Comments on: 5 Tips To Become Successful In the Computer Business http://www.technibble.com/5-tips-to-become-successful-in-the-computer-business/ A Resource for Computer Repair Technicians & to get PC tech support help. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:51:23 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Gaston http://www.technibble.com/5-tips-to-become-successful-in-the-computer-business/comment-page-1/#comment-10121 Gaston Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:49:11 +0000 http://www.technibble.com/?p=3041#comment-10121 Very motivating. I can honestly that some customers are soul crushers but the more determined person will succeed. Very motivating. I can honestly that some customers are soul crushers but the more determined person will succeed.

]]> By: Larry Sabo http://www.technibble.com/5-tips-to-become-successful-in-the-computer-business/comment-page-1/#comment-9325 Larry Sabo Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:12:19 +0000 http://www.technibble.com/?p=3041#comment-9325 @ The Desolate One You're right on. All you need to know is how to solve the problems you are faced with, not every problem a tech could face. Concentrating on the most common problems of the day is one way to cope with the information/technology explosion, and make a living at it. I can recall feeling overwhelmed by the volume and complexity of new technology information I was faced with when in a tech consulting organization, and realized I could spend every conscious second trying to keep up-to-date, or I could focus my attention/scope and apply what I know gainfully. I can understand why Ron feels how he does. @ The Desolate One
You’re right on. All you need to know is how to solve the problems you are faced with, not every problem a tech could face. Concentrating on the most common problems of the day is one way to cope with the information/technology explosion, and make a living at it.

I can recall feeling overwhelmed by the volume and complexity of new technology information I was faced with when in a tech consulting organization, and realized I could spend every conscious second trying to keep up-to-date, or I could focus my attention/scope and apply what I know gainfully. I can understand why Ron feels how he does.

]]> By: Zeisan http://www.technibble.com/5-tips-to-become-successful-in-the-computer-business/comment-page-1/#comment-9295 Zeisan Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:48:52 +0000 http://www.technibble.com/?p=3041#comment-9295 Excellent advice! Excellent advice!

]]> By: The Desolate One http://www.technibble.com/5-tips-to-become-successful-in-the-computer-business/comment-page-1/#comment-8168 The Desolate One Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:27:07 +0000 http://www.technibble.com/?p=3041#comment-8168 For ME, the 2 most impressive points made in this article were keeping focused on marketable skills, and to keep on learning. I know TONS of head geeks who must have 10 times the amount of actual computer knowledge that I have, but most of it is useless when it comes to making MONEY. You can know how to do all kinds of bizarre things regarding computers, but the MONEY (if your passion is tech repair for PCs)is in virus removal(by far the number one skill to have), hardware upgrading, software upgrading, tuning up pc performance and networking. That's what MORE than 95% of my customer base requests. Also, you sure hit the nail on the head about keeping up on learning new stuff. I personally don't know SQUAT about the Intel i7 processor yet, and just barely started learning about DDR3 and 64 bit RAM capability above 4 megs. NONE of my customer base is at that point yet. I'm still reveling off of quad core technology, and my own rig is a quad core q9300 with 4 gigs of RAM. This technology accelerates so fast that if you BLINK, you MISS it! Even being a tech, there's ALWAYS someone that knows more than you, so NEVER think that you know everything. In the past year, I've been humbled by the amount of stuff that I'm behind on learning about. the.desolate_one@yahoo.com For ME, the 2 most impressive points made in this article were keeping focused on marketable skills, and to keep on learning. I know TONS of head geeks who must have 10 times the amount of actual computer knowledge that I have, but most of it is useless when it comes to making MONEY. You can know how to do all kinds of bizarre things regarding computers, but the MONEY (if your passion is tech repair for PCs)is in virus removal(by far the number one skill to have), hardware upgrading, software upgrading, tuning up pc performance and networking. That’s what MORE than 95% of my customer base requests. Also, you sure hit the nail on the head about keeping up on learning new stuff. I personally don’t know SQUAT about the Intel i7 processor yet, and just barely started learning about DDR3 and 64 bit RAM capability above 4 megs. NONE of my customer base is at that point yet. I’m still reveling off of quad core technology, and my own rig is a quad core q9300 with 4 gigs of RAM. This technology accelerates so fast that if you BLINK, you MISS it! Even being a tech, there’s ALWAYS someone that knows more than you, so NEVER think that you know everything. In the past year, I’ve been humbled by the amount of stuff that I’m behind on learning about.

the.desolate_one@yahoo.com

]]> By: Greg Eames http://www.technibble.com/5-tips-to-become-successful-in-the-computer-business/comment-page-1/#comment-8163 Greg Eames Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:20:10 +0000 http://www.technibble.com/?p=3041#comment-8163 I have only just started out in my own pc and internet business, been going for about 9 months now. All new business require more input than you get output, but usually it will be worth it in the end. Working with computers is a very good place to keep on learning new things if that is what you enjoy. For all of those out there who have just started or who maybe are thinking about giving up, remember it is persistence that will make a success of almost anything. There is a quote about Thomas Edison that applies to this situation. I have only just started out in my own pc and internet business, been going for about 9 months now. All new business require more input than you get output, but usually it will be worth it in the end. Working with computers is a very good place to keep on learning new things if that is what you enjoy. For all of those out there who have just started or who maybe are thinking about giving up, remember it is persistence that will make a success of almost anything. There is a quote about Thomas Edison that applies to this situation.

]]> By: Mike http://www.technibble.com/5-tips-to-become-successful-in-the-computer-business/comment-page-1/#comment-8102 Mike Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:17:11 +0000 http://www.technibble.com/?p=3041#comment-8102 I agree, you have to have a love of computers and technology, to run a successful computer business. And not to get burned out on it. As far as the certificates, I have only been ask 2 times in all the years of doing computer work. And I work on just about anything in the business. I have replaced Raid Arrays in a room full of equipment, for companies that think nothing of calling me to do the work for them. But would not hire there in house IT's without certs. Odd business were all in, now that I think about it. I agree, you have to have a love of computers and technology, to run a successful computer business. And not to get burned out on it.

As far as the certificates, I have only been ask 2 times in all the years of doing computer work. And I work on just about anything in the business.

I have replaced Raid Arrays in a room full of equipment, for companies that think nothing of calling me to do the work for them. But would not hire there in house IT’s without certs.

Odd business were all in, now that I think about it.

]]> By: anonymous Mac Tech http://www.technibble.com/5-tips-to-become-successful-in-the-computer-business/comment-page-1/#comment-8093 anonymous Mac Tech Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:48:43 +0000 http://www.technibble.com/?p=3041#comment-8093 @Ron "I like computers, but yeah, after messing around with them for years and years and years, I’m burned out. I’m finally getting around to getting my certifications so I can work for someone else, make 100k a year and then go home at night. Honestly, if I never had to touch another computer but my own, I’d be happy as heck." I don't think certs are going to put you in the 100k salary range unless you are thinking of the really high end Cisco cert like CCIE or CCDE. Considering the preparation it will take for attaining those certs and your "burnout" from being in IT, you'd probably better hang it up right now. And if you think being in the 100k range is going to put you in a cushy 9-5 where you'll be home every night working for someone else, you'd better wake up and fast forward a decade because the .com bubble burst a long time ago and your salary expectations are completely unrealistic. In my opinion you have to be in this business for the love of computers because it sure as hell is not about the money anymore. There are Microsoft and Cisco certified techs with plenty of experience littering the streets in every major city. Many working tech support in call centers for lack of better opportunities. So my advice to anyone feeling froggy about working in computers is you better just jump, because its the satisfaction you receive from your work that's going to keep you in this business right now. Otherwise its never too late to go back to school and learn new skills. @Ron
“I like computers, but yeah, after messing around with them for years and years and years, I’m burned out. I’m finally getting around to getting my certifications so I can work for someone else, make 100k a year and then go home at night. Honestly, if I never had to touch another computer but my own, I’d be happy as heck.”

I don’t think certs are going to put you in the 100k salary range unless you are thinking of the really high end Cisco cert like CCIE or CCDE. Considering the preparation it will take for attaining those certs and your “burnout” from being in IT, you’d probably better hang it up right now. And if you think being in the 100k range is going to put you in a cushy 9-5 where you’ll be home every night working for someone else, you’d better wake up and fast forward a decade because the .com bubble burst a long time ago and your salary expectations are completely unrealistic.

In my opinion you have to be in this business for the love of computers because it sure as hell is not about the money anymore. There are Microsoft and Cisco certified techs with plenty of experience littering the streets in every major city. Many working tech support in call centers for lack of better opportunities. So my advice to anyone feeling froggy about working in computers is you better just jump, because its the satisfaction you receive from your work that’s going to keep you in this business right now. Otherwise its never too late to go back to school and learn new skills.

]]> By: Savell Martin http://www.technibble.com/5-tips-to-become-successful-in-the-computer-business/comment-page-1/#comment-8068 Savell Martin Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:53:07 +0000 http://www.technibble.com/?p=3041#comment-8068 Great article. Thanks Bruce. We all need some useful advice more often than not :D Great article.
Thanks Bruce.

We all need some useful advice more often than not :D

]]> By: Chris http://www.technibble.com/5-tips-to-become-successful-in-the-computer-business/comment-page-1/#comment-8063 Chris Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:10:53 +0000 http://www.technibble.com/?p=3041#comment-8063 Good article and unlike Ron I love computers always have and the business I have started is run out of my home as a second business. I work full time in another industry and run my computer business usually at night or if I have time during the day or weekends. Every thing you listed is right on and eventually I hope to have a computer store but if not I will be content running my business from home. Love your site and have it bookmarked Tabbed read it everyday..keep up the good work and info. Good article and unlike Ron I love computers always have and the business I have started is run out of my home as a second business. I work full time in another industry and run my computer business usually at night or if I have time during the day or weekends. Every thing you listed is right on and eventually I hope to have a computer store but if not I will be content running my business from home. Love your site and have it bookmarked Tabbed read it everyday..keep up the good work and info.

]]> By: Ron http://www.technibble.com/5-tips-to-become-successful-in-the-computer-business/comment-page-1/#comment-8057 Ron Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:17:50 +0000 http://www.technibble.com/?p=3041#comment-8057 I like computers, but yeah, after messing around with them for years and years and years, I'm burned out. I'm finally getting around to getting my certifications so I can work for someone else, make 100k a year and then go home at night. If I keep my living expenses low, saving and investing both time and money in certain things, maybe I can retire one day. Honestly, if I never had to touch another computer but my own, I'd be happy as heck. I'd rather just deal with my own stuff and make a living writing books. Sadly, since that is a hard thing to do, I'm stuck in the IT world because of the money. I like computers, but yeah, after messing around with them for years and years and years, I’m burned out. I’m finally getting around to getting my certifications so I can work for someone else, make 100k a year and then go home at night. If I keep my living expenses low, saving and investing both time and money in certain things, maybe I can retire one day. Honestly, if I never had to touch another computer but my own, I’d be happy as heck. I’d rather just deal with my own stuff and make a living writing books. Sadly, since that is a hard thing to do, I’m stuck in the IT world because of the money.

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