[MDdan]

I know that some of you here are currently doing this, so I appreciate any input you may have.

I am looking for extra income, not a monsterous drain on my free time.

I've been doing this stuff as a hobby for years and professionally for the past 2 years.

A+, Net+, CCNA for what that's worth

Anyway, here are a few questions, although all input is appreciated

1) Rates: A coworker of mine who use to do this charged $35 for personal and $60 per hour for buisness. What are you guys charging? Do you offer free estimates, pricing by the job, etc?

2) Liability: Anybody ever have any problems with one of their customers? Any suggestions for not getting burned? (other than not screwing up...lol)

3) Parts/products/etc- I'd like to stay away from selling stuff because that involves inventory. Are any of you selling selling anything other than your service?

4) Promotion- word of mouth is great, and I'll make buisness cards, but any other cheap but effective ideas? should I bother to get a web host and set up a site?

5) Any other ideas?

Thanks folks.