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I currently been doing computer repairs for a long time now, and i ran my own business from a retail shop, but too much overheads, and I would like to cut down the overhead, and have only a workshop at home, and do all my work 90% mobile on the road, but I'm not sure how to start by doing that, how can I get clients? how can I advertise? what form of advertising works best? what should my ads say? and what type of equipment should I carry with me all that time? what type of vehicle is mostly suited for this kind of work?

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Hello Peter, you basically gave me a general idea which i already had, but what I'm looking for is a much much more specific clear ideas of what i should be doing.
example: telling me to put ads in the newspaper and flyers is a very common idea, but what type of ad, i need details on how to make this type of ad, what contents should it contain exactly.
another thing about my previous clientell, i will be keeping my current clients, but i don't believe that they are ever enough, i'm not worried about my current clients, because i know they will still be with me, but im more worried about how to get new clients, new contracts, new work out there.
a much more detailed specifications would be greatly appreciated.

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not enough details. i need to know what to do, not what kind of things i should consider doing..!!

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the answer i got is not what the detailed i was requesting.

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I don't know how to do any of these things, i'm looking for someone to basically tell me how to advertise my company.
ex: write your company information on your vehicle, put the company name on the back and both sides of your vehicle, and make sure the phone number is there, but make sure its visible from a distance.
ex2: make a flyer that is a fullpage, half page, little booklet, whatever it is, make the cover page bla bla bla, give prices inside, don't price anything inside, etc.

thats how much details i want, i'm not looking for someone to give me a general idea of what i should be doing, because i already knew that from before, specially that i have been in business for 5 years in the same location.

i hope this makes things more clear.

Hi and Welcome to Just Answer,

Ok, let's take a look at this;

I would like to take a shot at this if it is ok,

I too do a little on site repairs, personally the word of mouth is the best as stated above, but that is only part of it;

Let's answer your specific questions;

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How can I get clients?

How can I advertise?

What form of advertising works best?

These all go in the same question, Placing Magnetic Signs on your Van/Truck works great, Left, right and back. In your signs make them simple; "Need on site computer work done... The call 555-555-5555 for a appointment. You might even place receive 10% off first visit, by mentioning that you seen this on my van/truck.

Get business cards, take them to places like, laundry mats, restaurants, Leave a stack, and on the card give them a 10% discount.

Place a small ad in the penny power or local paper, again offer a 10% discount to new customers.

Give your quotes live, don't print anything... example $50/hour.... Times change, gas prices change... Never set your self up to having to throw away out dated material.

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What should my ads say?

Make this simple;

Need computer work done at your location... Call 555-555-5555 for a free phone quote, We are fast, and we guaranty our work. Locally Est. since 1975

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What type of equipment should I carry with me all that time?

My suggestion here is get the basic 100 piece electronic tool kit, some test equipment, but, unless you are going to specify a specific computer you are willing to work on, this is impossible to determine. I would have basic, Hard drive, Modems, Sound Cards, Video Cards, RAM, CMOS Batteries, Jumpers, and so on, never throw anything away, until you know it is bad, this becomes inventory. If you can keep your mobile unit close to the city, you can use places like Radio Shack as your warehouse. So when needing to run for a part, simply tell them you are going to your warehouse.

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What type of vehicle is mostly suited for this kind of work?

I have a 6 cylinder van; it is roomy and great on mileage. That would be my advice, I hope this helps.

I hope this helps

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Thank You Very Much. If this helps, click on the"Accept." Michael L

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