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  1. #1
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    Business plan for a managed hosting company

    Hello,

    Before i start, let me explain i am 16, and currently have no plans on opening a hosting company untill i am at least 19 (reasons being im completely skint)

    However, does this seem like a good business plan for a managed server hosting company:

    Rent server space from redbus interhouse

    Purchase all the equipment needed to setup a network for my infrastructure within my co-location space in the redbus dc

    Purchase a few servers from dell, and setup a website with payment system to sell them.

    Also, i would do what rackspace do and garuentee 100% avaliability of the network or %50 refund (or something)

    Develop a plan for support, tickets, forum, telephone etc


    Is there anything i have missed out??

    Thanks

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    Sounds expensive. It doesn't look as if you've mentioned how much IP transit you'll buy

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    Who knows what this market will be like in 3 years. How do you plan for that ?
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    That's what I was thinking. It's very difficult to predict this market from quarter to quarter, nevermind 3 years out. There are a lot of bigger players with big money in it (i.e. Rackspace). What will differentiate you from them?

    Originally posted by datums
    Who knows what this market will be like in 3 years. How do you plan for that ?

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    all very good points

    thanks

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    Possibly working for a managed hosting company prior to opening your own may be helpful. Learning what not to do on your own money can be really expensive

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    i never even thought of that what a superb idea nice 1 m8

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    Lee,

    Perhaps look into a business course at a local college?
    Just an idea.

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    Also, dont forget to sort out some local engineers available on callout just incase of emergency hardware failure.

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    Ah, forgot the key point. Decide how your going to let people know about you otherwise no customers !

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