Feedback on Re-Launch proposal

[Patriot Computers]

So i got the itch to start my own business last year and went at it full throttle and head down. Now 8 months later, i am looking at my current business model and seeing quite a few gaps that need filling to make it a success.

Any input / constructive criticism would be appreciated.


Current Business Model
Company Name: P5 Consulting LLC

Company Services: Computer Repair, Technology Consulting

Advertising: Business Cards, Facebook, Raffle Donations, Member of local Buy Local group.

Website: www dot p5consulting dot net

Pros: Wide variety of services offered

Cons: Company Name, Non Professional looking logo

Misc: Only costs are new Advertising materials

Proposed Business Model
Company Name: Re-Launch as

• P5 Technology Solutions (DBA from above)
• P5 Computer Solutions (DBA from above)
• ???

Company Services: Same as above and will now include selling HP products and others as I get into their partner program. Also researching mobile device / tablet repair.

Advertising: Same as above. Will add lawn sign (lots of walkers in neighborhood) and the new company name will allow for more concise advertising in local papers.

Website: Obtain new domain and the existing site will re-direct to new one

• Currently assessing theultimatetechsite.com
• Would also integrate PCRT into the new site

Pros: Continue to offer current services, and will expand to equipment

Cons: Hopefully None

Misc: There is cost associated for the Re-vamp

• Domains (.com, .net, .org, .info) - ~$40
• Advertising Materials (New Business Cards, signage etc) ~$100 +
• Webiste revamp with theultimatetechsite.com $90
• PCRT - $200
• Professional Logo - ??? would appreciate recommendations where to get one done (would prefer to have my current logo “professionalized” )

TYIA

Basil

[NeutronTech]

I'm in the process of doing a revamp too. Good luck!

[Parkwaytech]

There just isn't much detail there to give me anyway to provide input. What are you doing now? What specific services? What new services are yoy offering? What is your vision statement? What is your mission statement?

[Patriot Computers]

Originally Posted by Parkwaytech

There just isn't much detail there to give me anyway to provide input. What are you doing now? What specific services? What new services are yoy offering? What is your vision statement? What is your mission statement?

Doing Now / Current Services:
Computer Repair
PC & Laptop Tuneups
PC & Laptop Upgrades
Software Installations
Hardware Installations
Custom Built Gaming PCs
Preventative Maintenance Contracts
Computer Purchase Consulting
Mobile Device Purchase Consulting

New Services:
Same as above
Desktop / Laptop Sales
Authorized XXX Repair Center
Planning for Tablet / Mobile device repair

Mission Statement: Offering Technology Solutions for Home and Small Businesses

Vision: Deliver the best products and services while maintaining a healthy margin and to provide the best levels of customer satisfaction.

[Parkwaytech]

The tablet and mobile repair may bring in some additional business, but the other two things aren't likely to.

What are you doing to target the small business market?

[TenYardFight]

Originally Posted by P5_Consulting

So i got the itch to start my own business last year and went at it full throttle and head down. Now 8 months later, i am looking at my current business model and seeing quite a few gaps that need filling to make it a success.

Any input / constructive criticism would be appreciated.


Current Business Model
Company Name: P5 Consulting LLC

Company Services: Computer Repair, Technology Consulting

Advertising: Business Cards, Facebook, Raffle Donations, Member of local Buy Local group.

Website: www dot p5consulting dot net

Pros: Wide variety of services offered

Cons: Company Name, Non Professional looking logo

Misc: Only costs are new Advertising materials

Proposed Business Model
Company Name: Re-Launch as

• P5 Technology Solutions (DBA from above)
• P5 Computer Solutions (DBA from above)
• ???

Company Services: Same as above and will now include selling HP products and others as I get into their partner program. Also researching mobile device / tablet repair.

Advertising: Same as above. Will add lawn sign (lots of walkers in neighborhood) and the new company name will allow for more concise advertising in local papers.

Website: Obtain new domain and the existing site will re-direct to new one

• Currently assessing theultimatetechsite.com
• Would also integrate PCRT into the new site

Pros: Continue to offer current services, and will expand to equipment

Cons: Hopefully None

Misc: There is cost associated for the Re-vamp

• Domains (.com, .net, .org, .info) - ~$40
• Advertising Materials (New Business Cards, signage etc) ~$100 +
• Webiste revamp with theultimatetechsite.com $90
• PCRT - $200
• Professional Logo - ??? would appreciate recommendations where to get one done (would prefer to have my current logo “professionalized” )

TYIA

Basil

Only get the .com. Join ACRBO and save $75 on PCRT. Only buy UTS if you're a decent web designer. It's a pretty good product, but if you're bad at web design you'll still get an ugly site. Get your logo at 48hourslogo. OR...if it's already pretty close, just pay a graphic designer $50 to professionalize it.

Put the money this advice saved you (and all the other money you can scrape together) into your website, adwords, and SEO. Good luck!

[Patriot Computers]

Thank you for all the feedback so far. I have recently signed up for ACRBO membership and have not gone thru all the vendor specials.

[callthatgirl]

I would add on

Small business solutions (all cloud stuff)
Add on an antivirus protection plan (see mine here http://callthatgirl.biz/avpp)
Offer online back up
Add on remote support for home/res and small business
Prepay plans for those that don't have servers (or buy blocks of time)

For marketing, you can't go wrong with spending time on Linkedin, do speaking engagements for local chambers and groups, review the marketing forum here (read back pages, well worth it! Tons of ideas)