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Hey everyone! 👋
I recently visited my hometown in rural New England and noticed a lack of IT services for local businesses and organizations. It got me thinking about starting my own IT business to fill this gap and provide much-needed support to these underserved areas.
I’m considering offering services like tech support, network setup, cybersecurity, and IT consulting. But before I take the plunge, I’d love to hear from those of you who have already started your own IT business.
💡 What has been your experience? What are some challenges you faced and how did you overcome them?
💡 What tips do you have for someone looking to start their own IT business in a rural area?
I think one possible solution could be to partner with local businesses and organizations to offer tailored IT solutions that meet their specific needs. This could help build relationships and establish trust within the community.
Can’t wait to hear your thoughts and insights! Let’s share knowledge and support each other on this journey. 🚀
The reason something like that probably doesn’t exist in your area is those business you mention are often governed by a higher authority and have contracts with IT services or internal resources that are remote. Clinics usually belong to larger companies, schools must adhere to school board, only small business is an option. So you can try it with them but they may not spend as many of them don’t see the value in it. Their systems have gotten easier to install and maintain a restaurant POS system for instance and they can call support for the company that sold them the PoS and they don’t need IT.
The worst you can do is try though but don’t expect it to be an undiscovered gold mine. It would already be a business if it was. You will have to grind and sell yourself and prove value.
Go for it man! Reach out to these places and see if they need support. MSP are always needed.
It’s crucial to understand the specific needs of your target clients. So start by conducting surveys or meeting with potential clients to identify their pain points and tailor your services accordingly.
Making sure you establish strong relationships with local businesses and community leaders can lead to word-of-mouth referrals, it will help you a lot. Trust is a significant factor in small communities.
As you grow, consider hiring local talent or partnering with other small IT firms. This can help you manage larger projects and offer a broader range of services.