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Is free-lancing as a computer tech profitable?

Hi. I just received my A+ IT Tech Certification a few months ago and would like to freelance repairing home and small business computer systems (and eventually move to offering networking services to larger employers). I look for every opportunity to gain experience, fixing computers for family, friends, acquaintances, & word-of-mouth referrals. Confident that I possess, at the very least, adequate troubleshooting and repair skills in my new-found career, can one make a decent living with this (freelancing) approach or at least start-up this type of work with my lack of experience? I've tried looking for a stable job with a company, but I get very little response. Even call center-type (tech-related) jobs are very scarce. Please keep in mind that I am continuously going to night school and/or taking online courses at local community colleges to enhance my skills. Although my first priority is make a living on a self-employed basis, I am willing to acquire experience by securing a traditional job with a company employer first. However, I am not getting much, if any, response from my job search as I find myself underqualified (at least in paper) for jobs I am applying to, even the entry-level type. Also please keep in mind that I do have extensive experience in an entirely different field -- administrator/coordinator of youth job training programs. Due to my medical problems and following my doctor's advice, I did make a career chance to an area I feel a alot of passion for. My resume does reflect reflect transferable skills achieved through previous career. Any advise/assistance would be greatly appreciated. p.s. Due to my economic situation, I am not able to look for unpaid volunteer-type work.

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1. It can be, but you have to be good at marketing yourself. That's the tough part. I used to do it for money on the side and the hardest part was getting my name out there.