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So many people automatically
think of Internet businesses first now days. Why? Because
they're relatively cheap and quick to set up. What many
don't seem to realize though, is that are still some
golden opportunities in the offline world too. One such
business can be started for less than $50, and can start
earning you cash from the first day.
So, what is this business?
Vending machines. Now before you shrug this off as being
too expensive, let's look at a few facts.
1. Not all vending machines
are big and expensive. The first image that comes to mind
with the term "vending machine" is a large cola
or snack machine. But that's not the only type there is.
As a matter of fact,
smaller vending machines are more common... they're just
not often thought of as a vending machine.
Think about your local
grocery or discount store for a moment. Besides the cola
machines, can you think of other vending machines that
might be in place? If you're a parent, you might have
already guessed: bubble gum, candy, and trinket machines.
They're small yes, but they
draw cash and a lot of customers. They usually sell
themselves. Kids can't resist them, and even my grown
adult husband has been known to put money into them for
himself occasionally too.
2. Small vending machines
open more opportunities for you. Due to the size of these
smaller machines, they can be placed in many more places
than a cola or snack machine can. Just a small list of
examples includes:
- Grocery stores
- Discount stores
- Department stores
- Convenience stores
- Specialty shops
- Barber or Beauty shops
- Indoor swap meets/flea
markets
- Doctor or dentist
offices
- Pharmacies
And even government
buildings such as the DMV, City Hall, or the local social
services office.
3. Placing small vending
machines like this is not difficult. In fact, it can be
made much easier by simply offering the storeowner or
manager a percentage of money earned.
4. You can specialize in a
business like this. One specialty that comes to mind is to
place your vending machines in health related
establishments - health food stores, vitamin shops, doctor
or dentist offices, etc.
Then, instead of putting
regular candy into your machines, you could offer
sugar-free treats instead. With the raging epidemic of
diabetes and obesity in the U.S. right now, couldn't you
imagine how popular a sugar-free vending machine might be?
Especially with doctors and health related establishments?
You could also offer mixed
nuts, granola bites, or any other combination of healthier
snack alternatives.
5. You can grow this
business as slowly or quickly as you'd like. Small vending
machines can be purchased for less than $50, and most of
the small snack or "gum" machines are less than
$100. By starting with one inexpensive machine and a
decent location, you can make up your investment in just a
few short weeks... or less!
If you re-invested your
earnings by purchasing just one new machine each month,
you'd have 12 by the end of the year. And they'd be fully
paid for too! So everything earned is yours to keep.
So, whether you want a
little additional income each week, part-time supplemental
income, or full-time business income - take a look at
vending machines. Once they're in place, there's very
little work on your part... but an ongoing stream of
income for you to enjoy.
To get you started today,
here's a great resource for finding inexpensive vending
machines online. I think they might actually be the
cheapest vending machine source I've ever seen. -- Vans
Vending - http://www.vansvending.com
Kathy Burns-Millyard
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