Odav OnLine Research Cafe

This simple feasibility has been published in OdavOnLine.com (read the complete details here) and received numerous commendations and acknowledgements from our readers who are now running their own Cafe Business. Let me then share you the highlights that was outlines on this feasibility?

Who are the target Customers?

a.)High school students (Elementary Pupils)~ 30%
b.)College students ~ 55%
c.)Others (Employees, Relatives of OFW, etc.) ~ 15%

How to choose the location?

A.Near High Schools

Pros:
• Except that they’ll have their assignments or project to research with, most middle schools preferred to play games.

Cons:
• “Gaming” services near schools are prohibited! Consider local ordinances and parent’s complain if their high/grade schooler has been addicted to it which will trigger parents to seek help from local authorities and hereunder will borne local ordinances if currently do not exists.
• Low sales during Saturday and Sundays and when there will be a bit longer vacation.

B. Near Universities (Colleges)

Pros:
• Most college students maximizes rentals both researches and gaming.
• Loose ordinances because despite that college students are more mature to balance or control their urges; they at most do their research work.
• Incorporation of extra services such as printing, research, encoding, webcams, card, tutorials etc. (this is of minimal earning for high schoolers)

Cons:
• Low sales during semestral breaks.

C.Residential/Office Area (Employees/OFW relatives):

Pros:
• You can set a higher rental fee; however, you need to compete with existing giants on internet café.

Cons:
• You can only put-up within business (commercial) capital cities. However, employees have their own connection in their offices already as well as in their respective houses.

What are the Basic Start-up Requirement?

a)Location and shop
b)Computer units
c)Computer table
d)Network

What are the Important Tips to bear in mind?

1) Install Time Tracker (Automatic Shutdown) ~ this cybercafé administration software is required to manage and monitor its daily operation including security on cashier’s access &/or account related issues price setting, etc.
2)Install Antivirus, Spyware, Adware ~ this is to protect your units from customers’ downloads in order for the unit to be rebooted when virus has been downloaded.
3) Re-boot PC every use
4)Isolate internet surfing from gaming area if requires necessary to avoid noisy gamers.
5) Turn-off PC units when not used.
6) Comply with government formalities such as SSS, Tax, Permits, etc.
7)Think of other items or products that you can generate more income from your shop.
8) Precaution: Need enough funds to pay bills during non-sales or low sales.

Is it profitable even nowadays?

Based on the figurative data we have, Yes! It’s profitable… & can be more profitable!

Do you have the minimum capital? If Yes, then venture on Internet Cafe Business. Incorporate unique services to lead ahead among your neighboring cafes.

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