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Create a profitable door-to-door tech support and cleaning service

Entrepreneurs looking for low-barrier, high-margin service businesses

2-3 months to establish, ongoing revenue

What Success Looks Like

Consistent $100+ per visit revenue, repeat customers, word-of-mouth referrals in target neighborhoods

Steps to Execute

1

Purchase basic tech cleaning supplies and toolkit (~$100 investment)

2

Learn fundamental tech optimization and troubleshooting skills

3

Develop professional appearance and presentation

4

Create service menu: laptop cleaning, cable optimization, Wi-Fi boosting, basic tech support

5

Start door-to-door in affluent neighborhoods

6

Focus on immediate visible improvements customers can appreciate

7

Build repeat business through scheduled maintenance visits

Checklist

Keyboard cleaning gel and supplies purchased
USB-C cables and fast chargers in toolkit
Basic tech diagnostic knowledge acquired
Professional appearance established
Pricing structure defined ($100+ per visit)
Target neighborhoods identified
Service demonstration prepared

Inputs Needed

  • $100 for initial supplies and toolkit
  • Basic tech knowledge and troubleshooting skills
  • Professional appearance and communication ability
  • Transportation to target neighborhoods
  • Time for door-to-door prospecting

Outputs

  • Immediate cash flow from service visits
  • Customer base for recurring maintenance
  • Local reputation and word-of-mouth referrals
  • Scalable service business model

Example

“College student invests $100 in cleaning supplies, spends weekends visiting suburban homes offering laptop cleaning and cable optimization, earns $500-800 per weekend through word-of-mouth referrals”