I recently opened my computer business centre. I like to learn a few things about the operation, in terms of services to be rendered and cost etc.

I hope others can learn from this thread.

How much do you charge your customers for the following services?

1-Photocopy
2- Colored photocopy
3- Scanning
4- Laminating
5- Opening of emails
6- Black/white printing
7- Colored printing

8- Internet browsing
9- Computer training

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If you have other services you render that I omitted, you can list them too.

How much does it cost u to set it up?..., and how many computers?

nuelsylves:
How much does it cost u to set it up?..., and how many computers?

It is not yet fully equipped. My space can contain 10 computers but I started with only 2 desktop computers and 1 laptop( private). Other things are 3 in 1 printer(which includes scanner,colored photocopier n the printer), photocopier for the normal black and white photocopying. I will get more computers when I get students for computer training.


1-Photocopier(2nd hand)= 40,000 Naira
2- 3 in 1 printer(brand new)= around 13,000 Naira(I forgot the exact price, I got to check the receipt later)
3- 2 desktop computers(2nd hand)@ 25,000 Naira each
4- Paper cutter(brandnew) 3,000 Naira
Total=106,000 Naira

I don't think I should include my personal laptop to the above.
"In my fathers house there are many rooms", so no paying of rent. Include rent costs if you are not the owner.

Do you offer internet services?

Gheng:
Do you offer internet services?

Not yet. By next month I will connect to internet.

I also plan to offer e-payment services.

jmoore:

Not yet. By next month I will connect to internet.

I also plan to offer e-payment services.

nice concept. keep it up. God will see you through. Amen. am happy to hear dis.

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It is not yet fully equipped. My space can contain 10 computers but I started with only 2 desktop computers and 1 laptop( private). Other things are 3 in 1 printer(which includes scanner,colored photocopier n the printer), photocopier for the normal black and white photocopying. I will get more computers when I get students for computer training.
1-Photocopier(2nd hand)= 40,000 Naira
2- 3 in 1 printer(brand new)= around 13,000 Naira(I forgot the exact price, I got to check the receipt later)
3- 2 desktop computers(2nd hand)@ 25,000 Naira each
4- Paper cutter(brandnew) 3,000 Naira
Total=106,000 Naira
I was thinking that N500,000 will get set it up for me with 10 computers.

nuelsylves:

With 250,000 Naira you can get 10 desktop computers (2ndhand).
Also have in mind to purchase UPS, generator.

jmoore:

With 250,000 Naira you can get 10 desktop computers (2ndhand).
Also have in mind to purchase UPS, generator.

so a place like P.H can that 500,000k gt me an office as well as the 10computers?

nuelsylves:
so a place like P.H can that 500,000k gt me an office as well as the 10computers?

I don't know if second hand computers are cheaper in Aba or Ph.
I have no idea about rent charges in Ph but I guess it should be on the high side.
If the office is 8,000Naira per month then that should be 96K per year.
Find a suitable place that won't cost you much. 500k is ok if that is what you want to start with.

jmoore:

I don't know if second hand computers are cheaper in Aba or Ph.
I have no idea about rent charges in Ph but I guess it should be on the high side.
If the office is 8,000Naira per month then that should be 96K per year.
Find a suitable place that won't cost you much. 500k is ok if that is what you want to start with.

Though I havn't concluded my plans yet but as a fresh graduate am thinking of setting it up with that amount.....,I just hope it won't back fire me. That's the only biz I have in mind for now.

nuelsylves:
Though I havn't concluded my plans yet but as a fresh graduate am thinking of setting it up with that amount.....,I just hope it won't back fire me. That's the only biz I have in mind for now.

You can start with little, you don't have to invest all the 500k.

jmoore:
How much do you charge your customers for the following services?

1-Photocopy
2- Colored photocopy
3- Scanning
4- Laminating
5- Opening of emails
6- Black/white printing
7- Colored printing
8- Opening of emails
9- Internet browsing
10- Computer training

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If you have other services you render that I omitted, you can list them too.

Let other people that have business centre/cyber cafe tell us how much they charge for those services above and there location ....tx

From a friend who's encouraging me to start it. His prices are as follows: INTERNET SERVICES 2HRS:N250 1HR: N150 30MINS:N100 PRINTING BLACK ND WHITE :N30 per page. COLOUR PRINTING :N200 (ORIGINAL). ONLINE REGISTRATIONS: N500, N700, N1000 depending on size of the form. He also do online payments and help people buy things from Jumia nd co. Location is kaduna state. Lamination: N100 for full document, ID card is N50. Scaning is N70 per page. Scaning and sending it to mail is N150 for one copy, two copies nd above is N100.

nuelsylves:
From a friend who's encouraging me to start it. His prices are as follows: INTERNET SERVICES 2HRS:N250 1HR: N150 30MINS:N100 PRINTING BLACK ND WHITE :N30 per page. COLOUR PRINTING :N200 (ORIGINAL). ONLINE REGISTRATIONS: N500, N700, N1000 depending on size of the form. He also do online payments and help people buy things from Jumia nd co. Location is kaduna state. Lamination: N100 for full document, ID card is N50. Scaning is N70 per page. Scaning and sending it to mail is N150 for one copy, two copies nd above is N100.

Thank you for the price list.

jmoore:

Thank you for the price list.

You r welcome. The guy said he's making 10k to 15k daily. My fear is that will I be able to also make that kind of amount if I set it up @ PH. Someone in another state should please give us what it's like in that place.

nuelsylves:

You r welcome. The guy said he's making 10k to 15k daily. My fear is that will I be able to also make that kind of amount if I set it up @ PH. Someone in another state should please give us what it's like in that place.

Geographical location matters. Don't expect much from internet browsing because most Nigerians access the internet with their mobile devices.
Other services like recharge card printing can increase your revenue.

Please ask your friend how much he charges for computer training?

Nice

More input please.

Seun move this to the frontpage abeg.

The business is still profitable outside lagos. Lagos is overserved except the exterior part of lagos and besides, alot of people do their browsing on tablets and smart phones at affordable rate and the services are fairly good.Other service bring in more income, depending on how smart the owner is.

@skydancer and Maleeq, please move this thread to the business section.

I need info on how much I should charge those that want to learn computer(Basic computer training).

I like the idea of initiating this kind of thread. it should be brought to front page.
I would have like those that have spent time in this business to tell us more. I never a second hand A3 colour laser printer that would be suitable for business centre. Please which one will be economical and durable.

I don't think that cafe biz is still viable in a place like lagos.

cafe demand is low now due to modem and d smartphone devices and its affordability. majorly some go for printout wth their flashdrive.

nuelsylves:

You r welcome. The guy said he's making 10k to 15k daily. My fear is that will I be able to also make that kind of amount if I set it up @ PH. Someone in another state should please give us what it's like in that place.

don't compare your friends earnings to what u hope to earn. You could earn more.
Best location will be in a university environs.
Thins and xpensive in PH, badnews is your rent may take up half of that 500k,
I suggest u start like the Op "small, start that small"...

Some centers offer graphic design services

I can supply a complete set of 2nd hand computer (Desktop, Monitor, keyboard and Mouse) at the rate of N20,000 each. I am based in Lagos.
N/B: I will not advise anybody that wants to run a biz centre to buy new printers, they are fragile. Second hand printers last longer than new ones - talking from experience.
In case you need computers or other equipments, call: 08068092831
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Can a small generator power a photocopying machine(table top size)?

2rutalk1:
I can supply a complete set of 2nd hand computer (Desktop, Monitor, keyboard and Mouse) at the rate of N20,000 each. I am based in Lagos.
N/B: I will not advise anybody that wants to run a biz centre to buy new printers, they are fragile. Second hand printers last longer than new ones - talking from experience.
In case you need computers or other equipments, call: 08068092831
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bro! 20k each? I know where to get it 16k each (flat screen monitors with p4) @ kaduna.