The Importance Of Researching A Vending Machine Business


by Kristen Easton - Date: 2007-07-11 - Word Count: 313 Share This!

Vending machine routes can be a great source of extra income, but only if you take it as seriously as you would any other job. A lot of people look into this business because they think it will be the lazy man's way to riches. Let the machine sit there collecting money for you, refill it once in a while and you'll be cruising on easy street. Unfortunately the reality often isn't that great.

The machines themselves can be rented or purchased, and its not cheap. They require maintenance, so if you're not handy with fixing such things you have repair expenses. One machine will not make you rich. You need lots of machines on your route to generate the kind of income to make it worthwhile. This means putting a lot of miles on your car as you drive to each location to collect money and refill the units. Don't forget that it can be difficult to find prime places to put the vending machines. Usually the best places are already taken or the facility owner wants some outrageous rental agreement. This is why a lot of people have been known to buy existing routes from people wanting to get out of the business. That is definitely the easiest way to go.

That sounds like a lot of negatives, but we just wanted you to know what you must consider before jumping in head first. We strongly recommend that you do your research first, find out just how much you can realistically make and don't believe the inflated numbers without seeing hardcore proof.

If you've done your research and are willing to work at the business then you can have a rewarding and successful side business or full time business with vending machines. Just be aware that jumping in ill prepared is almost certainly going to put you in the red instead of the black.

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Kristen Easton enjoys a variety of side business incomes and has a website on new and used vending machines to help you get started.

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