Local Computer Shop with Setup Help

Home users, students, gamers, and small local businesses that want hardware and someone nearby to help.

Margin on hardware and accessories, plus paid services such as setup, upgrades and custom PC builds. Service work often earns more per sale than hardware alone.

• Good knowledge of computer hardware
• Friendly, patient customer service
• Stock buying and basic bookkeeping

• Stock costs and slow-moving items tying up cash, as online retailers often undercut prices
• Public liability and stock/contents insurance
• Australian Consumer Law obligations on refunds, repairs and warranties, check the ACCC guidance
• Lease commitments and council approval for the premises
• Registering for GST once you reach the turnover threshold, check with the ATO

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $25,000 to $100,000, depending on your premises, lease, fit-out and how much stock you buy. Get quotes for your own location and range.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $10,000 to $50,000, depending on your location, product mix and how much setup and repair work you add. Revenue is not profit, so allow for stock costs and rent.

Check lease commitments and council approval for the premises, plus public liability and stock insurance. Also check Australian Consumer Law obligations on refunds, repairs and warranties via ACCC guidance, and GST registration with the ATO once you reach the threshold.