I have a small computer building and support company...how do I get more cutomers?
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Try writing some 'tips' articles...'How To Avoid Spam', 'How To Win The Virus Wars', 'How To Start A Blog'...provide information that will further position you locally as a tech expert. \n\nYou may also want to look at affiliate marketing as a way to augment your existing business.\n\nHere's a link to a free 200 page e-book that teaches everything you need to know to get started with affiliate marketing...it's really free and you can download it anonymously here:\n\nhttp://www.careyinternet.com/2006/05/07/free-affiliate-marketing-masters-course/\n\nI've also included a link below that talks about strategies for promoting a local business online...
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Me and other local customer computer builders.  Big brand name companies cut too many corners.  For all the computer systems I build, I'm willing to make a cheap custom system for someone, but I do *not* use crappy quality parts.\n\nMost systems built by big brand name companies will have some good quality parts and other stuff that is total crap.  I've worked on a lot of brand name systems, and the modems, motherboards, network cards, sound cards, and lots of other components tend to be inferior to parts that only cost a few dollars more.\n\nBig companies are all about their bottom line.  I'm about making a little money but more importantly building a quality computer system. They don't care if there is a modem that is $2 more that is 10x better than the piece of crap they put in. They just care that they saved $2000 on 2000 computers they put together.
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Yea if you market yourself right there is always someone in the need for computer repair. Also consider building your own machines and selling them.
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You might try approaching a large company about this.  Sometimes when they upgrade alot of computers they'll sell the old ones cheap or give them away.
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Try Dell, Mesh or Evesham. Even better, if you have a local computer builder, is to visit them and discuss your requirements face-to-face. You'll generally get a better customer experience and will be able to ensure your PC gives you exactly what you want it to.
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Call Dell and have them set you up with what you need. Talk to a real salesperson.\n\nDavid
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do research on the company, read there mission statement. this will help impress them with the fact you checked out the company. if they are a company that wants to expand, tell them you are interested in expanding with them and would take any job that would enable you to learn the most about the company to further your advancement. relax and smile.
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Try getting on board with an existing biz system.\nContact me if you want: camjubin at yahoo
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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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just make sure its not a company that makes you pay them a "fee" to start up.  those are scams.
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first of all it does help to have clientel.....that was my mistake...second you need equipment, buisness cards, and a phone # where cleints can reach you.
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could be part of it yes  talk to soemone at your near by computer store
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I am 16 and I have a small buisness doing what the first guy said. I have made tons of money just helping people do mundane things. Just reimage peoples computers, or hook up VPN, that sorta thing. Like he said, competeing w/ dell is going to be hard. But if you start to fix people computers, make sure you tell them that you are "starting out" because just in case something goes wrong, it will be all you fault, and the world is going to come crashing down. Drum up some customers, and you will have a small clientel. Take it from me, I have a samll amount of experiacne. Just don't take my customers...
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If your getting into the pc repair business, be cautious.  Do it as a night job at first.  Put an advert in your local paper and wait for the call.  Make sure you have a set price per hour before you go in and be honest. Be nice to your customer and be on time.  Just get your feet wet and see if you really want to take the next step.
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I don't disagree with the above answer, but they are not worth the money you will dump into them. Try 167 dollars just to start things off! Stick with people you know or smaller local businesses. The people doing the work will be paid more and will probably be much more reasonable with their prices. Just because you have a cool logo, doesn't mean you know how to fix computers.
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Where are you in the world?  \n\nThere are many leasing companies that lease computers to major corporations and replace them every two-three years.   \n\nAre you missionary supported?  If so many churches could put out a request to members.  Most folks in the USA have old computers they don't know what to do with.  \n\nIf you are in the USA, there is an established governement program.  You can apply at  www.computers.fed.gov
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Find one on eBay! You'll probably want a branded one if you are not much of a computer person. They also come with technical support and really they are quite cheaper than if you had someone build you one from scratch. This is because a giant like Dell gets their parts in huge quantities and therfore pays MUCH less than a small computer shop would. The savings is passed on to you. And, if you ever decide to sell your PC and get a newer one, you'll find it easier to sell a branded and modeled unit versus a no-namer.