Mobile Computer Repair Still in Great Demand: Tips for Startups
Once you’ve completed your college courses and have qualified to work as a trainee in computer repair in the UK, you will gain the experience needed to step out on your own if that’s what you’d like to do. Maybe you have always dreamed of having your own computer repair service and in your time training you found that very few shops offer mobile repair services. If this is what you’d like to do, i.e., start a mobile computer repair service, here are a few tips that should help you accomplish your dreams.
Register to Do Business in the UK
The first thing you need to do is to register your business with the proper authorities so that everything is legal, and the taxman knows who and where you are. This is an important first step, even as a self-employed computer repair service, and it’s something that could cost a small fortune in penalties if avoided. Also, being registered will add credibility to your service and that’s something most customers will require when doing business with you. If you are registered and have the appropriate licenses, you will gain credibility that is priceless.
Equipment You Will Need
You have probably amassed many of the tools and equipment needed during your time in college and as a trainee. Not all the tools you used belonged to the company you worked for, so start there when calculating the costs of such things as meters, soldering irons and so forth which you don’t already own. Then there is the fact that you will need a van to get around in with all your tools and equipment. If the initial cost of everything is going to be an issue, perhaps you can afford a used Transit Custom for sale at the Car Credit Centre. These are generally used as transport or service vehicles and can hold everything you need to provide a mobile service. You can often be matched with a lender who will finance your van so that you aren’t hit with a huge out-of-pocket expense at startup.
Advertising and Recommendations
Don’t forget that unless consumers know you offer this service, they will not look for you when something goes awry with their personal or business computers. Many people don’t like the inconvenience of bringing theirs to the shop to be repaired and time may be of the essence. They will likely want a computer repair tech who can come to their location so that they aren’t left without a computer for days or even weeks. Don’t forget Google My Business when advertising your mobile service and do remember to get customer reviews wherever possible. Word of mouth goes a long way, especially in a local market area in which you are working, so get those reviews and permission to post them if you will be hosting a business website.
There is still a great demand for mobile computer repair services simply for the reasons mentioned above. Both convenience and the element of time are important for today’s consumers, business or private, and if you can provide those, get positive customer reviews, and offer better than excellent service, you will be a success in no time at all.
