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kd818
Hi Everyone,
I am new to the forum. I have been reading some of the posts here and you guys are wonderful in helping and providing great information. Hence, I have decided to post my questions here for your advice.
I have been working in the electronics and calibration field as a tech for more than 10 years. I now have decided that it's time for me to start my own business. However, I have not been an entrepreneur, therefore, don’t really know where to start my new calibration and repair business. Would the entrepreneur and business owners in this forum please kindly help me with my questions?
I will start small first. The lab will specialize in hand tools, power tools, temperature, mechanical and dimensional tools for now. I am planning to expand to medical devices/equipment down the road. My questions are:
I am new to the forum. I have been reading some of the posts here and you guys are wonderful in helping and providing great information. Hence, I have decided to post my questions here for your advice.
I have been working in the electronics and calibration field as a tech for more than 10 years. I now have decided that it's time for me to start my own business. However, I have not been an entrepreneur, therefore, don’t really know where to start my new calibration and repair business. Would the entrepreneur and business owners in this forum please kindly help me with my questions?
I will start small first. The lab will specialize in hand tools, power tools, temperature, mechanical and dimensional tools for now. I am planning to expand to medical devices/equipment down the road. My questions are:
- Can I start the business without ISO 17025 accreditation first
- Providing that clients do not need ISO 17025, how long can I take to get ISO 17025 accredited?
- How do I go about to get new clients?
- What kind of calibration database/software that has multi-functionalities (use for calibration, track due dates, user-friendly) that I can purchase and use for a very long time. I do want to have to replace when my lab capabilities have expanded.
- What are the basic necessities that I need, beside the calibration equipment? I am on a tight budget and just want to purchase what are needed at first to get the lab running.