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| OdavOnLine Research Cafe Branch in Sampaloc, Manila |
However, due to other circumstances and my family's decision, I decided to end its operation. However, I believe it's worth sharing with those who are interested in venturing into this business.
Actually, if I ask my colleagues (engineers), friends, and construction and factory workers who are working overseas regarding their preferred business when they’ll have enough capital; most of them see that an Internet Café Business will still boom even though it is widely spread in the towns/cities already or even with the advancement of mobile/wifis due to gaming (or group gaming). In fact, some of them were planning to establish this business in their respective provinces.
So, let me begin my share then...
So, let me begin my share then...
According to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, an internet café or cybercafé is a place where one can use a computer with Internet access, most for a fee, usually per hour or minute; sometimes one can have unmetered access with a pass for a day or month, etc. It may serve as a regular café as well, with food and drinks being served. Some definition states that it is a high-tech equivalent of a coffee house.
Here's my simple feasibility (based on my research at that time and experience)
Customers
a.) High school students (Elementary Pupils)~ 30%
b.) College students ~ 55%
c.) Others (Employees, Relatives of OFW, etc.) ~ 15%
Location
A. Near High Schools
Pros:
- Except that they’ll have their assignments or projects to research with, most middle schools prefer to play games.
Cons:
- “Gaming” services near schools are prohibited! Consider local ordinances and parents’ complaints 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 Saturdays and Sundays and when there will be a bit longer vacation.
B. Near Colleges
Pros:
- Most college students maximize rentals for both research and gaming.
- Loose ordinances because college students are more mature to balance or control their urges; they must do their research work.
- Incorporation of extra services such as printing, research, encoding, webcams, cards, 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 connections in their offices already as well as in their respective houses.
Basic Start-up Requirement:
a) Location and shop
b) Computer units
c) Computer table
d) Network
Important Tips:
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 for the unit to be rebooted when the virus has been downloaded.
3) Re-boot PC every use
4) Isolate internet surfing from the gaming area if required 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 these days?
Based on the figurative data below, Yes! It’s profitable… & can be more profitable depending on other services that you can add such as Printing, Photocopying, Graphics/Web Designing, Snacks, Etc.
More Practical Views on Internet Café Business:
- An Open Proposal of Internet Café Business which shows the comprehensive coverage and components of the business.
Here’s the content of the email (unedited version):
Dear Sir,
In reference to your interest in putting up an internet café business in your
hometown and request to formalize my offer of business to you, I hereby state
the business package I am offering to you:
Server: 1set – P4,
2.24GHz, 768MB RAM, GF4 w/ TV out, 120GB HDD, Pinnacle AV/DV, DVD Writer, FDD
Client: 11sets - P4,
2.24/1.8GHz, 512-256MB, GF2, 40GB HDD, FDD
2sets - Sempron, 2.4GHz, 512MB, 40GB, FDD
Note: Above PCs are complete with 17” Colored Monitor,
Optical Mouse, Keyboard and AVR.
Others:
2units CD-Rom
14units 17”
Monitor
1unit Un-interrupted
Power Supply
7pcs Windows
XP license
2units Printer
with card reader
1unit Scanner
1unit Sony
video camera w/ 6pcs tapes, tripod
1unit Sony
VHS
1unit Digital
camera
7pcs Web
cam
2units Speaker
2.1channel w/ subwoofer (from Malaysia)
1lot Multi
media speaker
1lot Headset
w/ microphone
1unit PC
microphone
2units Filter
screen
1lot Keyboard
1lot Mouse
w/ pad
2pcs Destroyer
joystick
1unit DSL
Router w/ 4 port
1unit 16
port hub
2units Modem
56k
2units LAN
card
1unit Laminating
machine w/ laminating plastic ID
1unit Paper
cutter #12
1unit CD labeler
w/ marker pen
1lot Special
paper and envelopes for wedding, b-day, etc.
1lot Copy
paper
1unit 2.5hp
Aircon
1inut Industrial
stand fan
2unit Wall
fan
1unit Stand
fan
13pcs Bigbox
monoblock chairs
6pcs Cofta
stool chairs
1lot PC
table
1unit Cofta
sofa
1unit Billboard
3x6
1unit Panaflex
2x3 w/ lights
1unit Merchandiser
coated iron
1unit Fire
extinguisher
1lot Cables
w/ RJ45, crimping tools, refill printer ink
1lot Door
bell, door knob, lock
1lot New
CD, CDRW, DVD, cards (for sale)
Besides, it has fire insurance, mayor’s permit, BIR and receipt. Two months
deposit on rent of establishment.
Above all of these my
offer to sell is Php400, 000.00 [USD 8,000] (negotiable). If you have any question please
don’t hesitate to email me.
- The basic set-up price package offers Internet Café from Private Entities
SELLER
1:
PHP 160,000.00 [USD 3,200]
PC = 11,
SERVER = included
ROUTER/HUB =
included
OTHER NOTES: 17”
Flat Monitor
SELLER
2:
PHP 70,000.00 [USD 1,400]
PC = 5units
ROUTER/HUB =
included
OTHER NOTES: Orig Win XP
PHP 150,000.00 [USD 3,000]
PC = 10units
ROUTER/HUB =
included
OTHER NOTES: Orig Win XP
SELLER
3:
PHP 98,000.00 [USD 1,960]
PC = 7units
Table/Chair =
included
Games = included
Printer = included
Set-up = included
OTHER NOTES: Pentium 2.4GHz, 512MB, 17"monitor
SELLER
4:
PHP 220,000.00 [USD 4,400]
PC = 13units
SERVER = included
A/C units = included
OTHER NOTES: complete set
SELLER
5:
PHP 250,000.00 [USD 5,000]
PC = 15units
Table/Chair = included
A/C units = included
OTHER NOTES: Pentium IV
SELLER
6:
PHP 98,000.00 [USD 1,960]
PC = 8units
OTHER NOTES:
P-IV 1.8Ghz dual core, 1.0GB DDR, 80GB, complete set
SELLER
7:
PHP 180,000.00 [USD 3,600]
PC = 11units
SERVER = included
Table/Chair =
included
Webcam /Headset =
included
OTHER NOTES: none
SELLER
8:
PHP 35,000.00 [USD 700]
PC = 5units
Switch/Hub= included
Lan Cables = included
Webcam /Headset =
included
OTHER NOTES:
Internet-ready with pre-installed open sources software
Network & Technical Support for free
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