I am looking to open a computer business, any help on how to setup please?

[shabirgani786]

The services I will be providing, I undersatnd for a begginer is a lot, but most of these serveices will be handed to other comapnies who will work in conjuction with myself *

Computer Hardware/Software
Servers
Web Design*
Network Cabling + extras *
Mobile phones
This a home based business with the * services being given out to companies who I have made an agreement with.

[emmettgolf]

Are you opening a retail business? If you are, that is the very first thing that you have to realize. It is a retail business that sells computer stuff. As such, you will do 2/3 of your business during the last quarter and to maximize your business during this time, you have to advertise. Do not spend money advertising during Jan - July. Retail drops off during this time and it doesn't pay.

Wait until Jul 1 to open. Lay the ground work in your community for a month by letting everyone that you know. Have a grand openeing on Aug 20th with ads and everything. That will give you time to take advantage of th eseason. Do not order excess inventory past December. Your sales will begin to drop off sharply in january. It will set on your shelves and become out dated.

[Marc G]

First try to start off small. Its like constructing a tall building. You have to set the cement to contruct the foundation, and from there work your way up. A few computers would be a good start; probably 4 CPUs. Each unti will handle different aspects. Until you gain enough money, it is up to you if you'd like to expand your business.

[Bob G]

It takes a lot of work. You need to get your resale certificate then make contact with vendors for the products you want to sell. Sit down and make a comprehensive list of what you intend to sell and who you intend to sell too. From that list you'll be able to figure out what products you want to sell.

Do you have a lot of capitol to start? If not, advertising is going to be difficult. Signs for you vehicle help. You can get the magnetic ones. Consider your company's mission statement. I serve a particular group only. Anything outside that group I don't deal with. If you try to be everything to everybody you will find yourself pulled in too many directions. Once you know who you want to sell to you can start looking at how to advertise to them.

There is a long list of things to do and set up. It took me a couple months to get all the details worked out. The hardest part is getting things rolling and getting clients. There is always a trust issue at first.

Good luck. It's hard work and very frustrating but can be a load of fun.