Layoff Breeds Success for Colorado Springs Computer Geek

After spending 10 years living and working in Colorado Springs as a highly successful computer professional, Greg Stoutenburg never could have imagined that his career would come to a screeching halt as the victim of an unexpected layoff. But then again, he never could have imagined that this very same layoff would become the catalyst to ignite a new career as the proprietor of his own business. Now Stoutenburg no longer fears pink slips, because he has just opened a new franchise with Geeks On Call® -- the nations premier provider of on-site computer support.

Colorado Springs, CO (PRWEB) September 19, 2004 -- After spending 10 years living and working in Colorado Springs as a highly successful computer professional, Greg Stoutenburg never could have imagined that his career would come to a screeching halt as the victim of an unexpected layoff. But then again, he never could have imagined that this very same layoff would become the catalyst to ignite a new career as the proprietor of his own business. Now Stoutenburg no longer fears pink slips, because he has just opened a new franchise with Geeks On Call® -- the nations premier provider of on-site computer support. Zipping throughout Colorado Springs in his sleek, retro-styled Chrysler PT Cruiser (affectionately dubbed a PC" Cruiser), Stoutenburg hand-delivers an impressive array of computer services to homes and small-to-medium-sized-business alike.

Stoutenburgs experience with computers stretches back to the late-1970s, during which time he worked with IBM mainframes while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Upon completing a five-year enlistment, he re-entered civilian life and continued his IBM mainframe work by joining a large corporation in Dallas, TX. It was there he spent the next 12 years before relocating to Colorado Springs and moving into the next phase of his information-technology career. After decades of working for other people, Stoutenburg is excited to be self employed, but he is even more excited about being able to use his computer prowess to solve peoples high-tech headaches. This enthusiasm is shared by the President of Geeks On Call®, Walter Ewell, who remarked, Greg Stoutenburg is exactly the kind of franchise owner we want, because he has a sincere desire to use his talents to help people. One of the keys to being a successful Geek is providing outstanding customer service, which is Gregs forte."    

Geeks On Call® is the high-tech equivalent of a doctor who makes house calls. Too often small businesses and residential customers lose substantial time and money while waiting for their computer problems to be fixed by a large, impersonal retail store -- which often keeps the computer for a week or more and charges an arm and a leg! Refusing to tolerate this type of slow, unsatisfactory service, Geeks On Call® goes against the grain and brings help directly to the customers doorstep. Everything the Geeks technicians need to complete their tasks is nestled inside their sleek, retro-styled PC" Cruisers, which are emblazoned with the Geeks On Call® logo and toll-free phone number.

Launched in 1999, Geeks On Call® began its operations in Norfolk and Virginia Beach, VA --where it experienced immediate success. Overwhelmed by the publics hunger for dependable computer support, Geeks On Call® realized the only way to satisfy its ballooning customer base would be to franchise the company. In early 2001 the first Geeks offspring was born, and since then approximately 195 franchises have been planted in 13 states throughout America -- plus the District of Columbia.    

Not only have the expedient, reliable services provided by Geeks On Call® found success with residential clients but also with small-to-medium-sized businesses that simply cannot afford the enormous expense of hiring an IT staff. Instead of paying exorbitant salaries to keep a full-fledged IT staff on hand, these companies simply can turn to Geeks On Call® on those occasions in which computer services are required. Now everyone can have access to superior computer repairs, upgrades, troubleshooting, wired and wireless networking, personalized training, and custom-built PCs --without emptying their wallets.

Currently, Geeks On Call® offers service in the following states: Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. To schedule fast, on-site computer support, call 1-800-905-GEEK. For more information on the services provided by Geeks On Call®, log onto www.geeksoncall.com. To inquire about franchise opportunities, contact the World Headquarters at 1-888-667-4577.

Geeks On Call® franchises are independently owned and operated.

©Geeks On Call America, Inc.

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