Mobile photocopier repair technician

Small and medium offices, schools, councils, real estate agencies and print shops that want quicker or cheaper service than the big suppliers.

Call-out fee plus labour and parts for repairs, and monthly or yearly maintenance contracts that bring in steady income.

• Mechanical and electrical fault finding
• Reading service manuals
• Clear communication with office staff
• Reliable and punctual

• Public liability insurance, and check whether you need product or professional indemnity cover
• Electrical safety: check with your state's licensing body whether your work requires electrical testing or a licence
• Safe handling and disposal of toner and old parts, check local council and EPA rules
• Some brands restrict access to manuals, software and parts, so check what you can legally get
• A reliable vehicle to carry tools and parts

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,500 to $10,000, depending on your vehicle, tools, parts and insurance. Costs vary with what you already own and how much stock you carry.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how many call-outs and service plans you win and how many hours you work. The estimate assumes around 10 or more hours a week, and it is revenue, not profit.

Check your insurance needs, including public liability and whether product or professional indemnity applies. Ask your state's licensing body whether your work needs electrical testing or a licence, and check council and EPA rules for toner and old parts disposal.