The official "Starting my own business" thread, but need help with pricing!

[Hammer]

Originally posted by: FrankyJunior
I'm going to be doing the same thing (home business) but focusing more on networking that general troubleshooting. My co-worker's dad does sort of the same thing in a different state and he charges:

$425 for a Basic Home Wireless Setup (Linksys Wireless B Router and 2 PC/Laptop wireless B cards. Also charges $100 for each extra computer (hardware and install)
$525 for a Faster setup (Linksys G router and cards)

I think I could probably charge about Half that and still do fine but we'll see how it goes...

And I'll of course offer the standard SPyware or Virus removal, etc just as a perk.

what rip off!

 

[kranky]

Originally posted by: tin10
guys all this information is very very very helpful to me, but I dont understand why the state of TX charge tax on "serivce" or "labor" on things like this, I mean, when does this tax thing stop?

It's common to have services taxed. All you need to do is add the tax to your fees. The sales tax isn't going to come out of your flat or hourly charge....


...That's what income tax is for! 🙂

 

[Quasmo]

Originally posted by: Hammer

Originally posted by: FrankyJunior
I'm going to be doing the same thing (home business) but focusing more on networking that general troubleshooting. My co-worker's dad does sort of the same thing in a different state and he charges:

$425 for a Basic Home Wireless Setup (Linksys Wireless B Router and 2 PC/Laptop wireless B cards. Also charges $100 for each extra computer (hardware and install)
$525 for a Faster setup (Linksys G router and cards)

I think I could probably charge about Half that and still do fine but we'll see how it goes...

And I'll of course offer the standard SPyware or Virus removal, etc just as a perk.

what rip off!

No kidding. I could setup that securely in 15 minuets tops. I do understand you add the equipment in the price. but DAMN!

 

[captains]

Call anytime for quotes on web design, repairing, software install, upgrading, building your next PC, and setting up your small network.


be rdy to be getting calls at 2:30 in the morning

 

[Kelemvor]

Originally posted by: Quasmo

Originally posted by: Hammer

Originally posted by: FrankyJunior
I'm going to be doing the same thing (home business) but focusing more on networking that general troubleshooting. My co-worker's dad does sort of the same thing in a different state and he charges:

$425 for a Basic Home Wireless Setup (Linksys Wireless B Router and 2 PC/Laptop wireless B cards. Also charges $100 for each extra computer (hardware and install)
$525 for a Faster setup (Linksys G router and cards)

I think I could probably charge about Half that and still do fine but we'll see how it goes...

And I'll of course offer the standard SPyware or Virus removal, etc just as a perk.

what rip off!

No kidding. I could setup that securely in 15 minuets tops. I do understand you add the equipment in the price. but DAMN!

Ph believe me I totally agree. Figure $50 for the router and each card is $150. Figure $100 to set it all up.. That's only $250.... I think he mainly does people he knows and such though so who knows if that what he really charges them.

 

[vi edit]

I've learned that no matter the rate, trying to make money off of end users is never worth it in the long run.

My congratulations and condolences. If you succeed more power to you. If you fail, you won't be the first. People are too damned dumb for their own good when it comes to computers. They will rake you over the coals for free time and support and will blame every minor thing that they do ON YOU and try and hold you responsible for their ineptitude when it comes to anything that involves a PC.

 

[Train]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats

Originally posted by: RossMAN
1) You need your own web site.
2) Register domain.
3) Get quality web hosting.
4) Content.
5) Profit.

I thought #3 was PROFIT?

D'oh!

c'mon dude, #3 is ALWAYS profit, you gotta fit everything else into two steps 😉

 

[badmouse]

You never know at the beginning what price to charge. You start out with something (whether random or after a lot of research) and you see what people will pay, and if you're making a profit.

Many beginners such as you start by pricing low, then soon raise their prices and ditch the low-paying clients.

And you ALWAYS have taxes. Get used to it.

 

[tin10]

anyone else?