How to Start Your Own Computer Cleaning Business
Computers need regular maintenance to keep them running smoothly and quickly. But many computer owners don't know how to use computer cleaning utilities to maintain the computer's performance. If you know how to keep computers running at their peak, a computer cleaning business may be for you. Here's how to start your own computer cleaning business.
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Decide what type of computer cleaning business you'll start. Will you work with businesses or individuals or both? Will you work on PCs or Macs or both?
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Obtain needed equipment. Get software applications and equipment needed to assess and clean computers.
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Set up your computer cleaning business. Select a business name checking first to make sure its not trademarked (http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/index.jsp). Set up your business structure (e.g. sole proprietor) and get needed permits or licenses as required by your city or county.
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Create a business plan. The plan should outline your business including your services, your target market, marketing strategies, financial information, and your goals for the next year.
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Obtain start up money. Your business plan can be used to apply for loans or seek investors. Other options include using your cash on hand, accessing savings, or credit cards. The Small Business Administration has great information on financing a business start up
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Market your business. Keeping your target market in mind, create marketing materials and put them in places they will find. Ideas include ads in magazines or newspapers, posting fliers, and building a website. When you open for business, send a press release to announce it. Also let everyone you know about your business and ask for referrals.
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