Going solo: PC repair. Have you done it?
I study full-time, and work one day a week at a 8-6 job. However, I find myself in need of more cash. I have neighbours up and down my road who are aware of my abilities, and often call me to fix their computers. I decided to post a rate of 50 bucks an hour, and they were often happy to pay this with a tip.
I've thought of many ways I can make money, generally looking into starting some kind of online business, however whenever I start a new venture I become too busy and simply don't have the time to give it the kind of attention it needs.
So I was thinking I'd take PC repair/advice on more seriously. Put up a simple website, print some business cards with my name and number, contact my neighbours and inform them, and if they'd suggest me to their friends. Maybe even do a door-drop one afternoon in the streets around where I live, post it on facebook. It seems like a great idea because it's largely flexible, I'm my own boss, and if demand exceeds my fairly limited time I can always increase the rates - though I'm not sure how realistic, or harmful this would be.
Have any of you guys been here? Done this? Thought about it, but something turned you off? I'm just after some general advice.