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xXSoapXx
08-06-2012, 02:51 AM
ok guys my friend hit me with the proposition of a lifetime.... to open my own business building rebuilding repairing xboxes,pc,macs,ipods iphones
i want to do it but reality is im scared i dont know enough or i might screw up somewhere ending up costing me money im pretty good at fixing laptops,pc,xbox,and ps3 (honestly ALL consoles)
well its an open discussion ask me anything im just asking you guys should i go for it?
my closest friend said FUCK YEAH he taught me all i know about ipods and macs and i can always call on him (he works in a pc repair store down in iowa) and i havent told my parents since they might automatically start pulling the school card (even though i was thinking of going to school to become certified)
well let the questions fly ill be refreshing lol
CloudStrife7x
08-06-2012, 02:54 AM
hell yeah i say go for it :053:, i would love to have i job like that :029:
xXSoapXx
08-06-2012, 02:58 AM
thnx for the support cloud i really need it lol im so nervous considering its not just family computers i will be working with...
CloudStrife7x
08-06-2012, 03:08 AM
thnx for the support cloud i really need it lol im so nervous considering its not just family computers i will be working with...
i now how you feel, i fix my families and friends computes all the time, whenever my family has a friend that i dont know and asks me to fix a computer, i used to get nervous, but over time i got used to it :), now if anyone asks me i can help out just fine, so i know you will do great bro :D
Creeative316
08-06-2012, 03:10 AM
hell yeah give it a shot you never know it might go somewhere else too business wise you never know :)
thegutta
08-06-2012, 03:18 AM
of course soap go for it bro what you got to lose :) you got everything to gain bro give it a try cuz if you don't you may regret it in the future so don't fear failure bro and remember “The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.” :D
actualmanx
08-06-2012, 03:20 AM
If you can do it then you should, make sum money for yourself.. im always fixing pc's team viewer worst thing that happend to me i make no money for my fixing lol... go for it
xXSoapXx
08-06-2012, 03:22 AM
i appreciate all the support guys ill go for it i know if im stumped i have you guys to fall back on :D
ainokeato
08-06-2012, 06:53 AM
Excuse me for playing devils advocate, but, are you certified? Have you any credentials backing you? How much trust could you offer people that you know what you're doing enough to take their item and repair it? If you're not certified or have gotten any schooling (outside of some guy from Iowa that works in a computer repair store) how do I know you can do the job right?
Ultimately, if you haven't gone to school for this, if you aren't certified, then I don't think it's a good idea, nor a smart one, to start a business doing this. YET. Go to school, do what you need to do, get that done, get your certification, then open your own business. Doing this backwards could cause you to make mistakes that will cost you more than an early business can afford simply because you jumped the gun and didn't do it the right way.
Serious_M
08-06-2012, 10:58 AM
I think your doing great xXSoapXx just go for it
xXSoapXx
08-06-2012, 11:31 AM
Excuse me for playing devils advocate, but, are you certified? Have you any credentials backing you? How much trust could you offer people that you know what you're doing enough to take their item and repair it? If you're not certified or have gotten any schooling (outside of some guy from Iowa that works in a computer repair store) how do I know you can do the job right?
Ultimately, if you haven't gone to school for this, if you aren't certified, then I don't think it's a good idea, nor a smart one, to start a business doing this. YET. Go to school, do what you need to do, get that done, get your certification, then open your own business. Doing this backwards could cause you to make mistakes that will cost you more than an early business can afford simply because you jumped the gun and didn't do it the right way.
certified i am not but all the stuff i learned was from someone who is certified to work with apple products and microsoft products also my work isnt like some second hand basement dweller my guarantee is (even when i fix peoples computers at home) if it works fine if it breaks at any time ill fix it for free u pay for the parts which is a hell of a guarantee compared to other computer shops or repairmen and to top it off if i need a part i dont need to order from ebay since my friend is certified i can order through him at a huge discounted price and the final cherry for this ice cream is i will be going to school for my certifications WHILE i work so its win win for all
fullmetal172
08-06-2012, 11:40 AM
I say go for it while getting your certification
8Ball
08-06-2012, 12:59 PM
For PCs, Comptia A+ Cert, difficult? hahaha nope.avi I also advise you to disregard whatever the cert tells you, it's either inefficient or just stupid, i remember it wanted me to take the entire thing apart to check a cable before just asking the bios, ah good times. It's a multiple choice test that basically entitles you to charge more and you get a nice plastic card to flash like it means something. Now the cert only lasts like 3 years though, mine is permanent because i snagged it before the change, i also have Network+ which basically means i can run cables and build a network to be proud of, combine with the MS certs and diplomas (nvqs) and i am basically a know it all with various titles.
As for apple products, built for retards, by children, broken by retards, of children; but not repaired by them. I personally will not touch a mac because i might catch the herpa-derp but being certified to repair these products will come in handy, fortunately i don't associate with mac owners so i very rarely even have to look at one.
You may wish to revaluate your gurantee, remember, the customer is never right (but should be treated as if they are), they are stupid (why else are they not fixing it their damn self?) and unwilling to learn, prey on this, you don't have to do a half assed job but you do have to not overdo it, you go over the top and suddenly your drowning in a sea of excessive workload which will not pay off. I've done more then my fair share of teamviewer sessions, at one point i was going to use a mouse macro to mimic the repetitive clicks, these days i just use images.
Tell me more of these certification discounts... am i being screwed?
If you want to know more about the certs let me know, i have some material to make this a breeze, it's not cheating to cheat at these low level ones, they are basically a sticker of competence. try this shit on something like a ccna however and your cert is worthless if you can't back it up, cisco tests are more fun, they have simulators.
I taught a 9 year old enough to be A+ certed, and his attention span and competence are... not optimal.
xXSoapXx
08-06-2012, 04:27 PM
For PCs, Comptia A+ Cert, difficult? hahaha nope.avi I also advise you to disregard whatever the cert tells you, it's either inefficient or just stupid, i remember it wanted me to take the entire thing apart to check a cable before just asking the bios, ah good times. It's a multiple choice test that basically entitles you to charge more and you get a nice plastic card to flash like it means something. Now the cert only lasts like 3 years though, mine is permanent because i snagged it before the change, i also have Network+ which basically means i can run cables and build a network to be proud of, combine with the MS certs and diplomas (nvqs) and i am basically a know it all with various titles.
As for apple products, built for retards, by children, broken by retards, of children; but not repaired by them. I personally will not touch a mac because i might catch the herpa-derp but being certified to repair these products will come in handy, fortunately i don't associate with mac owners so i very rarely even have to look at one.
You may wish to revaluate your gurantee, remember, the customer is never right (but should be treated as if they are), they are stupid (why else are they not fixing it their damn self?) and unwilling to learn, prey on this, you don't have to do a half assed job but you do have to not overdo it, you go over the top and suddenly your drowning in a sea of excessive workload which will not pay off. I've done more then my fair share of teamviewer sessions, at one point i was going to use a mouse macro to mimic the repetitive clicks, these days i just use images.
Tell me more of these certification discounts... am i being screwed?
If you want to know more about the certs let me know, i have some material to make this a breeze, it's not cheating to cheat at these low level ones, they are basically a sticker of competence. try this shit on something like a ccna however and your cert is worthless if you can't back it up, cisco tests are more fun, they have simulators.
I taught a 9 year old enough to be A+ certed, and his attention span and competence are... not optimal.
you sir will be my mentor starting tomorrow ok :D i spoke to the guy and we shook hands he is going to get the building ready he has all the licenses and we agreed to me working and getting my certifications also my friend seems to know a place to buy OEM parts uber cheap ill ask him later and send you a pm on the link :D
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