Comments on: Make Vending as Passive as Possible

By: IVAN

IVAN — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:57:46 +0000

THIS IS REALLY GOOD INFORMATION. I’VE BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR ALMOST A YEAR NOW AND EVERYTHING THAT BEGINING ARTICLE TALKS ABOUT IS TRUE. I ALSO USE QUICKBOOKS FOR MY MARGINS. I LOVE IT BECAUSE EVERYTHING IS ITEAMIZED. I REALLY ENJOY MY ROUTE AND ITS MOST DEFINITELY A BLESSING. ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED IS UP ABOVE PEOPLE! IF YOU GUYS HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU CAN CONTACT ME ALSO. HAVE FAITH YOU CAN DO IT. I DID!

P.S. EVERY STATE IS DIFFERENT FOR YOUR BUSINESS LICENSE AND TAXES OK.

By: Brian Lee

Brian Lee — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 08:55:33 +0000

I made up a worksheet to log what I do on my route and feed the information into QuickBooks. I’ll put it up on Genius Types sometime so you can see what I’m talking about.

I have a few restaurant locations, but I tend to prefer employee breakrooms.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 23:53:57 +0000

Hey Brian how do you keep careful records of how much each machine sells, and compare it to the income so I know my margins etc… for records do you use excel or a program specifically for candy vending? Where do you usually place your candy vending machines at restaurant etc… in the entrance or exit door ways ?

By: Jerry Williams

Jerry Williams — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:54:21 +0000

Is there a need to put Insurance on the Machines. Are the machines tax deductable(milage,maitnanace,etc)?

By: Brian Lee

Brian Lee — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:42:36 +0000

I don’t use paperwork, but I’m sure it’s not a bad idea. Anyone else?

By: Valerie Schaeffer

Valerie Schaeffer — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:35:56 +0000

Love the site!
Quick question, do you simply walk into places of businesses and ask to set up your vending machine? Do you need any paperwork???
Thanks

By: Brian Lee

Brian Lee — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 07:30:17 +0000

I’ve had Amerivend machines for the last two years. The only problem I’ve had has been on my most active machine, a $150+ per month location which has run perfectly for two years until the dispensing mechanism broke down. I don’t know how to fix it, so that machine is out as far as I’m concerned. The rest have gone without a hitch.

Just curious Tim, what is your average profit per month per machine on your route?

By: Tim

Tim — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 02:17:39 +0000

I run triples and love them in the areas that I market. I primarily put my triples in large employee break rooms and they do great. I’m on the prowl now for some more triples, as I’m about to expand my business quite a bit over the next year. I thought about going with the brand of equipment that I currently have, because they are quality machines, but they cost 40-50% more than the xyz and the amerivend. Does anyone have any experience with these machines? How do they hold up? Any issues? I’m thinking that if I go with either the xyz or the amerivend, I would be able to pay myself back in almost half the time, and allow my business to grow at a faster pace, and that’s what I want. Any suggestions would be helpfull.

By: CreditCardGuy

CreditCardGuy — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 20:13:10 +0000

My brother had 40 vending machines and did quite well. You can start out by buying just 1 -5 to see how you like it. Low investment and high margin.

Great Articles Brian on Keeping it passive.

Wishing Everyone a Great Thanksgiving Weekend 2007

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Fri, 14 Sep 2007 04:50:30 +0000

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By: Kyle G.

Kyle G. — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 20:16:50 +0000

Yep thay call those adds biz opps. Do not fall for a biz opp. Just go buy 1 machine. No need to buy $10,000 worth of machines.

Kyle G.

By: valerie

valerie — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:42:20 +0000

Hi. I really like your site.
I like the article on vending. I read Small Business Opportunity magazine, and the ads for starting a vending business requires at least a $10,000 investment!!! After reading this article, I know I don’t have to invest that much!!!!!
thanks again.

By: Jan Hindrik

Jan Hindrik — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 06:30:52 +0000

The investment would be 1000 euro a piece (depends on the model) thats about 1370 dollar. Here in The Netherlands you can get liability insurace for about 15 dollars a month.

I don’t it gets anymore passive then that.

By: Kyle G.

Kyle G. — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 03:04:47 +0000

Jan,

I think I will stick with my cranes!

Kyle G.

By: Brian Lee

Brian Lee — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 21:21:02 +0000

Sounds interesting. My only concern would be initial investment and liability.