Remote Computer Help From Home

Individuals, seniors, remote workers and very small businesses who want quick help without a house call.

Flat fee per issue or per 30 to 60 minute session, or prepaid blocks of support hours.

• Software troubleshooting
• Explaining things step by step
• Writing clear instructions and following up

• General liability or tech errors and omissions insurance, check what it covers
• Customers' private data: get clear consent before connecting and end sessions securely
• Remote work can't fix failed hardware, so decide how you refer those jobs
• Check with your city or county whether a home-based business needs a license or home occupation permit, and check HOA or lease rules
• Scams impersonating tech support are common, so be open about who you are and how you charge

Startup costs are typically around $100 to $800, depending on the tools, software and insurance you choose. These are estimates, so price out your own setup and check what any insurance policy actually covers before you begin.

Monthly revenue is typically around $300 to $2,500, depending on how many hours you work and how many customers you find. Those are estimates rather than guarantees, and you can start with as little as 5 hours a week.

Check with your city or county whether a home-based business needs a license or home occupation permit, and review any HOA or lease rules. Also check what insurance covers, and get clear customer consent before connecting to their computers.