which will help you get started or give you some good ideas. Contact your local department of trade and industry and see if they know of some similar sites which are better suited for your country.\nhttp://www.seda.org.za/
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start small, speak with the owner, try to get in good with a smaller shop first, work your way up.  and don't give up!
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its gonna help to spell shop correctly in the first instance or none of you customers are going to have any faith in you. What about 'computer sales and service'
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Like any business, you begin by planning the business model. What is the purpose of the business, who are the customers, how will the business make money, what are the competitive markets? Develop the strategic plans, marketing plans, and financial plans. Determine the breakeven points and the profitable timelines. Establish the critical paths and associated timelines. In all of that you will uncover the guidelines that will provide your startup with a better than average chance of success.\n\nAside from the necessity of planning there are many legal concerns you must be ready to face. How will you protect your customers from fraudulent clicks? How will you prove in court if necessary, that the charges to your client are true “human” clicks from legitimate customers? You will want to establish a corporate structure to protect your personal property from the inevitable lawsuits and court cases these businesses are currently plagued with. Developing the software, establishing reliable hosting services, managing the billing and merchant accounts are all relatively easy from here.
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