Should I start a Customization Computer Building Company

[nskkam]

Should I start a Customization Computer Building Company
i know the markets are weak and i shouldnt start but i cant loose anything can some one give me marketing skills

 

[butchrecon]

You can loose quite a bit. If you rent a space and dont do enough business to cover overhead you will looses there. What about other shops in the area? Figure out what they charge and be comparable to them. Offer a Wide selection of products, you dont have to keep a large inventory (most PC parts you can get within 24hours), just ensure that your customers have a good selection.

Personally, since I managed a Computer Shop for 3 years (96-99) I would suggest not doing it if your market area is small. We were barely making it in a town that had 10 Shops. ALL trying to undercut the other. If you have a large market area or there are very few computer stores in your region then go for it. One piece of advice... ADVERTISE AS MUTCH AND AS CHEAPLY AS POSSIBLE. James Collins
Computer Hardware Engineer
A+, MCP

email: butchrecon@skyenet.net

 

[nskkam]

it will be in my house not a shop i wont spen money for a shop but i will take orders on the phone i will build customized computers which people want so i dont waste monet even building computers until somebody wants one and i will spend money on advertisement

 

[Smack]

I live in Atlanta and purchased my PC from a guy who builds PC's. It's been a good reliable system, and since I did not need a monitor, mouse etc, it was much cheaper than going commercial. He advertised the actual PC in the Atlanta Advertiser which is fairly inexpensive. He would build two or three at a time, and not build more until he sold those. I also have a strong dislike for companies which sell PC's with all these rebates which require 2 years internet service. My parents bought their PC this way (after I told them not to!) And they hate their provider, but got locked into the deal.
-Smack

 

[nskkam]

i will be doing exactly what this guy will be doing is there some speacil market stratergy

 

[Smack]

Personally I think the system should speak for itself, it's kind of like Tool Time Tim Taylor. Memory,processor, video card specs etc. Short and sweet. You could also add a trailer will build custom PC's to suit or something like that. You could also print up some nice looking flyers with phone # tear-offs and put them at your local Walmart, grocery store etc. One key thing is that your systems have to be reliable, and when you get calls, you must let the customer know you'll be around to help. Offer a limited guarantee, and give the customer the warranties you get when purchasing the hardware, let them know you'll help fix it if they happened to get a bad memory card, processor etc. Thats one of the reasons why so many folks pay the extra cost for Sears products. They know Sears has a strong commitment to guaranteeing their products. Your reputation as being honest, reliable and willing to go the extra mile is priceless. If you have the ability to teach, you could also teach some beggining classes to help get your name out.I taught free classes at a local library, and i mean they were basic. This is a mouse, this is an icon, this is how you copy/paste etc. Most people who attended were 55 and older. This age group is hungry for knowledge on how to use a pc, and what products to purchase. Even if you don't get a sale out of it, I can guarantee one thing - it is extremely rewarding!And it is cool as S@#$! to see these people realize that they can do this! If you teach, you have just created a whole new market by passing on skills you don't even think of.
-Smack

 

[nskkam]

thanks what is a trailer

 

[fuller]

Hey nskkam,

I say go for it. My advice to you is to keep a job until your own company starts to grow.