How much do i need to start a small computer parts & accessories business in nigeria?? Will 250k be enough to start??

depends on the scale u want to start wit.

Thats why i said small. I want to start on a small scale. What and what can i do or buy with the 250k to start the biz? What are the most important things to get first??

You need to start with consumables like:
- Toner and Ink cartridges and refill kits.
- Recordable and Rewritable CDs and DVDs.

You should also stock PC parts that often need replacement:
- Hard disks.
- CD-ROM and DVD Drives.
- Keyboards.
- Mice (or is it mouses? )

Finally, you should get PC accessories used to upgrade systems:
- SDRAM and DDRAM memory modules.
- PC Speakers and headsets.

That's what I think you need for a small scale computer accessory business.

Seun, thanx a million times. But do u think i can get all this things with 250k to start the biz?? Can u give me a breakdown analysis of how i can use 250k to acquire these accessories?? And mind you i do not have a shop yet.

You should contact all the business centers, schools, etc in your area that use computers. Tell them that you can supply them with consumables and such at a moment's notice. Drop your card with them so they can call you instantly when they need a new ink cartridge, writable CD, etc. Then buy these items and keep them at home!

The idea is that instead of sending somene to Computer Village they'll call you and you'll deliver instantly. I've seen someone running this kind of business profitably in Abeokuta, and he sells even motherboards.

where you get them from and for how much, i don't really know presumably from a reputable seller/wholesaler

you can include;

webcams
Flash drives (different sizes,shapes and funky colors)
USb cables
Graphic tablets
Bluetooth adaptors
USB hubs
Laptop routers/Cards
Photo papers/printing papers
CD stompers

this is a very good business idea even i am excited  not that you can't tell already from my list 

Seun and Lover bwoy, I thank you guys. At least now i know where to start from and the items to get for a start. Remain blessed.

I am based in China and will be in Lagos by the middle of this month, if you need accessories at wholesale prices you can contact me and i will supply all what you need and all my goods are always comes with at least one year guarantee, if anything happens to whatever you buy before that period i will either replace or repair it.

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Ishmael, I am in the computer business. You may want to talk to me before you start. Send me a mail at: allwell27@yahoo.com

My brother, you need to be careful with this business. As lucrative as the business is. There are some pitfalls. The unstable exchange rate and the speed at which the prices of computer components fall makes it a business that requires careful studies and right connection to good suppliers.

Else, you might end up buying components that you cannot even sell at the original cost price. Getting educated by a genuine businessman who is already doing well in this business might be a better way to start than asking question in this forum. Of course you might meet someone online too. I wish you well.

Dear globalaid ,

I would like to get your e-mail address.

regards,

Abdul salam
High-Tech Computers, Saudi arabia,

globalaid, you say you're based in china. i've been trying to get contacts in china for enquiries relating to trading from china mainland. i trade at the moment from dubai - nigeria, ghana, ivory coast and benin republic.
At the moment i'm trying to get conacts for manufacturers of hair accessories in china. I got some information at the chinese embassy here and i've just found out that most of the manufacturers are in china mainland. the products price starts from $7 per piece for human hair products. can you give me some advice on where to get the same items of the same quality, but at cheaper rates.

i sent you an email too

I have brand new HP 17" LCD screen for 20000 interested buyer should call 07033786092

So much thanks to you, Seun and Loverbwoy. I appreciate your contributions.

thanks a lot guys for youtube ideas

Seun:
You need to start with consumables like:
- Toner and Ink cartridges and refill kits.
- Recordable and Rewritable CDs and DVDs.

You should also stock PC parts that often need replacement:
- Hard disks.
- CD-ROM and DVD Drives.
- Keyboards.
- Mice (or is it mouses? )

Finally, you should get PC accessories used to upgrade systems:
- SDRAM and DDRAM memory modules.
- PC Speakers and headsets.

That's what I think you need for a small scale computer accessory business.