Instructions
- Determine how you plan to set up your computer dealership. A computer dealer can open up both a retail location as well as an online store. Many computer dealers choose to operate online as a way to broaden their client base. To set up your online store, you need to build an e-commerce site. For example, Websites Now has a site building program that can also host your website. E-commerce options can also be easily added through the service.
- Attend a computer sales training program. These programs will give you an overview of computer technologies as well as methods to help you market computers. One online sales training program you can look into is through the DaCo Corporation.
- Apply for a resale license. Some states require that you obtain a resale license prior to becoming a computer dealer. This license permits you to purchase computers at wholesale cost in order to make a profit. Even if you don't need a resale license, you will still need to receive a sales tax license from your state's Department of Taxation.
- Connect with a computer wholesaler. You can look online for wholesale computer distributors and choose the models you wish to purchase for resale. Computer dealers typically like to purchase a range of computer types from manufacturers such as Apple, HP, Lenovo and Dell. An example of a computer wholesaler that you can use is Evertek.
- Load your inventory and pricing into your computer dealership site. Once your site is ready to go, you can start marketing by placing online ads. You may want to consider setting up an account with an online ad service like Google AdWords.
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