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Computer Technician Training: Start Your Own Freelance Repair Business

Computer Technician Training: Start Your Own Freelance Repair Business By Kelly Richardson
kelly.richardson@hqeducation.com
HQ Education Columnist
June 27, 2006

Gene and Elizabeth Colwell, a husband and wife team with a shared interest in technology, have parlayed the demand for qualified computer repair technicians into a booming family business. And all you need to copy this lucrative formula is to get computer technician training and open your very own repair business.

If you are looking to get into the computer repair business but are turned off at the prospect of working for someone else, the Colwells are living proof that it can be done. Starting CEI Computer Services from their own home, this enterprising couple handles a wide range of computer and business machine repair. What began as a modest service will have Gene and Elizabeth moving into a retail location within months. Their clients are happy to receive computer repair advice from them as opposed to corporate numbers listed on the machines. Here's what some computer technician training can do for your career.

Computer Repair: High Tech Training

  • Local Surplus. Once you complete your computer repair training, you will be able to get a great deal of business through local advertisements.
  • Personal Service. Clients often prefer a computer repair technician that will make house calls on products that are giving them trouble.
  • Build and Sell. Computer repair training could give you enough inside knowledge to help you be able to build and sell your own machines.

The presence of technology in our lives requires trained professionals to keep our computers running. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a bright future for professionals with computer repair training.

Computer Technician Training: Career Profile

  • Basic Knowledge. Your can begin your computer repair business with as little as a few weeks of technician training.
  • Competitive Market. Employment prospect for computer repair technicians are better if you have electronics experience, as well.
  • Freelance Opportunity. Completing your computer technician training will allow you to go into business for yourself.

As the Colwells have shown, just a little computer repair training and the willingness to market locally can be the start of a lucrative technician career.

Sources
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers, U.S. Department of Labor Statistics
Computer repair firm eyes expansions, The Business Review


About the Author

A freelance writer, researcher and teacher, Kelly Richardson has over 15 years of creative and technical writing experience. He teaches secondary Honors-level English and writes for a variety of clients in specialized industries such as medicine, technology and education. Kelly holds Undergraduate and Graduate degrees in English and Education from Georgia State University. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Policy & Leadership.


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