Computer Accessories Shop

Computer Accessories Shop Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: September 26th, 2024

Looking to capitalize on the booming tech industry without diving into complex coding or software development? Consider starting a computer accessories shop.

This business revolves around selling essential add-ons and peripherals for computers, such as keyboards, mice, monitors, and external storage devices.

The demand for these products is consistently high among gamers, remote workers, and tech enthusiasts. By offering a curated selection of high-quality accessories, you can carve out a niche in a competitive market.

You'll need to research suppliers, manage inventory, and establish an efficient online or physical retail presence. Marketing through tech forums and social media can generate a loyal customer base.

It’s a straightforward business model with tangible products, making it an appealing venture for those who want to enter the tech retail space without getting overly technical.

In this list, you'll find real-world computer accessories shop success stories and very profitable examples of starting a computer accessories shop that makes money.

1. TechUnwreck ($1.44M/year)

Matt McCormick, founder of TechUnwreck, came up with the idea for his business when he broke his cell phone screen and decided to fix it himself. He started a small e-commerce website offering phone repairs through the mail, attracting customers through Google Adwords. The business grew and evolved to focus on bulk repairs for schools and businesses, and in 2021, they are expecting to do 30,000 device repairs and $3 million in sales.

How much money it makes: $1.44M/year
How much did it cost to start: $500
How many people on the team: 8

How Cracking My Screen Led Me To Build A $2.7M/Year Business

TechUnwreck, a mail-in bulk device repair service for schools and businesses, started as a part-time side hustle learning to fix phones after its founder's own phone broke and is now expecting to do 30,000 repairs per year and $3 million in sales in 2021, thanks to a committed hiring process, in-person repair model, and online reputation.

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2. letsworkremotely ($12K/year)

Steven Lin, co-founder of letsworkremotely, was a bored 19-year-old college student looking for a challenge when he stumbled upon the idea of creating a Facebook group for remote job postings. Realizing the value of his community, he expanded the concept and partnered with co-founder Ciaran Redmond to create the largest remote community with multiple remote job/digital nomad Facebook groups, growing at a rate of 100 people per week. They now plan to focus on monetization and differentiate themselves from other remote job board sites.

How much money it makes: $12K/year
How many people on the team: 0

How Two Friends Created One of the Largest Remote Working Communities

Let's Work Remotely, co-founded by Steven Lin, has built the largest remote community possible with over 100,000 members, including four Facebook groups with engagement from over 60% of members, growing at a rate of 100 members per week and ranked in the top 0.1% of websites in the world, with plans to monetize the platform through a freemium job posting model.

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