Mobile printer repair for small businesses

Small offices, medical and trade businesses, schools, and households with a printer they would rather fix than replace.

A call-out fee plus labour and parts per repair, and ongoing service contracts (monthly or yearly) for businesses with several machines.

• Fault-finding and fixing small mechanical parts
• Basic computer and network knowledge
• Clear, friendly customer service

• Public liability insurance, and check whether you need cover for goods in your care
• Register an ABN and check when GST registration is required
• Some brands restrict access to service manuals, parts and software, so check what you can get
• Fuser units can be hot and machines can have high voltage parts, so learn safe handling
• If you work on business premises, check any site access and data privacy expectations for stored documents

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on your tools, the parts you stock and the vehicle you use. These are estimates, so start with the equipment you need for your first customers.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many hours you work, how many callouts you book and whether you sell service plans. This is an estimate of revenue, not profit.

Check public liability insurance and whether you need cover for goods in your care. Register an ABN and check when GST registration is required. Some brands restrict access to manuals, parts and software, and business sites may have access and data privacy expectations.