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Starting a vending machine business is a viable opportunity for anyone who has some business sense and a bit of cash on hand for the initial investment. It isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme, nor is it simply a hands-off investment. A vending machine business can be fun and provide a flexible schedule, if you’re willing to put in a little time and effort. Vending machines come in all shapes and sizes and at all different prices. The general rule of thumb is to avoid cheaply made machines and make sure the coin mechanism (the most used and thus, most vulnerable part) is metal, not plastic. You don’t …

So you took the plunge and you now have your very own vending machines on location. Now, you have to service them! The first month is always both exciting and nerve-racking because you can count how much or how little money you have. If you discover a machine has done poorly in its first month (50 cents would be considered poor), don’t pull it just yet! Re-evaluate the placement within the location: is it where most customers would travel? Is it hidden or next to packaged candy? (many people would rather just buy a bag of candy and take it with them then dig out a quarter and have to hold cand …

Many vending route operators donate a portion of their profits to charities in order to make it easier to secure locations and encourage location owners to allow them in. It’s a twist on commissions vending, where the route operator pays the location owner a percentage of sales each month. If you choose to do “charity vending,” you first need to find a charity you’d like to support. Simply call to places you’d be interested in helping out and ask if they have programs for vendors to donate money, and if they have stickers available to place on the machines. It’s always going to be easier to pl …

America’s favorite bubble gum has gone ‘healthy’ by offering a sugar-free alternative. Now the same original flavor is available without the sugar, which is just what health-conscious parents are looking for these days as the confection industry trend continues toward healthier offerings. Increase your sales by vending what your customers want with these or other sugar-free choices. Sugar-free Dubble Bubble is new, healthier, priced right and a great way to boost sales! Discounts available on Sugar-free Dubble Bubble at candymachines.com …

While you are checking-out the July specials at candymachines, notice the new and improved look and usefulness of the website. Candymachines.com is continuously improving everything they do to make it easier for their partners. Notice the new colorful tabbed format – something about it lets you smell the candy. Also notice the categorized divisions on the left making it easier than ever to click on what you need without fuss and hot new items on the right – alerting you to the next top sellers! Getting back on topic – July is loaded with great deals and as always order early …