Technological progress does not stand still, and the number of entrepreneurs is growing every day. Vending combines both statements and is an interesting, modern, and most importantly simple trading method.
What is a vending
Vending is the sale of various goods using special machines. All that is required for an entrepreneur is to install such an apparatus, load goods into it and plug it into a power outlet, like any other household appliance. It works quite simply: the machines are equipped with receivers of banknotes and coins of various denominations (some may give change), they also have a special screen and keys with which the consumer selects the goods he needs, and then the product literally pops up into the hands of a potential to the customer.
Types of devices for Wendig
There are so many different techniques for selling food and drink. Among them, the most popular: snack machine, coffee machine, vending machines for hot food and non-food items. All of them have a similar technical device, but at the same time their features in accordance with the types of goods that will be sold.
The device is snack
A machine for selling various chocolate bars and crackers is well suited for beginning entrepreneurs, and sometimes he also sells bottled drinks with them. The snack machine is quite simple to maintain. In the event of minor malfunctions, specialized knowledge can be dispensed with. It is enough to read the technical documentation or in detail, during operation, to study snack devices. Reviews of these trading machines can be found in large numbers on the Internet, there are also many special forums where entrepreneurs exchange experience and knowledge, as well as useful contacts.
Coffee machine
As well as the snack machine, the coffee machine is a very popular solution for making a profit. It’s very good to put a coffee machine next to a vending machine, usually after a snack, a client wants to quench his thirst. This technique can also pour tea, and sometimes milk and jelly, it all depends on the specific apparatus and the selected ingredients.
Recipe for success
Installing snack machines, and other trading machines in a well-chosen location is the most important moment in the vending business. Patency and number of sales will depend on the chosen location. It is very good to put such machines at stations, at airports, in large shopping centers, in educational institutions, and just large stores (not food products) will do.
The second key factor will be pricing. Do not overcharge, hoping that your client will have no choice. Most likely, your client will simply pass by and will no longer fit your device, and even tell your friends and acquaintances about it. But if the cost of your goods does not differ much from the average retail price, then most likely you will be doomed to success, especially at those points where grocery stores and catering establishments are far away, or if the customer's lunch break is limited to a short period of time.
Machine Service
As a rule, novice entrepreneurs are engaged in servicing devices on their own. There is nothing complicated in turning the key, taking the proceeds, adding goods or ingredients, adding water in the case of coffee machines. As mentioned above, it is quite realistic to fix small malfunctions on your own, but in general, if you need to repair snack devices, it is better to contact specialists. As a rule, a qualified manufacturer of machines or their importer can provide qualified service, sometimes this is possible on a contract or guarantee basis, and sometimes for an additional fee. If the opportunities for contacting the manufacturers are not or they are located in another city or region, then you can always find a local specialist, especially since the technical arrangement of such equipment is similar to some household appliances and computers, so if there is demand, then there will be an offer.
What else will be required to engage in such a business
The main thing is to take shape if you are not an entrepreneur. Otherwise, you must notify the tax authority of the new activity. You should submit documents to the tax authority and choose the legal form. Most suitable for vending - IP. After submitting documents, choosing a tax form and paying state fees and after a few working days, you officially become an entrepreneur. This is necessary primarily for solving problems with regulatory authorities, as well as in order to successfully install your equipment in other enterprises. Often, no one will contact an individual, and the presence of IP will increase the chances of a successful conclusion of an agreement on the provision of space for the device.
Next, you need to agree with the owner of the premises on the installation of your machine. If your premises, then this problem has already been solved, but more often beginner businessmen go to vending. As a rule, you will be in demand regarding energy consumption and the actual lease itself. If the place is very open, and the person responsible for providing the premises is not accommodating, then they may require a small percentage of your profit, but this is rare.
If everything is done correctly, then your equipment will pay off quite quickly and begin to bring a steady income. Good luck