Capital Required for PC Repair Shop?

[RituallyPure]

I want to start up a PC repair/sales shop, and I just want to know how much initial money I need to begin with. I already have an idea of what I need for a building and location, and already have that in mind. But as far as everything else goes... What do I need? Anything "hidden" that may suprise me when I need to tackle it?

Basically, I intend for this to be a shop that specializes in PC diagnosis, repair, as well as hardware and software (major titles only) sales.

Those who are in the field who could post their opinions would also be great!

Thank You,

R.P.

[Steve R Jones]

Need to look into insurance. Imagine someone dropping off their pc with a novel they've been writting for ten years and its not there when they pick up the pc..

[RituallyPure]

When I was a newbie and had my system taken into a shop, they would always let me know if they needed to wipe the hard drive or delete any significant files, before doing it - and then I would have to authorize it.

I would have thought that would have covered you... !?

R.P.

[Blazer06]

Ummmm, about how big of a company / location. PC Sales, or just repair or a hybred? From a plan I'm doing for someone, and one i did for myself, you could get away with it as cheap as $5,000. But if you want to have stocked parts and systems your looking at $15 - 75,000.


Heres my reapair agreement:





Blazing Computers Repair/Sale Agreement


Blazing Computers is committed to making your computer running as good as possible. We guarantee that your computer will be working when you get it back, or there’s no charge to you! We also guarantee that all new computer systems are ready for you use, unless otherwise stated.


DATA ON HARD DRIVE
Please note that Blazing Computers does not accept any responsibility for any software applications, data, or any other information stored on any part of any product that is brought in for repair. Blazing Computers will back up all files in the My Documents folder, and any other files you specify to back up. Blazing Computers will not back up any software applications.

WARRANTY
Blazing Computers’ 30-day Limited Service Warranty covers your repair/sale*. This ensures that you will get the most value for your money.

SOFTWARE LICENSING
The customer is responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses for software installed/to be installed on the computer.

DEPOSIT
A deposit in full is required if any parts or software need to be purchased.

LOSS OR DAMAGE
In no case will Blazing Computers be responsible for any incidental or consequential loss or damage.

I, the undersigned, agree to these terms.


_______________________________



Date: __________________________


*30-Day Limited Service Warranty

If any part(s), software, or computer(s), new or used/repaired fails within 30 days of sale, repair, or delivery the part(s), software, or computer(s) will be replaced or refunded in agreement to these terms. 1Blazing Computers will replace, or refund the defective parts(s), software, or computer(s). 2Blazing Computers has the rights to the defective part if it is refunded. 3This warranty will be voided if Blazing Computers finds that the part(s), software, or computer(s) have become defective due to misuse, misapplication, accident, or abuse. 4Being used any other way than general consumer use is considered misuse. A full text version of the manufacturer's warranty may be obtained. Restocking and shipping fees may be applied to returned items.


Lost some frormatting from word to here, but the basis is essential.


Blaze