In my continuing effort to do something interesting with my life–other than work at a continuous series of dead-end corporate desk jobs–I’m getting serious about starting my PC service business. This will be an onsite visit where I diagnose and fix problems with Windows PCs, home networks, DSL/cable modems, etc. Services will include cleaning spyware/adware and viruses off computers, installing software, configuring networking, and the like. I don’t know yet what kind of rates I’m going to charge for these services; I’m considering hourly, by visit, or by job (e.g. de-gunking a PC is $150, setting up a WiFi network is $300). We’re going to come up with some flyers and post them on various public bulletin boards around the area, and I’m thinking about taking out an ad in the Palo Alto Daily News.

My initial goal will be to replace my Barnes & Noble income. Then, I’ll aim to make it a full-time gig.

Meanwhile, and somewhat relatedly, the Design-a-Logo Contest is still going on and I’ve received a couple of good entries. Keep sending them in! Now with the additional cachet of knowing your design will be used in an actual money-making business!