Computer repair shop

Local households, students, and small businesses that want a nearby repairer and ongoing IT support.

Repair and diagnostic fees, parts and accessory sales, and monthly support agreements with small businesses.

• Hardware and software repair
• Customer service at the counter
• Basic bookkeeping and stock control

• Lease terms and rent, which can be the biggest ongoing cost
• Public liability, contents and business insurance, plus workers compensation insurance once you hire
• Check council and landlord requirements for signage and use of the premises
• Australian Consumer Law: repairs must be done with due care and skill, so keep clear job records and warranties

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $10,000 to $40,000, depending on your lease and fit-out, tools, parts and accessory stock, and insurance. Rent is often the biggest ongoing cost.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $4,000 to $18,000, depending on your location, foot traffic and whether you add business support contracts. The estimate assumes about 35 hours a week or more.

Check lease terms and rent, plus council and landlord requirements for signage and use of the premises. Also check your insurance, including public liability and workers compensation once you hire, and that repairs meet Australian Consumer Law due care and skill requirements.