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.
