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O/T: Home-based pc business ideas?

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MeAnthony

02-12-2007 06:41:41




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I'm hunting for some suggestions for what to do. I have some computer-related education; I've finished courses at the local college to get an associates degree in computer networking(Microsoft). However, I don't have my industry certifications yet(hard to get in anywhere without these). I do like the idea of working for myself, being able to set my own schedule, etc. I realize any kind of startup will require long hours, at least at first. But that's something I'm willing to do as long as it has a fair chance of paying off down the road. I also have almost no cash to invest, so I won't be jumping into anything right away. I'm looking for ideas to plan around.

As far as qualifications, I have hardware, software and networking education, but not a whole lot of hands-on experience. Basic html, C++ as well.

I do have a significant amount of construction experience, and small/heavy construction equipment mechanic-type skills as well. How to tie it all together in a money-making structure?

I've also heard of places that do data recovery in the event that a business suffers some sort of disaster and can't fully recover data from their hardware. I don't know what investment this would require.

Thank you for your time. Suggestions and opinions are welcome.

Sincerely,
Anthony

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BobReeves

02-12-2007 13:50:49




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 Re: O/T: Home-based pc business ideas? in reply to MeAnthony, 02-12-2007 06:41:41  
Hey wanna buy a business.. www.somethinxtra.com

Just turned 62 and after 15 years of 18 hour days I am ready to quit. Make me an offer I can't refuse.



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steve_ne

02-12-2007 08:13:06




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 Re: O/T: Home-based pc business ideas? in reply to MeAnthony, 02-12-2007 06:41:41  
Might want to get into some type of training on repairing "GPS" or Electronic Grade-Control Systems and Sprayers. Just about everything has some type of computer.



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Dave H (MI)

02-12-2007 07:18:39




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 Re: O/T: Home-based pc business ideas? in reply to MeAnthony, 02-12-2007 06:41:41  
I do a lot of work with small business people. A lot of them are home based. The best and most succesful spent several years in their chosen field before coming up with a way to either (1)do the same thing at home or (2)find a needed service that was hard to get and offer it from home. Most home based businesses are service oriented or they take over the house PDQ. I would go out and work for a while before I tried anything like you are suggesting. People WILL ask for references and credentials and you just don't have them to offer at this point.

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TomTX

02-12-2007 07:17:29




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 Re: O/T: Home-based pc business ideas? in reply to MeAnthony, 02-12-2007 06:41:41  
For starters, post this somewhere else. Tom



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oldfarmtractor

02-12-2007 06:50:27




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 Re: O/T: Home-based pc business ideas? in reply to MeAnthony, 02-12-2007 06:41:41  
Experience is a key in most activities.

If I were you, I would find a job for a few years and get that experience on someone else's nickel. The school for which I work hires a variety of people at various levels of experience and knowledge. Some are still here, others have moved on.

One problem with working for yourself. You need to make more than you expect. You will be expected to pay both ends of your SSI, you will be expected to pay your own insurance, you will need to pay for your own vacation, tools and more.

BTW, while working for someone else, they might foot the bill for your certification and the classes that get you there.

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steve from mo - dangit!

02-12-2007 06:59:22




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 I agree with that. in reply to oldfarmtractor, 02-12-2007 06:50:27  
I run the numbers every once in a while since I have a "Joe job" and skills that should let me be self-employed. I figure it would take at least 50% more gross income to make up for the lost fringe benefits that come with working for someone else.

One of the things I notice about self-employed people is that they can't be satisfied with working for someone else - the ability to control everything about their work has to be worth something substantial to them. Plus, some of them would be unemployable due to personality or ego issues.

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Easy1

02-12-2007 09:13:25




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 Re: I agree with that. in reply to steve from mo - dangit!, 02-12-2007 06:59:22  
I was talking to my dad awhile back, and I mentioned that mom's family are all entrpreneurial, - they are all self employed. His quick comeback, " their all fxxxking unemployble!". In an instant, I recognized the truth in that..... I see that in some of the people who post here, no way would they fit into a highly structured system.



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Dig It

02-12-2007 07:58:52




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 Re: I agree with that. in reply to steve from mo - dangit!, 02-12-2007 06:59:22  
Hey now, I resemble that remark.

Having been self employed for 30 years, you are not too far off. No way could I get a "real" job and put up with the "man".

As far as starting one now? You either have to be nuts or have someone to support you financially while you fumble around with it. Keep a good divorce lawyer handy.



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Bubbatized

02-12-2007 11:44:52




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 Re: I agree with that. in reply to Dig It, 02-12-2007 07:58:52  
Many of us resemble that remark but HEY self employed people have built this country also and paid for lots of things with their taxes also that others use. That"s what is great about this country is we have the freedom to do that if we choose but corporate America is making it tough for those self employed in many areas and you are going to see more failures of local "quality producing" businesses in every area because corporate has sold out to other countries and no longer truly American! You also have many many politicians padded by corporate businesses to thank for that. It"s all poor quality big global business with poor products or get out of the way.

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MeAnthony

02-12-2007 10:40:31




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 Re: I agree with that. in reply to Dig It, 02-12-2007 07:58:52  
After 16 years together, the separation came last month. How did you know??? lol

Seriously though, that is part of my motivation for wanting to do this. 3 kids, ages 5 to 14. I'd like to be able to adjust my schedule a bit to make as much time for them as possible. Ideally, it would also provide a measure of financial security. I know I will have to keep a 'day job' for a while, preferably in a closely related area, to get the whole thing going. I was just trying to tap the collective wisdom of the fine folks on this board for more ideas.

Thanks,
Anthony

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Dig it

02-12-2007 12:00:09




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 Re: I agree with that. in reply to MeAnthony, 02-12-2007 10:40:31  
I don't mean you any misfortune. But being self employed can be all consuming and is tough on the family. You can't just shut off the business at 5 o'clock. I say this from experience.

If you don't work enough, you are broke.
If you work too much, you are never there for the family.



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