i just started selling computers in australia but its hard to compete with the big companys like dell ect where can i find decent computers at affordable pricing
2006-07-24 02:31:16 · 7 answers · asked by James E 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
check out http://www.newegg.com
They have special offers for buying in bulk
2006-07-24 02:34:15 · answer #1 · answered by AnswerGuy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi James,
Being that you're based in Australia, you'll naturally need to find Australian distributors. A great place to start is the Microsoft Australia Authorised Distributors on the Microsoft Partner Program Web site at
http://www.microsoft.com/australia/partner/productresources/distributors.aspx
HOWEVER, being that it's 2006 and not 1996, I'd be negligent if I didn't warn you that your business model should probably not be based exclusively on selling hardware, software, and peripherals.
Rather, you should really develop a business plan that focuses on the MUCH more lucrative value-added services side of the business.
And in particular the part of the computer consulting industry that focuses on small businesses with 10-50 PC's.
Most Australian computer consulting companies that I've trained find that the profits on product reselling are strictly a bonus... and that hourly- or project-based computer consulting is what REALLY pays the bills.
That said, many choose to only resell products to those companies with which they already have a consulting relationship.
Best of luck in getting your venture off the ground PROFITABLY!
Joshua Feinberg
Computer Consulting Kit
http://www.computerconsultantssecrets.com/blog/
PS: The above link has a sign-up for a free training course that'll help you compete more effectively with Dell among small businesses.
2006-07-24 14:40:37 · answer #2 · answered by Computer Consulting 101 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is pretty difficult to compete against the big guys as they are able to buy massive quanities of cheap components and pay next to nothing for their Windows O/S. Probably your best bet is to compete against them by offering a high quality product without all the corporate approved malware.
2006-07-24 02:42:21 · answer #3 · answered by Interested Dude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but you should have done your homework before you began your venture.
I wish you all the best, but you don't start something without first counting the cost.
2006-07-24 02:34:58 · answer #4 · answered by no1home2day 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I build Comps. and I buy EVERYTHING wholesale from
http://www.tigerdirect.com
I hope this helps m8
2006-07-24 02:35:46 · answer #5 · answered by caspers_worst_nightmare 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.unicor.gov/recycling/greenfed/
2006-07-24 07:31:21 · answer #6 · answered by rich_below 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try ebay or google
2006-07-24 02:34:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋