IT company in progress

[Wiezel]

I've created my own IT company on 11/14/2018.
I don't have any degree in IT nor a certificate.

My interest in computers, software and hardware has always been big and that's I want to build my own company offering the following services;

• Installing software
• Installing hardware
• Diagnosis
• Back up creation
• Computer security
• Removing viruses and malware
• Datarecovery
• Replacement of defective parts
• Cleaning the computer (dust etc.)
• New computers and peripherals
• Service at home/office
• Hardware advice
• Remote assistance
• Adjust and strategically build a network

Currently searching for a market to hit, B2B is the most interesting.
Since this is kinda hard to enter (companies with own IT department) I'm focussing on local start up companies and small/medium companies.

I want to hire people as soon as possible to do the work so I can focus on marketing and business expanding. Not sure if I want to hire someone for a normal salary or make use of students or work on project base.


If you have any tips, recommendations or something I'm doing wrong or can be done better.
Please let me know!

 

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[Akeem]

You say you're going to go for the B2B model and in particular, small companies/startups but have you thought about the average person? A working-class 30 year old or a pensioner who wants faster access to the internet? If it's a no, why? Or rather, how can you overcome that obstacle and also aim it at the everyday person.

A bigger market may mean a wider range of competition but it also means you have a larger target audience and more potential customers, which is a good thing.

 

[Jeff Noel]

You say you're going to go for the B2B model and in particular, small companies/startups but have you thought about the average person? A working-class 30 year old or a pensioner who wants faster access to the internet? If it's a no, why? Or rather, how can you overcome that obstacle and also aim it at the everyday person.

A bigger market may mean a wider range of competition but it also means you have a larger target audience and more potential customers, which is a good thing.

Faster Access to Internet is not achieved by calling an independant IT Tech/firm, but by calling your ISP.

I would suggest offering B2C computer training. It's something that every city, small or big, needs. People are eager to learn more about how to use their device... most people are using Internet everyday and don't even know what an address bar is. Don't get me started on teaching people what and where the Start menu is, by phone.

I've been on the edge of offering those services in my town.