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Young tech-savvy Mischa Wislang has opened a pop up store called Phone Booth in the Whangaparaoa Plaza.
The new business offers residents the opportunity to take in their IT devices, from smartphones and tablets to laptops, to learn how to use them better.
Mischa, 22, says his motivation for setting up the venture was his love of IT and helping people.
He says he is happy to help with any issues ranging from how to set up an email service to setting up laptops and using specific programmes.
“I found so many people didn’t realise that there are easier ways to use their devices and they had trouble finding people to help them,” Mischa says.
Mischa has spent the last two years working for a major telecommunications company.
“I found myself working outside of hours helping people with issues on their laptops and smartphones. A few people suggested I make it into a business and when it started to take up my weekends I realised it could be a viable business. Now there is a solution better than sitting on the phone to someone overseas for hours. Now you can get proper support right here on the Coast at The Plaza.”
Mischa says the response so far has been great and he can also offer solutions remotely if people can’t bring their device into the Plaza.
“It’s a service that people sometime don’t think they need until I talk to them and show them what’s possible.”
Mischa is also a lover of cellphones. His favourite is the OnePlus 3, which has a solid design. “I like how you can customise it to your needs. Also, flip phones are coming back in. You heard it here first!”
