Tech Services Business Ideas You Can Start in Australia
98 ideas
These 99 tech services ideas suit people who are good at fixing, setting up or explaining technology and want to be paid for it. Some are hands-on trades, like a mobile photocopier repair technician or a camera repair workshop for film and broadcast crews.
Mobile phone and tablet screen repair
Drive to homes, offices and workplaces to replace cracked phone and tablet screens on the spot.
- A$1.5k-6k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Home-based screen repair with drop-off or post
Repair phone, tablet and laptop screens from a home workbench, with local drop-off or mail-in jobs.
- A$800-3k
- Side hustle
- From home
Screen repair shop with walk-in customers
Open a small shopfront or kiosk repairing phone, tablet and laptop screens for walk-ins and local businesses.
- A$8k-35k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Home-based data recovery (software and mail-in)
Rescue photos and files from faulty drives, phones and memory cards, working from a home workspace and taking jobs by post.
- A$1.5k-6k
- Side hustle
- From home
Data recovery workshop with clean bench
Run a small lab that recovers data from physically damaged drives, phones and servers for local people and businesses.
- A$15k-60k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Home-based camera and lens repair
Fix and service cameras and lenses from a home workbench, taking jobs by post and local drop-off.
- A$1.5k-6k
- Side hustle
- From home
Camera repair and service shop
Open a small shopfront or workshop that repairs, services and cleans cameras and lenses for walk-in customers.
- A$8k-35k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Home-based electronics repair bench
Fix phones, tablets, laptops and small gadgets from a home workbench, with customers posting or dropping off devices.
- A$800-3.5k
- Side hustle
- From home
Electronics repair shopfront
Open a small repair shop for phones, laptops, consoles and household gadgets, with walk-in customers and same-day fixes.
- A$10k-45k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Custom software for local businesses
Build and support custom apps, tools and integrations for small businesses, working from home.
- A$500-4k
- Side hustle
- From home
Niche subscription software product
Build one focused web app for a specific type of business and charge a monthly subscription.
- A$200-3k
- Side hustle
- Online
Local EFTPOS terminal reseller and installer
Sign up local shops and cafes with card terminals from a payment provider, then set them up and look after them.
- A$300-2k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Card terminal hire for markets and events
Hire out portable card terminals to market stallholders and event organisers, with setup and support on the day.
- A$1.5k-6k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Home workshop video camera repair
Fix and service camcorders and video cameras from a home bench, with drop-off and mail-in jobs.
- A$1.5k-8k
- Side hustle
- From home
Camera repair workshop for film and broadcast crews
Run a small workshop servicing pro video cameras, with fast turnaround and call-outs for production crews.
- A$8k-35k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Niche online dating community
Run a membership-based online introduction service for one specific group, such as a hobby, faith or profession.
- A$500-5k
- Side hustle
- Online
Mobile computer repair and tech help
Fix laptops, desktops and tablets at people's homes and small offices, so they don't have to bring them in.
- A$500-3k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Home-based computer repair bench
Repair laptops, desktops and tablets from a home workspace, with drop-off, post or pick-up from customers.
- A$800-4k
- Side hustle
- From home
Computer repair shop
Open a small local repair shop for walk-in laptop, desktop and tablet fixes, plus business support contracts.
- A$10k-40k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Online store setup for small businesses
Build and launch Shopify or WooCommerce stores for local businesses that want to sell online.
- A$300-2k
- Side hustle
- From home
Monthly online store management service
Run day-to-day store tasks, listings, orders and promotions for businesses on a monthly fee.
- A$200-1.5k
- Part-time
- Online
Freelance controls and PLC programmer
Program and commission control systems for factories and integrators, working from home with site visits when needed.
- A$2k-8k
- Part-time
- From home
Small automation and robotics integrator
Design, build and install control panels and small robot cells that automate tasks for local manufacturers and businesses.
- A$25k-100k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Database clean-up and upkeep for small businesses
Tidy messy customer, stock and sales records for local businesses, then keep them in good order each month.
- A$300-2.5k
- Side hustle
- From home
About these ideas
Others are lighter and can run from home, such as home computer and wifi help or a home-based IT advisory consultant. Before you choose, think about who will pay you: households, small offices or venues. Check what tools, parts and training you would need, whether you want to travel to customers or work from a bench, and what insurance or licences might apply to the work. Start with the skill you already have and test it with a few local customers.
More ideas
- Custom database build and support service
- CCTV installer for homes and small shops
- CCTV maintenance and health checks
- Mobile phone repair service
- Home-based phone repair bench
- Phone repair shopfront or kiosk
- Mobile computer repair and tune-up
- Home workshop computer repair
- Small business IT support on retainer
- AV equipment hire for small events
- AV supplier for venues and businesses
- Mobile alarm and CCTV installer
- Online security kit shop with local fitting
- Home computer security and malware clean-up
- Small business security audits and protection
- Local card terminal reseller and support
- Small business IT consultant
- Home-based IT advisory consultant
- Online fibre optic supplies for installers
- Fibre optic trade counter and local delivery
- Home Wi-Fi and network setup
- Small office network installer
- Phone repair shop in a small retail space
- Mobile printer and copier repair
- Home workshop printer repair and refurb
- Home VCR repair bench
- Home workshop TV repair
- Mobile TV repair technician
- Home hi-fi and stereo repair bench
- Hi-fi repair and restoration workshop
- Home workshop AV repair
- Mobile AV repair for venues and businesses
- Home typewriter repair workshop
- Online typewriter repair and restoration
- Local card terminal supplier and installer
- Online payment terminal reseller
- Home-based fax sending bureau
- Fax, scan and document counter
- Online shop setup and management for local retailers
- Online shop advertising and sales support
- Office phone and data cabling installer
- Cabling subcontractor for builders and developers
- Home computer and wifi help
- IT support for small businesses
- Remote computer support
- Meeting room video kit for small offices
- Online video meeting kit for hybrid teams
- Camera and video gear repair bench
- On-site studio and broadcast gear repair
- Reseller web hosting for local businesses
- Managed hosting for one type of small business
- Ink refill and printer supplies shop
- Online GPS tracker and navigation shop
- Fleet GPS tracking supplier for local businesses
- Drone photos and video for property
- Drone inspections and site surveys
- AV advice and setup for offices and meeting rooms
- Online ads for local businesses
- Ads specialist for online shops
- Freelance mapping and spatial data work
- Drone mapping for land and property
- Mobile printer sales, install and repair
- Online printer parts and cutter supplies shop
- Meeting room video setup and support
- Remote video meeting help and training
- Home workshop for telescopes, binoculars and microscopes
- Mobile microscope servicing for schools and labs
- Niche flatmate matching website
- Mobile photocopier repair technician
- Photocopier workshop: repair, refurbish and service
- Mobile printer repair for small businesses
- Home bench printer repair and refurbishing
- Online telecom equipment reseller
- Local telecom equipment trade supplier
Questions
Do I need formal qualifications to start a tech services business in Australia?
Not always, but it depends on the work. Customers often care about proven skills and references. Check whether any electrical, cabling or manufacturer requirements apply to your service, and whether a certification would help win business clients.
Should I work from home or travel to customers?
Bench-based work like camera or photocopier repair can suit a home workshop, while setup and support often means visiting sites. Check your council's rules on running a business from home, your insurance cover, and your vehicle and tool costs.
What should I check before taking on business customers?
Look at public liability and professional indemnity insurance, written quotes or service agreements, and how you will handle customer data. Also check whether you need an ABN, and whether GST registration applies as your income grows.