National Computer-Support Company Geeks On Call" Launches Vast Network of High-Tech Help in Phoenix

Geeks On Call®, the nations premier provider of on-site computer services, has undergone a vast expansion that will lead to the formation of 22 franchises in Phoenix and its neighboring communities over a two-year period. All of these franchises are owned by longtime computer professional Jim Gutman, who currently is overseeing the opening of the first three. Although building and maintaining this empire" of sorts certainly will be a challenging task for Gutman, it is one that his 30 years in the information-technology (IT) industry have prepared him to undertake.

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) December 2, 2004 -- Geeks On Call®, the nations premier provider of on-site computer services, has undergone a vast expansion that will lead to the formation of 22 franchises in Phoenix and its neighboring communities over a two-year period. All of these franchises are owned by longtime computer professional Jim Gutman, who currently is overseeing the opening of the first three. Although building and maintaining this empire" of sorts certainly will be a challenging task for Gutman, it is one that his 30 years in the information-technology (IT) industry have prepared him to undertake.

Throughout his lengthy high-tech career, Gutman has held high-level positions with several noteworthy companies. At the young age of 31, he became the director of management information systems for a company that worked closely with the United States Post Office. As part of his duties, Gutman assisted in the creation of the nine-digit zip code. Years later, he served as the vice president of management information systems for U-Haul International, and during most of the 1990s he designed, built, and managed computer systems as a consultant for the International Atomic Energy Agencys Department of Safeguards. In the late 1990s, he began a new venture as the executive vice president and partner for a network marketing company, and he continued these positions even while working as a computer consultant for Enron during the first few years of the new millennium.

One of the things that excites Gutman about launching his Geeks On Call® franchises is that it gives him an opportunity to utilize his computer expertise and business savvy on a grand scale. His enthusiasm is shared by the president of Geeks On Call®, Walter Ewell, who said, Its a privilege to have someone as knowledgeable and experienced as Jim Gutman spearhead our expansion into Phoenix. He and his staff of high-tech experts are determined to provide customer service of the highest quality, which is what Geeks On Call® is all about."

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 retail store that often keeps the computer for too long 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 PC" Cruisers that are emblazoned with the Geeks On Call® logo and toll-free phone number.

Founded in 1999, Geeks On Call initially served the cities of 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 was to franchise the company. In early 2001 Geeks On Call® launched its first franchise, and now it has 237 franchises operating in 15 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: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, 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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