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Sunday 11 January 2015

Tips To Help You Buy Snack And Soda Vending Machines

By Enid Hinton


There are different ways to make money working from home. If you are looking for a side hustle that will help you make some money on the side, consider buying snack and soda vending machines. This will leave you with more time to take care of your other businesses, as well as spend more time with your family and friends. Keep several things in mind when venturing into this kind of business.

Determine how much money you are willing to spend on the machine. If you can afford it, go for a new machine, but if your finances are limited, consider getting a second hand machine. You can also opt to buy one machine or you can buy multiple units. This will help to increase your earnings. Take time to look around and compare prices before making a purchase.

Determine where the machine will be situated. This should be done even before you buy the machine. If the unit will be placed in a high population area, then it would be advisable to buy a big unit. On the other hand, if the machine will be placed in a location where few people will access it, then it will be more advisable to buy a smaller and more compact unit.

If you have one or a few units, then it will not take a lot of time for you to manage the units. This is because all you will need to do is to ensure that the unit is well stocked at all times. You will also need to remove the cash deposited into the machine by clients. This will only take a few hours in a day. This will leave you free to pursue your other interests.

Decide whether you want an electronic or mechanical machine. An electronic machine will cost more upfront but it will be easier to handle and repair when it breaks down. A mechanical machine will cost much less when purchasing it, but it will require higher maintenance later on when it breaks down. Choose the best option, based on your circumstances. Also investigate if it will be possible to get spare parts for the machine you intend to buy.

Try out the machine before you pay for it. Asses it to ensure that it is working well. Ensure that it dispenses snacks and sodas properly. It should also be able to accept coins and cash without problems. If you are ordering from an online shop, find out what their return policy is.

Find a reliable supplier, who stocks the products that you will be selling. Try and work out a favorable contract with your supplier. Some suppliers would be willing to let you pay for the goods after you have sold them. This will help to minimize your operational costs.

So as to earn a full time income from the business, consider advertising your units. This will get you a lot of customers. You may also get a lot of requests from other businesses that want you to place your units in their premises.




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