Kade Babiak is pleased to announce the opening of his new business, Compufix Solutions, in Niverville. Located at 61 Main Street, the office includes a service desk, a small worktable with magnifying lamp and other specialized equipment for fixing tiny electronic parts, and a retail section featuring a modest laptop selection and aftermarket computer supplies.
From laptops and PCs to game systems, components, small electronics, cables, security cameras, and office supplies, Babiak says he can help with almost any computer and electronic need imaginable.
Babiak is local to southeastern Manitoba, having lived in St. Malo for most of his life. He has a computer services technician certificate from CDI College and has been operating a computer building and repair shop out of his home in St. Malo for more than seven years.
He has an appreciation for small-town living and has already enjoyed serving many customers throughout the region. When he began looking for commercial space, he took his time before finding the right spot.
“Me and my dad would come to Niverville and we’d go fishing where the Rat River meets the Red down here, and we’d stop at the Chinese restaurant here,” says Babiak. “Over the years, I always had a good feeling about Niverville. I had a good vibe and it always seemed like a great town. In the past few years, I wanted to open a storefront and I had a few opportunities in other towns, but I told myself, ‘I’m going to wait. If I’m going to open a store, it has to be in Niverville and it has to be in a good location.’ And I think I’ve nailed it.”
As a client of Niverville Physhiotherapy, a previous tenant at 61 Main Street, Babiak was familiar with the space. When he saw it had become available, he was immediately interested. He calls it a great location with lots of foot traffic, positioned across from the bank and right next door to the post office.
“This has become my primary workspace,” he says. “It’s a nice, new, bright space and I feel at home here. Niverville is so welcoming.”
Babiak, who says that he’d already built a reputation for being the go-to guy for computer fixes in St. Malo, offers many services. Whatever people need for their home or business, he is confident he can meet it.
“It is fun building gaming computers, but it’s just as satisfying getting something fixed than making something new,” says Babiak. “Solving a problem is just as exciting to me as building something new with no problems. If someone walks in and says, ‘I know what’s wrong,’ then I say, ‘Well, that’s why I’m here.’”
Babiak describes himself as a hard worker and self-made businessperson. He says that his passion for computers and electronics drives him to stay up to date on the latest technology. He also calls himself a critical, meticulous thinker and tenacious problem-solver.
He also appreciates working independently and looks forward to getting to know other businessowners in the area.
Babiak says he will continue to serve customers from St. Malo, largely by operating a drop/off and pick-up arrangement while he focuses on providing service out of his new location.
Walk-in traffic is also welcome—and if he can’t get a job done immediately, he will give an estimate as to when it can be completed.
As interest in his business picks up, Babiak also seeks to inform customers about the parking situation. The units at 61 Main Street have had several commercial and residential units over the years. In an effort to distinguish between customer parking and tenant or visitor parking, the space in front of the building is now defined as business parking. Several large boulders form the boundary between each parking area and Babiak says he understands that his customers are welcome to park in the lot on the south side of the building.
Babiak has also added his own signage to the front of 61 Main Street to help inform customers looking for parking.
He adds that he plans to hold a grand opening event soon. And given his location on Main Street, he looks forward to participating in the upcoming fair in some way.
Babiak had one free tip to offer for anyone with a broken phone or computer and is wondering what to do.
“If you’re not sure about something and want to try to fix it yourself, there are a lot of online tutorials that are pretty good,” he says. “If you like to repair things and give it a try, that could work. Sometimes, though, trying to fix it yourself can make things worse. My advice is to stop before that happens. Stop fiddling and come and see me.”
Whichever type of customer you are, Babiak says he’s here to help.
