Computer Business Ideas: Plan and Guide for Home Based PC Business

May 20, 2010 19 Comments

Question: I am planning to go for small business of any computer related, can you please help me that how to go about it and what type of computer business I should do in the present market, I am having experience on computer hardware, networking and mail administration. Kindly help and expecting your favorable advice.

I’ll really appreciate if you can share some really nice ideas related to computer business, I preferably want to start small computer business from home.

Answer: Since you have experience, you can start hardware as well as maintenance programs. You don’t have to worry much. I am advising you to start both the things 1. Hardware & 2. Annual maintenance service to gather. The re is a great opportunity for the same. And in today’s world, commercial enterprises have to get annual maintenance programmer. So you can provide them a good service and earn as well.

How To Start a Computer Business

So you want to do business in computer assembly and spare parts.

You have nice idea. To do the kind of business you mentioned you would be required to have 5 to 6 lakhs to invest. First of all you can see following requirements:

  • Contact with supplier
  • Select Location where demand is higher
  • Analyze and find who are the competitor
  • Decide the type and size of business
  • Decide about the equipment you want to deal in.
  • The company specific equipment or particular assembly equipment
  • Purchasing power of customer in locality you selected
  • Advertisement in vernacular news paper
  • Advertisement by pamphlets, brochures.

As we briefly discussed above points are crucial to understand to enter into this business.

What consumer demands is necessary to know to determine what shall be the future demand and what the current scenario is. Decide from whom you would like buying the stock you require. This would take the analysis of his reputation, financial capabilities, type of services, type of guarantees they give.

If possible try to situate you place of business in malls or super malls or  super market where the people visiting the most.  Identify who are the competitors near by you and find out their strategy and discounting and other guarantees scheme etc.

Because all these information will give you necessary information to decide your own strategy which is more beneficial to customers to attract new customers.

Then the next question is the product you will deal in . You have too many options like to deal in particular company’s product or to do in assembly computer. Margin wise the assembly computer business will yield more return than others. You can offer good schemes to attract customers.

Provide good after sales services and ensure your customer about quality of your product and services you will provide in future to build their trust.

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  • Mahesh said:

    Hi
    I wanted to start a computer peripheral shop or computer accessories shop. What do you say about that. I am now residing at vellore tamilnadu.

    How can i start the business in a small way first. I have experience in computer maintenance and did CCNA AND MCSE. buT i donot want to get into maintenance and servicing. I want to start of with computer accessories. I hope i can get items from chennai since it is near to vellore.

    Please advice me

    Mahesh Naryanan

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    Scott Wilson Reply:

    Mr. Mahesh,
    You are interested in that business and you have experience in the same field and that is great. If the materials are available near by your place, you can do it well.
    You have mentioned that you want to start it from a small enterprise. Every business starts from a small base and then takes a big turn. So don’t worry and you can go ahead.
    If you need any further guidance, you can definitely ask your questions here. This website is specially to guide people to their destiny.
    Thank you.

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  • prajish Joy said:

    Hi

    I am thinking of starting a small business of Computer Hardware products in mumbai , i am into this profession since 3 years.

    Kindly guide me is it good business in mumbai ..

    and how can i start with i want to the steps…???

    Thx

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  • sarang said:

    Hi dear This Sarang Joshi. I want to start new business for computer and networking. I have experience in computer hardware and networking but I don’t have strong network for customer.
    so please help me what should I do. I need your helpful advice..

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  • K L said:

    I am a business woman who is in need of a part time job and I have a son whose 9 months old. My skills: I do typing, powerpoint, excel. I am college graduate. I work in my convenience store as a store manager. I am looking for a job that is not stressful, is not in a hurry for deadlines,and can do other task. I stayed in my parents house in the Philippines..

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  • B C said:

    Hello, I want to start a company which will provide online jobs to engineering students. These jobs will be flexible in time. It can be on daily basis or can be like a project. Further if job provider think that a student has done good work he can offer him a job after completing his degree. I will start providing jobs here. Since IITK is a well known technical institute. I think many technical companies may be interested,later I can join more people to my network..
    I want to start this business but I don’t have enough fund. Also I need some guidance to start my own company.
    Thank you.

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  • M L said:

    Hello, I am Post Graduate in Education. I am looking for a home based jobs. Presently I am working for a Private Company , I am very much familiar with computer jobs such as data entry. I am looking for a perfect home based jobs or business.
    Kindly do the needful and show me the right path to venture into this field .
    Looking for a shout at your end .
    Thank you.

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  • SD said:

    Hi Sir,
    I am planning to open sales and services of computers. I just want to know which one would be advantageous either to open authorized service centers for single brand or to deal with all computer and laptop brand available in the market.
    Thank you.

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  • SAK said:

    Hello,
    I am pursuing my B.Sc (Final year) with computer science, physics, mathematics from calcutta university. Can I have a job in technical field after completing my B. SC?
    Please do the needful.
    Thank you

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  • VN said:

    Hi,
    I wanted to start a computer peripheral shop or computer accessories shop. How much I have to Invest in it. How can I start the business in a small way first. Can I have to take some dealership of particular company?
    Please advice me.

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  • MOS said:

    Hi,
    I am having 2 yrs 7 months experience in call center as a customer service representative please suggest me some business which I can start with zero Investment, initially. And also which has the future in it since I am looking at in for long term please do needful.
    Thank you.

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  • VG said:

    Hello Sir,
    I want to start small business of computer hardware and networking at my home only. Please help me how I start I am doing hardware networking course. I am jobless currently. Please guide me what should I do.
    Thank you.

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  • Salome said:

    I want to start a computer business center, I have been in the business for over 9 years now and I was thinking that the business depends on the location, but here in Lagos, the most business areas you can see people have already occupied those place. Please I want you to advise me on how and what to do next because I really Love the business.
    Thank you.

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    Scott Wilson Reply:

    Salome,
    Do you really see the opportunity for this business there? If the answer yes, you can start your business. But now the key point will be the marketing. How well you market your new business, that matters a lot.
    Thank you.

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  • DM said:

    Hello sir,
    I am interested in opening a CYBER CAFE. Many of my friends told me that it is flop business. I want to do this
    because I only effort 1 to 1.5 lakh on my starting business. Please guide me about the business and its requirements.
    Thank you.

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  • HM said:

    Hello sir,
    I am thinking of starting a small business of Computer Hardware products, I am into this profession since 3 years. Please suggest me how I can start with zero Investment, initially. And also which has the future in it since I am looking at in for long term please do needful. Kindly guide me is it good business. And how can I start with?
    Thank you.

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  • NJ said:

    Hello,

    1. I am interested in opening a small business with a investment of 20 Lac.
    2. I have an 2 year experience in private Computer Institute.
    3. Now, I am interested in a fixed business.
    4. Want to start business of computer Sale & Service.
    5. With our brand & personal service.
    6. Products are according to the customer configuration with genuine parts.

    Is the plan is good or not?
    If yes, then make me more effective ideas to implement on that business or what to add in that business?
    Thank you.

    If no, plz tell me the reasons??

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    Scott Wilson Reply:

    NJ,
    It is a very good business plan as you have experience in the same field. Please inform us when you start your business and please feel free to ask any queries. We are\ here to guide you.
    Thank you.

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  • NIRUP RATHORE said:

    Hi… I am a computer Tech professional with 7 years of exp,with technical skills in computer hardware software, printing resources and networking infrastructure management skills. Currently working with an MNC pharma group as IT system support engineer managing all company computer resources i.e. installation configuration and troubleshooting and repair of computer equips etc.

    I am planning to have or start my own computer solutions services + stationary products services of education and offices allied products.

    I would like to have opinion on this that how to start or the prerequisites before going for own business i.e. in computer services.

    thanks in advance for advices.

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