VCR servicing for tape transfer shops and resellers

Video-to-digital transfer services, photo and film labs, libraries, local archives, schools, funeral homes, and online sellers of refurbished electronics.

Per-machine refurbishment fees, discounted maintenance plans for regular clients, and selling tested, working machines or spare parts decks on marketplaces.

• Electronics repair and soldering
• Knowledge of VHS and S-VHS deck mechanics
• Reliable turnaround and organization
• Writing clear quotes and invoices

• Check whether your city or county requires a business license for a workshop at home or in a small unit
• Check general liability insurance and cover for client equipment while it is in your care
• Some clients may want invoices and a sales tax resale certificate, so check your state's rules for repair labor and parts
• Good machines and spare parts are limited, so a few clients can use up your supply
• If you resell machines, check marketplace rules and describe their condition honestly
• Ask your local waste authority how to dispose of dead electronics properly

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your tools, workspace and parts supply. Good machines and spare parts are limited, so a few clients can use up your supply.

Check whether your city or county requires a business license for a workshop at home or in a small unit. Also check general liability insurance with cover for client equipment, and your state's rules on resale certificates and sales tax for repair labor and parts.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many business clients you serve and the machines you service. Expect at least about 12 hours a week.