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by mahoneycutt 1643 days ago
I've earned about $1500 a month for the last ten years helping senior citizens use Windows PCs. I also sell refurbished laptops for about 1/2 of what new laptops costs. I've sold over 200 laptops in the last 3 years.

All it takes is a little patience. I only charge $25 an hour and have more work than I can handle.

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I have been helping people of all ages, including many seniors, with their computers for the last 30 years. I finally hit a point now in my 40s where I just can't do it anymore lol. I love people, and I love helping people, but after you've written something down explain it three times and walk somebody through it five times, and they call you the next day asking how to do that thing you showed them because they can't remember any of it...

You're a better man than I! Also, raise your rates a bit. You are undervaluing yourself significantly. Even if you doubled your rates you Will still be in plenty of demand. And for those who simply can't afford it just give them a discount back to your old rates. I was charging 75 an hour for a long time and that was cheap in my area.

How do you get started doing this? I think I have a suitable temperament and the skills required.