[control-your destiny]

I would like to open small computer sales and services shop but I have no idea where to start or If It Is profitable .

Could anyone help me out,please.

[spyro]

Computer sales is not very profitable. Most of the money is made in service. I would start with a business plan that lays out all of the information. A plan will take you from the overall goal, through financials, to competitive analysis and etc.. Thats where you start.

[control-your destiny]

I do appreciate your help.So, should I concentrate pc repair only or I should
supplement with sales as well.what about selling used computers .

[rob2009]

do both. you can still profit from sales, it may be not as much as you would make repairing but it will keep a constant stream of money. (if you get customers) Then you can also do repair. Sales doesnt take much time, just referbish a PC then put a tag on it. its worth the extra $ on top of your computer repair.

[chem]

I work at a small computer retail store. I'd be willing to go over everything with you for $$$. I can tell you every little thing about what we do. :-p

[rob2009]

Originally Posted by chem

I work at a small computer retail store. I'd be willing to go over everything with you for $$$. I can tell you every little thing about what we do. :-p

are you serious? You are going to charge him for you to tell him stuff? Thats not right. Just send him an email for free...some people are wayyyy too greedy these days.

[chem]

It would take hourS to explain everything. You can't explain a full plan in one simple email. It takes many emails back and forth til your both on the same page

[jg_macarthy]

Well the point of this forum is a free exchange of information. If your going to explain every detail of a business to him and how to run it, then why arent you a business consultant?