AFEN Vending --- When you start a business with vending machine,some tips you need to pay attention to.

1. Choose the right product.It is very important to sell what goods with vending machines. The most suitable ones are FMCG(Fast Moving Consumer Goods), such as common snack drinks, instant noodles, lunch boxes, and fruits.

2. Choose the right business model.There are two main types of joining and self-service, and it is generally not recommended to join.The reason is very simple. You need to pay the initial fee. The benefits of selling the goods are only a small part，because the most of them give the company .And you publicize the company, but you have to bear all the risks.There are two types of self-service operations, full purchase of machine and rent machines.If it is for short-term use, it is more suitable to rent the machine. It is more convenient to withdraw after use.If it is used for a long time, it is more cost-effective to buy the machine directly.

3. Choose the right vending machine type.Different vending machines are suitable for selling different goods.The machine of the snake-shaped cargo road sells bottled beverages; the spring/tracked goods machine sells snacks, breads, instant noodles and other lighter weight goods; multi-door lattice cabinets sell goods with complex shapes, large size and heavy weight.Vending machines with lifts sell fragile goods such as box lunches, fruits and vegetables, and eggs.

4. Choose the right point.Points are very important for operating vending machines.Currently, there are schools, hospitals, factories, subways, high-speed trains, railway stations, bus stations, waiting rooms, and so on.The characteristics of such places are that the space is relatively closed and the flow of people is large,to ensure the number of potential customers to purchase.

5. Analyze operational data regularly.It is necessary to see which products are sold more and which commodities are profitable, and the quotas of various commodities are reasonably allocated to maximize profits.

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6. Have a quick response mechanism to respond to emergencies.There are always accidents in the machine. For example, if the machine stuck goods after the customer pays the money, it should be dealt with in time. Otherwise, it will affect the sales volume of the product and its reputation.