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The holidays are sneaking up on us and I like to get my Christmas shopping done before the shopping frenzy begins in November. Since I started doing my Christmas shopping online, the stress has been removed from my holidays. I am able to search for holiday gift ideas and shop for the best deals from the convenience and peace of my home (in my pajamas even)! I’ve always found the most unique and fun gifts for everyone on my list from www.candymachines.com , at competitive prices that fit my budget.

My young niece and nephew always love receiving gifts from me because I put a lot of thought and time into giving them meaningful, personal presents. This year I’ve decided to make an investment in these kids and give them Christmas presents that will be fun and exciting, and will allow them to earn money while learning about responsibility, creativity, entrepreneurship, and setting and achieving goals.

After much thought and consideration, I knew I wanted to give my niece and nephew the opportunity to start their own businesses by giving them bulk vending machines . After I made my decision I discovered more vending machines than I could imagine: gumball machines , candy machines , toy machines , sticker and temporary tattoo machines , combo vending machines , and more…. For help selecting the perfect holiday presents for the kids, I called the pros at CandyMachines.com .

When my ten year old nephew unwraps his Christmas presents, he’s going to find two cool eye catching Mini Rocket Gumball Machines that will vend his choice of gumballs , bouncy balls , or toy filled capsules . For my twelve year old niece, I chose a 4-Way Combo Bulk Vending Machine because with this machine, she will be able to vend stickers, temporary tattoos, gumballs, bulk candy, and 1” vending toys or bouncy balls.

Along with their new vending machines, I’m also giving each of the kids a gift certificate to CandyMachines.com so they can do research and decide which toys, gum, or candy will be most popular and return the most profit.

Now that my holiday gift shopping is out of the way, I plan on gathering information for the kids about placing the machines in local businesses, investing the money earned, and growing their business!

Bulk Candy Vending – The Perfect Business Kids Can Start!

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Bulk Candy Vending – The Perfect Business Kids Can Start!

Is your wallet always empty because your child is always raiding it because they don’t have a job? In these economic times, it is more difficult for young teens to find lawns to mow, babysitting, or fast food jobs. Wouldn’t it be great if they could find a way to earn money, while at the same time building their self-esteem and self-reliance by starting their own business?

Bulk vending is a perfect solution that can be done part time – which is ideal for students. There are many affordable vending machines that can be great starters for a budding entrepreneur. Take for instance our Barrel Machine Single Stand for $90 plus shipping or our Vending Pro Machine with Cash Drawer for $104 plus shipping.

Each box of our 1” assorted gumballs has 850 gumballs for $25 to vend for .25 cents each and after selling the entire box you will make $212.50! What a return on your money!

By starting off slow and adding machines as you go, your teenager can build themselves quite a lucrative business where they can learn customer service, budgeting, purchasing, and servicing their machines. With each machine they acquire, they can learn AND earn more for their future.

Bright new Whirler colors

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Bright new Whirler colors

The 4′ Whirler Gumball Machines have been around for years, and you might even have a few in your inventory. But bet you don’t have one with the shiny colors just like the goodies you put in them. Candymachines.com now has these spiral machines available in new designer colors of purple, tangerine, lime green, light blue, black and white.

Other than the new bright colors, these machines are still constructed of quality clear coated fiberglass with a polycarbonate shattered proof globe. They come with a security barrel lock, and a uniquely designed false bottom that makes the machine heavier and prevents tipping.

These ever popular, bigger than life, gumball machines hold up to 1300 1” gumballs, jawbreakers , round capsules , Super Bouncy Balls or Sweet Revenge candy . Kids of all ages are continually fascinated with watching the goodies whirl round and round till they come out the covered chute at the bottom of the machine.

Because these spiral vending machines are made in the U.S.A. it’s easy to get replacement parts, plus the manufacturer has a lifetime warranty on the coin mechanism against manufacturer detects.

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"We feel very lucky in the casting options we were given, and we’d like to thank Jack Mezzio , Chad Neace , and Irena Murphy for their excellent work.  We’d also like to thank our location manager David Williams , our camera provider and consultant CM de la Vega , Dean Tait of Tait Ranch in Frazier Park, CandyMachines.com , Griswold & Griswold Insurance Agency , Ben Tyson at StudioNow, and the team at Moxie."   – Rene & Jocelyn http://automatoncreative.com/2010/verizons-4g-lte-launch-taps-automaton-creative/

The gumball machine used in this commercial was our popular Bubble Machine. As you can see it is a very eye-appealing model which will capture the attention of any customer walking by. This vending machine is available in Sky Blue, Green, Maroon, Red, Navy Blue and Yellow.

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A Mint Vending Machine would be great to have in a restaurant, dentist office, work office, or even just as an addition to your home décor. I’m sure it’s very common for people to look for a mint after eating out, just before going into a meeting, or just looking for a little refreshment.  I know I do!  So why not make it more convenient for others and make a little money on the side?  This machine is made to vend mint candy and mint tablet gum.  The Mint Machine features an all-metal, chrome-plated body and a coin mechanism guaranteed for life. Its compact yet attractive size makes it ideal for placing anywhere.  This vending machine is on sale this month at candymachines.com, and be sure to check out all of our other great monthly specials.

Sales forecast hits the spot!

The news is great for the vending machine business! Candy and gum sales have continued to rise higher and higher every month this year, in both the dollars spent and the units purchased. This information comes from the [...]]]>

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Sales forecast hits the spot!

The news is great for the vending machine business! Candy and gum sales have continued to rise higher and higher every month this year, in both the dollars spent and the units purchased. This information comes from the National Confectioners Association.

As of the end of August chocolate sales increased 5.4 percent, while non-chocolate candy demand went up 2 percent, and gum shows a 1.7 percent growth. These figures prove that consumers are always willing to spend their money on reasonably priced treats.

Candymachines.com says this is the perfect time to get started in a positive business that makes money.  For people who already own vending machines, it’s definitely time to increase sales by adding additional machines to your route. Check out candymachines.com’s candy vending machines, gumball vending machines and combo vending machines pages. These people have been experts in the field of anything to do with vending machines and the products that go in them for more than 40 years, and they will help you make your business a success.

At candymachines.com we are having a special offer on a couple of our vending machines.  One of them being our Maroon Gumball/Candy Vending Machine.  Standing only 15 “ tall, this vending machine is so sharp looking and would be the perfect addition to [...]]]>

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At candymachines.com we are having a special offer on a couple of our vending machines.  One of them being our Maroon Gumball/Candy Vending Machine.  Standing only 15 “ tall, this vending machine is so sharp looking and would be the perfect addition to any office.  Whether it be a company building office or a home office.

This machine can hold 10 – 12 lbs. about 375 1” gumballs.  It is set for 25 cent vending and holds approximately $150.  Polycarbonate glass globe makes this machine shatter proof.  This machine is also scratch resistant.  Those features make this machine great for those who are constantly on the move. It is a very easy to maintain machine.   Replacement parts easily available. Lifetime Warranty on coin mechanism against manufacturer defects under normal working conditions and ordinary wear and tear.  This machine is only $69! That includes shipping.

You can also purchase the machine with the stand for $144.00 and that includes shipping!  The stand is black and has an over all height of 44”.  The nuts and bolts are included with the stand.

Gumballs, Jawbreakers, Candy, Capsules and Super Bouncy Balls sold separately. 
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Lots of people know that the vending machine business has the potential of earning you a high profit. But that’s not the only thing you should consider when deciding whether to start one or not. Before you start, you should understand some facts about the vending machine business. This will help you to have the complete vision of the business and its complexities.

There are many advantages of choosing to run a vending machine business, such as: low start-up cost, no advertising necessary or personal selling, no worrying about bad credit or bad checks, and potential to earn a high profit.

There are some other things you should be aware as well, you need to be dedicated. You must have a good attitude and treat the business like any other business. Although start-up cost is low, you should calculate the total cost to start your vending business: from buying vending machines, products to vend, paying for space to place your machine, hiring a vending operator (if necessary), etc. Also you should determine how much you are willing to invest so that you can make a better plan of the size you want your business to be.

In order to choose the best locations to place your vending machines, you have to do some research as to whether the location is well populated, whether there have been similar vending machines with the same products, and what are your competitive advantages in that location.

You should also understand that when you are involved in the vending machine business, that you have to do the maintenance yourself, including: checking the supply of products, making sure that your vending machines are working properly, and buying stock of products periodically. Also, are you ready to handle all the money matters efficiently?

If this sounds like stuff you can handle, well then I guess it’s time to get into the vending machine business! The sooner you start, the sooner you start to see profit!

If you have been thinking about starting a vending machine business, I thought I would let you know about 10 of my favorite perks about the business. Read through and let me know how the sound to you!

Here are a few tips that will help you with starting your vending machine business:

Because vending is a numbers business and requires multiple machines, your profit margin will be based on your route’s average, not on an individual machine.

Bulk Candy Machines: Example: If you sold 240 customers a month (8 per day) then:

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Because vending is a numbers business and requires multiple machines, your profit margin will be based on your route’s average, not on an individual machine.

Bulk Candy Machines:
Example:
If you sold 240 customers a month (8 per day) then:

240 X $0.25 = $60
$60 (Gross Profit)
– $20 (product Cost)
$40 net profit a month

If machine costs $480.00 – the return on investment would be 12 months. No location fee is given, most non-electric machines are placed with a charity association, or as a convenience to the location.

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A well maintained vending machine will be used more often than a neglected one.  Service your machine often and it will yield a bigger return.  Keep records. Change slow moving products to alternatives. Spread out your route, it will bring up your sales average. Service your machine yourself and when you’re comfortable with it you may want to hire someone to help you. Check their work regularly.  The more selections of products you put in a location, the more profit that location will bring in.

A colorful machine will bring in more revenue. Check with other vendors to compare notes. Try not to go at the same time to collect your money like every Monday or on the 1st of every month. You never know who is watching you. Try and go at different times of the week or month. It’s good security.

When approaching a new location, take a "gift basket" filled with a good variety of top selling items to distribute to employees. Be sure to include several business cards so that the employees are familiar with your business name. If you follow these tips they should help you vending machine business.

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Pet Friends Giants on demand

I’m a teacher, and with school about to begin I’ve been looking for new fun prizes to give out to the kids in my classroom.

And now with the economy so out of control and the school districts cutting funds, teachers, including myself, have had to buy a lot of the goodies we use to get from the school.

One of the prizes I gave out last year that was a gigantic hit with the kids were the Pet Friends 1 and 2 pencil toppers, or squishies, as the kids call them.

The other day I checked out candymachines.com because a fellow teacher said she got squishies from them at reasonable prices. I know squishies were a big hit and all the kids were collecting them last year. Anyway, what I found were the new 2” Pet Friends Giant Vending Capsules. Apparently they are a gold special edition because the original Pet Friends squishies were so popular.

I bought a bunch of the capsules so I won’t run out of them. There’re so soft, kid safe, and cute and my favorites are the blue elephant, brown monkey, pink pig, and black and white dog. I’m going to make sure every kid in the class gets one, either for writing a good report or just being helpful in class.

Now I’m all set for school to start next week. And I’m emailing all my teacher friends about the new 2” Pet Friends Giants at candymachines.com.

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New party capsules available

My five-year-old son is having a birthday party next week and I’ve been running around trying to find some party favors for the 15 friends he’s invited.

I was having a heck of a time figuring out what little boys like when I found these Ultimate Fighters Vending Capsules at the local convenience store. These will definitely get the boy’s macho going. These 1.1” figures include characters in boxing, wrestling kickboxing and karate fighting poses. They should keep the boys busy after the cake and ice cream.

One of the other machines had the 2” Sticky Animals Vending Capsules , and I’m hoping the girls will like them. The animals are pretty and not so macho. There’s a purple lion, pink elephant, red rhino, green tiger and more. I got them all.

Now that the favors are taken care of I can figure out what cake to buy.

I see on candymachines.com web site that they have all kinds of capsules

to pick from for my daughter’s next birthday party.

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$$$$ making green machine arrives

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$$$$ making green machine arrives

Looking for more profit from each of your machines?

The perfect answer is the green Triple Canister Vending Machine . You get three canisters in one machine and it comes on a stand. This is a win win situation for both you and your customers since you can offer them three different treats at the same time. The outer canisters dispense candy, while the middle canister dispenses 1” gumballs, jawbreakers, bouncy balls or toy capsules.

These machines work great in high volume areas because they have scatch resistant ABS bodies, heavy duty steel lid and locks, shatter proof rounded square globes and metal coin door and base. They also come with a lifetime warranty on the coin mechanism against manufacturer defects.

Now is the time to buy since candymachines.com has these great green machines on sale through August 31 st .

Squeezable toppers are out

Just in time for the new school year the Squishy Toppers Vending Capsules are available from candymachines.com .

These squeezable animal toppers come in bright greens, whites, yellows and reds, and are perfect to for soft pencils, like those used in every classroom.

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Squeezable toppers are out

Just in time for the new school year the Squishy Toppers Vending Capsules are available from candymachines.com .

These squeezable animal toppers come in bright greens, whites, yellows and reds, and are perfect to for soft pencils, like those used in every classroom.

They are unique giveaways at parties or as teacher’s awards for writing assignments and honors for good behavior in the classroom. And the kids will have fun trading these squishies with their friends until they have all eight different colorful pets.

These 1.1” vending capsules come in 250 count and dispense in all machines with a 1” vending wheel. There are display cards available for these toppers for an additional $5.00. Check out all the other toppers candymachines.com has to offer.

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New distribution plant to open

Just Born, Inc., a leading candy manufacturer, has purchased a warehouse in Lehigh Valley , Pennsylvania that will be their central storage and distribution point for all products. The new facility will be operated by Just Born’s logistics partner OHL, and plans are to open it late this [...]]]>

Just Born Candy

New distribution plant to open

Just Born, Inc., a leading candy manufacturer, has purchased a warehouse in Lehigh Valley , Pennsylvania that will be their central storage and distribution point for all products. The new facility will be operated by Just Born’s logistics partner OHL, and plans are to open it late this year.

According to Executive Vice President and COO Matt Petronic, “Just Born is always looking for ways to improve our customer service.” Since their manufacturing plant is in Bethlehem , PA , this move will eliminate ½ million truck miles from Pennsylvania roads.

With this move Just Born, Inc. can provide faster service to vending machine owners who order Hot Tamales and Mike n Ike candy in either bags or cases from candymachines.com.

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The all day toy

 It bounces like a volley ball, it stretches like a wade of bubble gum and you can poke it

like silly putty. And it makes funny noises too. We’re talking about the Power Putty Vending Capsules.

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Power Putty Vending Capsules

The all day toy

 

 It bounces like a volley ball, it stretches like a wade of bubble gum and you can poke it

like silly putty. And it makes funny noises too. We’re talking about the Power Putty Vending Capsules.

When you squish it with your fingers the air escapes around the side and the craziest noises come out. The bright red, yellow, green, and blue putty is fun for the whole family and it is safe for children. The best part is it comes in canisters so it can be reused over and over again.

It’s a fun give away or present for the people coming to your next party. Your imagination will run wild with a handful of putty. There’s know telling what you can make with it and what entertaining sounds will come out!

For vending machine owners Power Putty dispenses in machines with a 2” vending wheel and comes in a 250 count from candymachines.com. For an additional $6.00 a display card is available for your vending machine.

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Summertime Candy is here

Cotton Candy and summer go together like bread and butter. Cotton candy on a stick has always been a favorite treat at fairs, carnivals and circuses. Now you can even get Cotton Candy Bulk Candy for your vending machines.

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Summertime Candy is here

Cotton Candy and summer go together like bread and butter. Cotton candy on a stick has always been a favorite treat at fairs, carnivals and circuses. Now you can even get Cotton Candy Bulk Candy for your vending machines.

These look-a-like Cotton Candies come in lemon yellow, blue raspberry and red cherry flavors and are perfect bit sized treats for anytime. You can order them in a 23 lb. case.

Cotton candy was first introduced to the public in 1904 at the St. Louis World’s Fair, under the name of Fairy Floss. It was renamed to cotton candy in the 1920′s and has been a popular candy ever since.

Another summertime candy is the Flower Power Candy . These colorful candies come in pink, orange, green, blue and yellow flower designs. The sweet tart candies are the perfect size to pop in your mouth even if you’re on the run. These goodies come in a 24 lb case from candymachines.com. There are also discounts for multiple case orders.

With the economy in a down turn and the price of everything going up, everyone is feeling the money pinch. Even folks who still have a steady job are looking around for more income.

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Vending as a second income

With the economy in a down turn and the price of everything going up, everyone is feeling the money pinch. Even folks who still have a steady job are looking around for more income.

If you’re looking for a stress free second income with unlimited potential the vending machine business may be just the right answer. For more than a 100 years bulk vending has been a source of income for people who like to make their own rules.

Actually bulk vending was popular in Europe years before it caught on in the United States . The first commercial coin operated machines here were placed on the subway platforms in New York and stocked with Tutti Frutti gum. It wasn’t until 1907 that the round candy coated gumballs were introduced to vending machines.

Today vending machines are found everywhere, and there are an enormous variety of items to put in the machines, all at reasonable prices. You can choose from tattoos, stickers, sodas, gumballs, toys, snacks, and chocolates, just to name a few.

Bulk vending is one of the least expensive and easiest small businesses to start up, and

there are numerous advantages to starting this kind of business. The gross margins can be quite high, the machines are generally inexpensive, the price of the vend can be changed easily, there are a large variety of machines and products, everything is portable and easy to service, and the big advantage is that you pick the hours you work and how many. In other words you are your own boss.

As with any business you’ll need to do your homework. Researching locations for the most possible foot traffic, and planning which products will do best where is a big part of your homework. Then contacting the business owners on having your machines in their establishments is most important. And finally deciding which machines and which products you want to vend.

Nowadays there’s an enormous variety of vending machines to choose from. If you want to go high tech there are flashy machines called Whirlers , and there are machines with anywhere between 1 and 10 heads so you can vend a variety of products in the same location. Or you might be attracted to the interactive game machines and Crane machines that are appealing to every age. Plus some machines are free standing while others sit on a counter top.

You can see the wide selection of machines at candymachines.com . While you’re there be sure to check out their business vending packages.