New to the business
New to the business
Hi everyone! Just taken the plunge and bought a tower from Hurleysfoods on Ebay. So now I will get it sited and watch the millions roll in yes? Ha ha, OK it was a bit of an impulse buy but a vending run would actually tie in quite well with my day job, as I'm a sales rep with a company car and fuel card. I work a 4 weekly cycle visiting small retailers throughout Perthshire and Fife.
None of my retailers would want a vending machine but I'm sure I could get it sited somewhere half decent, and if it does well I can buy a couple more every pay day. Is that how most people get into this business?
Anyway I thought I'd better say hi as I will no doubt need to ask for advice as I go along.
Thanks,
Rikki
None of my retailers would want a vending machine but I'm sure I could get it sited somewhere half decent, and if it does well I can buy a couple more every pay day. Is that how most people get into this business?
Anyway I thought I'd better say hi as I will no doubt need to ask for advice as I go along.
Thanks,
Rikki
Re: New to the business
Ok I've just bought another one! Ebay and payday is a dangerous combination!! What kind of businesses should I approach to site them and what's the best way to pitch it to them?
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Re: New to the business
HI Rikki,
What small businesses do you visit at the moment?
Regards
Matt
What small businesses do you visit at the moment?
Regards
Matt
Re: New to the business
Hi Matt, I'm a tobacco rep so it's all small newsagents and corner shops which sell confectionary products and wouldn't have a tower in there. Funnily enough I spotted one in the foyer of my local Booker earlier when I was in picking up stock. Should've asked who it belonged to.Coin Operated Group wrote:HI Rikki,
What small businesses do you visit at the moment?
Regards
Matt
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haha, Booker!!!lol, I bet thats a great site.
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If you have contacts with independent newsagents you should go for toy machines.
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Some good advice there, toy machines in newsagents are a winner
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I agree, try and get held of a few Superettes (2nd hand if you can) to start. Grow from there
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Re: New to the business
Hmmm… whereabouts was this 'Booker'? I've got one in a wholesaler's foyer but its not called Booker...Rikochet wrote:Funnily enough I spotted one in the foyer of my local Booker earlier when I was in picking up stock. Should've asked who it belonged to.
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