I've worked for two different computer repair businesses...2 to 4 techs in shop. it's amazing how simple so many of the problems are...anything from configuring printers...a cmos battery needs replaced...reseating hardware...reinstalling os...data backup...configuring network settings...on and on...the problems vary as widely as they do on this forum...So...loving what I do...I started my own business...rates are $75 an hour/ $50 an hour for students. All I need is a couple jobs a day...but I usually handle 3 to 4...sometimes more...sometimes less. If you have skills, and you feel confident you can handle certain problems...go get a business license, make some business cards and fliers, pass them out, post at colleges, always do the job right...sometimes I've had to bite the bullet...hours spent in relation to bill...no biggie...I get great referrals from those cases. I love what I do...I am my own boss...however, it takes persistence, determination, and it doesn't pay right away...you have to advertise, get referrals...it takes time for the momentum to build...once it does...you make your own schedule...work as much as you want to...and get paid for doing what you love...ya mon! have a great day and good luck... go for it!