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 The Insider's Guide to INTERNET VENDING!

Our first major Installation in New York City.  We installed two terminals installed in a busy franchise store.  As you can see, you don't need a lot of space to make it happen.

HOW TO TURN ANY PC INTO AN
INTERNET
VENDING MACHINE!

Get Ready To Read About The
Best-Kept Secret In 
The Vending Business...

 


How would you like to own and operate a business where computers are your only employeesForget about salaries, benefits, pensions and 401Ks -  ALL YOU NEED IS RAM, CPUs and HARD DRIVES!  Ebay has plenty for a fraction of the cost of new equipment.  Your "employees" are never late, overworked or underpaid. 
 
What on Earth am I talking about?  Let me explain...

Boredom is a serious affliction affecting 1 out of every 1 impatient consumers!  Any waiting area is filled with thumb-twiddlers anxiously leafing through pages of outdated magazines in search of mental stimulation.  They wont find it in the 1994 Issue Of Needle & Thread!  

The same connection that brings you this page can cure the boredom in waiting rooms from your town to the biggest cities nationwide.   The Internet has made its way into homes and businesses for the past few years, but how many Internet-Ready waiting areas have you seen lately?  If your answer is 'none', please read on!

Turn Any Internet Connection Into Cash! Why do we have so many gas stations?  Because our cars need fuel to get us around.  Today, Information is the fuel that runs our economy, but there are few, if any, Information Stations for people to Fuel Up!  You can be one of the first pioneers to offer these stations to the public.  Let Me Show You How!

 

Now is the greatest time ever to be in the Internet Vending Business!

 

Prices for computers and components are at all time lows! Demand for Information continues to skyrocket! This creates an exceptional opportunity to profit from this exciting period of technological evolution.

Do what the Casinos do! Who knows more about making money than your friendly, neighborhood Casino? They've learned to take PCs, load them up with specialized software and let people play games for a fee.  People fill them up with cash morning, noon and night in the hopes that maybe they will win a prize.  The Casinos give back 90-95% of what they receive in order to satisfy state gaming regulations, and to keep the interest of the gamers.

Now you've got the edge on the Casino! You see, An Internet Vending Machine (let's call it an IVM, for short) is very similar to a slot machine, with just a few small differences in your favor:

1) Big Brother Isn't Watching - By providing Internet Access for a fee, you are a telecommunication service provider, and not subject to any state gambling laws.

2) You Don't Have To Give Any Money Back! A slot machine with a zero payout...gotta love it!  Seriously, this is a vending machine like any other, except it dispenses information instead of candy.  No restocking, no shaking the machine to jar the Snickers loose.

3) The Game Choices Are Endless...and you dont have to purchase any of them!  Your single monthly unlimited Internet Account provides all the news, information and entertainment your customers would ever need.  It's always new, always exciting and you never need to lift a finger to put it there.

I bet you've already thought of dozens of places that could use an IVM. Cafes, Restaurants, Bars.  Airports, hotels, bus and train terminals.  Some of the most overlooked locations make the most money - car repair shops and Laundromats can be gold mines!  Whether its for business or pleasure, the Internet provides many valuable services in one convenient container.  People do pay for this service.  In the right locations, you would be amazed what people would pay for this service!

"I started my Internet Vending Business Four Years Ago With One Terminal in a Small Cafe.
Now, I collect daily on over 100 Terminals Nationwide.  You Can Do This!
Let Me Show You How... "

 

Hello! I'm Five Year Internet Vending Veteran Ben Mannino. 

I'm not a rocket scientist, and I'm far from being a millionaire.  If you're looking for a rags to riches story, you wont find it here.  I'm basically an average Joe with a very above average idea!  I am guilty of being a hopeless entrepreneur.  Nothing gets me going like a great business idea.  I've racked my brain for years trying to think of a business model that could produce accelerated income with little or no overhead.  When the Internet began gaining in popularity I knew this was it.

It started out as a Goof!  A friend and I decided to put a computer in a local cafe to allow the patrons to try out software for free.  We thought it would be a good way to advertise our computer software business.  The computer was such a hit, that we added a second machine within a month.  People asked if they could use the Internet on the machines, so we added some phone lines and a Dial-Up Account.  Then things got really interesting...

Students were cutting school to use the PCs!  The local high school principal called the cafe to ask what the big attraction was all about!  After a short discussion with the owners, it was evident that Free Internet Access was not the best approach.  So we decided to hook up a dollar bill acceptor to each machine and charge $1.00 for 20 minutes.  We installed a special software package to control the time and billing for each machine.

What I found 3 days later took my breath away!  To this day, I never expected to find more than a few dollars in each dollar bill box.  There was over 100 dollar bills between the two terminals!  I was so ecstatic that I snapped a picture (to the stares of a few patrons :)


It was jammed up to the point that it couldn't take any more bills!  We paid the location their percentage and danced out of the cafe with a perma-grin that has not faded.

Five years later, I haven't lost an ounce of enthusiasm for this business.  Why?  Because it's a beautiful business!  I spend 1 day preparing a terminal and earn a revenue stream 365 days after that!  The machines do the work, not me.  Today, I manage over 100 terminals in hotels across the United States from New York City to Anchorage, Alaska.  Each day, the terminals email their financial reports and most of the transactions are processed automatically using credit cards! 

It gets even better... These machines not only serve up Internet Access for a fee, but they are a high-tech bulletin board as well!  Companies will pay you good money to put their advertisements on your screen.  Why?  Because they know these machines attract attention.  They also know that their web site is only a mouse click away from a potential customer.  All of this is fully automated using special software packages. 

 

 Do You Hate Selling As Much As I Do?  Fabulous!

...because you won't need to sell a thing. There's nothing to sell.  You offer to place your equipment in a location and pay a percentage to the business owner.  You do have to call the location and make the offer, but you wont believe how easy this can be.  I was hesitant my first few times, but every time I fumbled through my offer, the owner got so excited that I forgot to be nervous!

Anyone can place Internet Vending Machines.  Even those who know nothing about computers can get involved.  Every family has a computer whiz, a born salesman and a rich uncle.  Use your next family get- together to strike up a partnership!  Everyone gets a percentage for their efforts, and don't worry, there will be plenty to go around!  I have worked with investment and marketing partners, and it has catapulted my business forward.  Whether you do it with partners or alone, part-time or full-time, the rewards can be phenomenal.

Startup Capital....What's That?  Our startup capital consisted of a Citibank VISA and Mastercard.  You can get started with a single PC - even your own!  Start big, start small or somewhere in between, but you need to get started...Let me help.

 

I made plenty of mistakes trying to find a successful formula for a business that had no previous track record.  Learn from my mistakes so you can hit the ground running!

 
 
 
One book is all you need to run a successful Internet Vending Business.  The Insider's Guide To Internet Vending is a complete business manual that details every aspect of building, maintaining and expanding a network of Public Internet Terminals in your town, city, state or country.  You decide whether to place a handful of terminals in a few Laundromats, or to go for a nationwide installation in a popular chain of bookstores. 

The book is over 150 pages of tips, strategies, guidelines and instructions for success in this untapped field of Public Internet Access.  Here is just a small sample of the information you will find throughout the manual:

 

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How to evaluate potential locations

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Powerful negotiating techniques for dealing with business owners

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What rates to charge what businesses

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Income from Advertising versus Revenue Sharing 

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How to choose the best Internet Connection

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Which Terminals work best in which locations

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Where to locate the machine for maximum revenue potential

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Which Internet Programs to offer customers

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How to receive and evaluate feedback from customers

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How to choose the right cabinets, computers and input devices for different locations

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Where to get all of the components you need

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What methods of payment work best - cash, coins or credit cards

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Tips and tricks for keeping the machines running in top condition

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How to choose the right operating system to serve the needs of a particular clientele

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How to remotely administer the machines

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Demos and Comparisons of the Leading Public Internet Software Packages

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Placement Contract, Sample Marketing Materials and Mailings

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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

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Marketing tips and strategies for finding winning locations

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Strategies for expanding your business

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and more....

 

My teacher?  Trial and Error.  As a pioneer in this business, there were no success stories, marketing guides or consultants available to steer us in the right direction.  We tested different equipment, locations and pricing strategies to come up with our current formula.  One of the keys to our success was the ability to keep costs at an absolute minimum.  You do this and I can assure you that even the most average location will produce very above-average profits.

 

The power to take action is a common trait among successful people worldwide. Why?  Because taking action, no matter how small, creates an immovable force that can steer your life in an entirely new direction.

 

Five years ago, I took a small step.  I placed a PC in a small cafe and began charging for Internet Access.  I look back on that day and realize that this one small action changed the course of my life, forever.  I never know what tomorrow will bring, but I do now realize the amazing power of taking action.  I no longer hesitate to try something new, because even if I fail, I learn what not to do the next time! Sure I made plenty of mistakes...was it worth the frustration - you bet!

I now urge you to take a similar step.  Learn my techniques and place one Internet Terminal in a local public facility.  Check the dollar bill acceptor, coin acceptor or credit card transaction logs and feel the joy that I felt that day five years ago.  It will invigorate you and create a surge of momentum to lead you to installations 2, 3 and 4.  This can all be done in just a few hours a week.  You place the terminals and the terminals will do the rest.

Use this guide or use this website to learn the most effective techniques for placing these terminals.  My web site is loaded with tips, tools and resources for Public Internet Access.  This New 2002 Edition of the Insider's Guide To Internet Vending is just $49.00.  That's about  13 cents a day for your first year in business.  I challenge you to find another business that you can truly turn a small investment into a lifetime of profits.  This is the perfect home-based or part-time business that will allow you to grow at your pace and your budget.

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS HAVE SAID:

"...I have been researching The Internet Kiosk business for quite sometime, and I found your manual to be the most valuable tool available in this subject. I looked all over the Internet, including two of the largest book stores, and found nothing on the Internet Vending Industry. You explain the concept, the way to put it all together, and then, you lay out an actual plan, to get the business up and running. Using realistic projections and going over the pros and cons, of different mechanism's is something that nobody else has been able to tell me. With the help of your inspiring words, I will be placing my first Internet Vending Unit this weekend, I will keep you updated. Again, I just wanted to express my gratitude, for your help in this new and exiting venture."

Robert J. Anthony
Cyber Stations
C.C. TX.

"After reading the Insider's Guide to Internet Vending, I found that every question I had concerning an Internet Vending Route was answered. I didn't know much about the subject, but after reading the manual, I feel I have the know how to start my own route. The manual is very thorough and it even has a "day by day" schedule to follow that tells you everything you need to know, from contacting a prospective business to placing them. The manual is very informative and written so anyone can understand it. I would recommend this guide to anyone who is interested in starting their own Internet vending route. It is well worth the money."

Tracey Siefferman
wizard@midwest.net

"..Since I haven't leaped into this business as of yet, I'm not really qualified to give a testimonial from the standpoint of an actual Internet Kiosk operator. However Ben's material was helpful in determining if this is the right business for me. I recommend it highly to anyone who may be considering purchasing a turnkey business plan/equipment from the business opportunity hucksters out there who are trying to sell them. It gives a real business owner's perspective. It's far cheaper to invest a hundred bucks or so in a book to make an informed decision than to invest several thousand dollars in equipment or an "opportunity" only to find out after the fact that it's not right for you..."

Rick Boettcher
Rick_boettcher@yahoo.com

"..The book got me started in this business.  I hope to grow it gradually over time.  Without the book, I never would have attempted such an endeavor.  It is actually quite fun.  It is easy to convince Locations to take a machine.  The tough part is getting them to pay for DSL!  The book is great..."

Jim Berkenstadt
Wired On The Go, LLC
www.wiredonthego.com

 

I want you to succeed!  Whether you decide to purchase my manual or pursue it on your own, please use this site as a tool, and keep me informed of your progress.  I have created an online community to assist the Independent Internet Vendor, as it was a resource that I desperately needed when I started out in this business.  It's always encouraging to know that you can ask questions when you need help.  I didn't have this luxury when I started, but I'm offering it to you now...no purchase necessary!

One final note:  Consider this...how many Public Internet Terminals have you seen recently in your area of the country?  Maybe you've never seen a single one.  You see, despite the popularity of the Internet, this industry is in it's infancy.  You can pick and choose locations to place these Public Internet Terminals and collect on each one morning, noon and night.  The equipment is cheap right now.  Dirt Cheap! 

Take that first step that can change your life like it has mine.  Work smarter, not harder.  By setting up a network of Public Internet Terminals, you create income streams that continue to flow long after you leave.  It leaves you with your most precious asset intact - your time!  Use my manual and save yourself the time of having to learn my mistakes.  It's a small price to pay for the opportunity to truly enhance the quality of your life.  It's worked wonders for me, and I truly hope it could do the same for you.

Take a glimpse by downloading the table of contents and first chapter of the ebook.  This will give you a better idea of the scope of the manual, and how it can help you develop an effective business strategy. 

Thanks for giving me some of your time today, and  I hope to hear of your success stories soon.

 

 

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This was another cafe installation in Laguardia
Airport in New York.  We designed & built our own custom cabinets to match the decor.  We saved money and created a very effective solution.  This was a very profitable installation!
 

These were our first two 'MoneyBox' Installations from our first cafe.  They weren't pretty, but they could take a beating!  They accepted dollar bills all day long and never complained once!  These are the best employees around...

 

 
 
Went south to Miami, Florida for this installation in a busy coffee shop.  ThePC is hidden away under the desk.  Space is always a concern for retail establishments, so the smaller the better.
 

 

Here's a better look at the LCD Monitor for these locations.  The Credit Card Swiper is cleverly hidden under the SCEPTRE Logo.  Customers swiped cards right there in the front.

 
Another Florida Installation
with the same configuration.
Always repeat a winning formula!
 

 

 

 
 

Here's a fine example of computer-desk
style Public Internet Station.  You can have one of these built or purchase a pre-configured system.  These units can be installed in a variety of cafes, bookstores, libraries or lobbies.

 

This tabletop unit can be placed just about anywhere!  This model accepts coins and credit cards.  What an excellent choice for upscale bars, airport lounges and hotel lobbies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Another tabletop model serves similar establishments, but with a higher level of security for unattended operation.  You can drop this one off a plane and it would still log on!
 
 

Convention Centers love this unit!
Four stations set up in one island
configuration.  This one can be a monster money-maker for shopping malls, convention centers and airports.

 
 
 

Here's a screenshot of one of the available software packages that manages the terminal.  This software takes care of billing, connecting and maintaining the terminal.  It sends you reports on a daily basis.  Wake up, check your email, smile and go back to bed!

 
 
 
 
 

There are several software packages available to run your terminals.  Each has its own unique advantages.  This one, for example, offers embedded advertising links.  Sell ad space to complement your existing income. 

 

 

Coin and Bill Acceptors like this can be interfaced with the PC through the Serial or USB Port, which tells the software how much money has been inserted by the user.

 
 
 

 

Credit Cards, Smart Cards and Account Cards can all be used to meter the usage on an Internet Terminal.  No matter how a customer wants to pay, there's a solution available.

 
 
 
 

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