BUSINESS PROFILE
BOB TAGERT
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s the Corona virus doubles down and cases increase, it is a very difficult time for many businesses... especially those who are starting a new business. Two months ago, Regis DeVeaux opened his own franchise of Nerds To Go next to the OTC office in the 300 block of South Washington Street here in Old Town. NTG is a small to middle size computer repair and service company. Their services include PC and Apple service and repair, virus, malware and spyware removal, wireless networking install and repair, data recovery and backup, child protection and monitoring as well as all iPod, iPhone and X-box service. They also have cellhelmet phone accessories available for purchase in the store. Although this shop has only been in business for two months, the concept has been developed since 2003. It all began in Connecticut with David Colella, a very successful businessman in the computer industry. By his mid-thirties Colella realized that he wanted more. He had several high-profile positions in the IT industry, but he felt there was still something better out there for him and
his family. It was during this time of soulsearching that he first conceived Nerds To Go. The business model was founded on the premise of providing unprecedented computer and technical support service. They understood the need for technology support among residential computer users and small businesses and decided that they could fill that gap. Indeed, with more folks working from home during this pandemic the need has been accelerated. By taking people with top technical certifications from leading organizations like Microsoft, CompTIA and Cisco, and transforming them into customer-service juggernauts with their rigorous NTG training program, they are off and running. As the program developed, the team wanted to set themselves apart by actually coming to the customer and designing a customized solution for their residential customers. They also looked to supporting small businesses who could not afford to have an IT staff. “We can be a service provider or can be anything you really need from an IT perspective,� Regis tells me. Not BUSINESS PROFILE > PAGE 5
(Left) Calvin, Regis & Melvin 4 | December 2020
Old Town Crier
