Mobile phone repair service

Busy professionals, students, office managers with several company phones, and people who want a fix without going to a store.

A flat price per repair, based on the phone model and part cost, plus a travel or convenience fee. Repeat work can come from offices and local businesses.

• Fine hands-on repair work
• Patience and attention to detail
• Clear communication with customers
• Basic bookkeeping for parts and repairs

• General liability insurance, and coverage for customers' devices while in your care
• Check with your city or county whether you need a business license for mobile work
• Collect sales tax where required: check your state's rules on repair services and parts
• Part quality varies, so use trusted suppliers and give a short written warranty
• Check data privacy habits: never browse customer data, and recommend backups before repairs
• Check manufacturer, right-to-repair and battery recycling rules in your state for disposing of lithium batteries

Startup costs are typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on your tools, parts stock and vehicle setup. Treat these as estimates and compare trusted parts suppliers before you buy.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many hours you work, your repair prices and how many customers you can book. These figures are estimates, not guarantees.

Check whether your city or county requires a business license for mobile work, how your state treats sales tax on repairs and parts, and insurance covering customers' devices. Also check lithium battery disposal rules and data privacy habits.