Start & Run a Rural Computer Consultant Business. John D. Deans

trying to get clients in small left-wing towns within Marin County just outside of San Francisco. That said, remember that the majority of small towns are more conservative than liberal, and this is especially true in rural farming and ranching areas. Political leanings will be an issue in small towns, and we will discuss this aspect of client relations in more detail later in the book.

      The major potential showstopper to becoming a rural computer consultant is that you and your spouse (if applicable) have got to want to live, work, shop, and raise your kids in a small town. As I explained, this was initially a major issue with my wife. It was rough on her for the first couple of years, due to the vast change in distance to her family and the major change of going to a new church and developing a new set of friends.

      If you and your family are addicted to the conveniences of city life, then maybe working in a small rural town will not be for you. But you should check things out by visiting small towns and spending some weekends at bed-and-breakfast inns, which will allow you to meet locals and get the feel of the area.

      So if you have the urge to escape the urban rat race, possess a varied computer support skill set, have moderate income needs and debt, and like working directly with clients, you may strongly consider becoming a rural computer consultant.

      Part 2

      SERVICE NEEDS AND SKILL SET REQUIREMENTS