Vending business. The snack machine - what is it and how to make money on it?

Technical progress does not stand still, and the numberentrepreneurs is growing every day. Vending combines both statements and represents an interesting, modern, and most importantly simple method of doing business.

What is Vending?

Vending is the sale of various products with the help ofspecial automatic machines. All that is required for an entrepreneur is to install such a device, load the product into it and plug it into a power outlet, like any other household appliance. It works quite simply: automatic machines are equipped with receivers of notes and coins of various denominations (some may issue change), and they have a special screen and keys with which the consumer chooses the goods necessary to him, and then the product literally pops into the hands of a potential to the customer.

Types of devices for vendig

There is a great variety of different techniquesfor the sale of food and beverages. Among them, the most popular are snack machines, a coffee machine, vending machines for trading hot food and non-food items. All of them have a similar technical device, but at the same time their own characteristics in accordance with the types of goods that will be sold.

The snack machine

For start-ups, they will work wellit is an automatic machine for selling various chocolate bars, crackers, and sometimes together with them he also sells bottled drinks. The snack machine is easy to maintain. In the case of minor malfunctions, you can do without specialized knowledge. It is enough to read the technical documentation or in detail, during operation, to study snack machines. Reviews about these shopping machines can be found in large numbers on the Internet, and there are many special forums where entrepreneurs exchange experience and knowledge, as well as useful contacts.

Coffee machine

Also, like a snack machine, a coffee machineis a very popular solution for profit. It is very good to put a coffee machine next to the vending machine for food, as a rule, after the customer has had a bite, he will want to quench his thirst. This technique can also pour tea, and sometimes - milk and jelly, it all depends on the specific apparatus and selected ingredients.

Recipe for success

Installation of snacks, and otherstrading machines in a competently chosen place is the most important moment in the vending business. From the chosen location will depend on the traffic and the number of sales. It is very good to put such machines at railway stations, airports, large shopping centers, schools, and just large stores (not food).

The second key factor will be price policy. Do not overstate the price, hoping that your client will not have a choice. Most likely, your client will simply pass by and no longer approach your device, moreover, he will tell friends and acquaintances about this. But if the value of your goods will differ little from the average retail value, then most likely you will be doomed to success, especially in those places where grocery stores and catering establishments are far away, or if the customer's lunch break is limited to a short period of time.

Service of automatic devices

As a rule, beginning entrepreneursare engaged in servicing the devices themselves. There is nothing difficult to turn the key, take the proceeds, add goods or ingredients, add water in the case of coffee machines. As it was mentioned above, it is possible to eliminate minor malfunctions by yourself, but in general, if repair of snacks is required, it is better to contact specialists. As a rule, a firm-manufacturer of automata or their importer can provide qualified services, sometimes it is possible on a contractual or guarantee basis, and sometimes at an additional cost. If the opportunities for communication with manufacturers are not or they are in another city or region, you can always find a local specialist, especially the technical device of similar equipment is similar to some household appliances and computers, so if there is a demand, there will be an offer.

What else is required to engage in such a business

The main thing is to take shape, if you are notentrepreneur. Otherwise, you need to notify the tax authority of the new activity. It is necessary to file documents with the tax authority and choose the organizational and legal form. The most suitable for vending is IP. After submitting documents, choosing the form of taxation and paying the state fee and after several working days you officially become an entrepreneur. This is necessary primarily to solve problems with regulatory authorities, as well as to successfully install your equipment in the territory of other enterprises. Often, no one will contact the individual, and the presence of IP will increase the chances of a concluding agreement on the provision of space for the device.

Next, you need to negotiate with the owner of the premisesabout installing your machine. If your room, then this problem is already solved, but more often in vending are beginning businessmen. As a rule, you will have a demand for energy consumption and the lease itself. If the place is very passable, and the person responsible for providing the premises is not compliant, they may require a small percentage of your profits, but this is a rarity.

If everything is done correctly, then your equipment will pay off fairly quickly and begin to bring a stable income. Good luck!