For the last 2 years, I have been working on my own running a small onsite computer biz…doing ok now, but who would nt like to work a little less and make a little more <raises hand>
As of monday I take on a partner…
Partner has access to funding…
We are officially going storefront, probably within 60 days.
Parts, orders already being built
Fun begins soon, going shopping for location next week.
Wishing you luck and joy in your expanded career.
w00t!!!
Great to hear that you are doing that well.
Myself, I am doing some sub-consulting with a couple of older gentlemen… hopefully it will turn into some kind of mutual partnership or co-mingling of the two firms when they get ready to close their doors.
I still can’t believe I’m making my bills on self-employed income. 
We must have a pic of the storefront !!!
I’d wish you luck but I don’t think that’s what you need. For running your own business you need stamina. If you make it to one year, I’ll buy you a case of Redbull. 
So does this mean that you recovered from the theft of the tools from your car? I thought that you said at the time that it might kill your business.
Correct, scooped up most of the basic tools over the next few days. 90% of tech work is a screwdriver, had to do a lil old school teching for a bit, but I am pretty much up and running full speed again. I had a huge run of business right after that so much of my tool costs are already covered. Still need a new laptop but that can wait till the insurance settlement check shows.
Congrat’s
Does that mean you owe me 2 cases now?
Pic Hell…Dopefest!!!
Now, you got me wonderin’ how many Dopers can squeeze in the new store … and … are ya sure you wanna clean up after one of those ?? 
Be sure to have a live cam hookup for those of us too far away to attend!
Sure. Just pop round and I’ll grab some from the cash&carry.
Congratulations, drachillix!
That stressed-out woman with the laptop and the PDA in hand, knocking and peering into the window of your as-yet unopened shop, that would be me.
AWESOME!! I’m so glad you’re doing that well. I must say that if I were in your area, I’d never try to fix my PC again, and just bring it in to you.
I must ask, though, if this is the end of your on-site service.
I’ll just note that I’m disappointed. I was expecting something like pictures of kittens with pocket protectors, going from the title… 
Ooh, congratulations! (For those of us who have lurkery tendencies and/or poor reading comprehension, where is this gonna be?)