Keyless Lock For Vending Machines
I used to have six ( 6 ) combo vending machines in a public hotel about two years ago and was robbed and vandalized twice. I installed puck locks on all six ( 6 ) of them and it did… Continue Reading
Vending Machine Maintenance
How to hack a vending machine with a coin and string
I was extremely busy the last few days. Sometimes when you are too focused on your vending service business. I was wondering why there is a surge of vehicles especially in the afternoons stuck in most gasoline joints. When you… Continue Reading
How Much does it cost to lease a vending machine ?
Is leasing a vending machine a good way to start on your vending machine business ? What are the costs involve the leasing a vending machine ? When you are starting a vending machine business, you have several options to… Continue Reading
How to open misaligned tubular lock on vending machine
Noon time strike! I was getting hungry and was determined to finish off one more location before heading to about three more to call it a day. This location has been cooperating with me for the longest time already. I… Continue Reading
A Strange Case of Vending Machine trips breaker
It is a usual busy day again for vending machine business. When it is towards the end of the month a lot of self-employed small business owners work exhaustively in securing collection from locations for mortgage or rental bills. I… Continue Reading
A Hundred Years
I was servicing a location in the east side of town. The people there seems to be very familiar with diversity and just talks just about anyone. There seems to be no superficial looks and none of the populace are… Continue Reading
Vending Machines Unsecured in Europe
As a vending machine operator here in Vancouver, BC, it is imperative that everything is secured properly in the public places. Before i left for vacation i was talking to a coffee guy here in downtown Vancouver, BC, he told… Continue Reading
Vacation Fever ?
I noticed that when i was doing my vending business about two weeks ago. The sales were not that promising or constant as compared to the prior weeks. Actually to my surprise that all locations parking lot were about 50%… Continue Reading
All Is Well On My Vending Machine Business
As usual tremendous energy is needed when you are operating your vending machine business. I try my best to visit all my locations’ and service them as usual. There was this particular location that i visit on a monthly basis… Continue Reading
Canada Day
You know it is Canada Day today. I am not out on the streets today for my vending machine business. I know that when there is a big event and a holiday most of the self-employed people are in high… Continue Reading
Old Habits Die Hard
You know when i was starting out on my vending machine business there are a lot of interactions between me and the seller of the business. Normally the seller who is getting rid of the locations with customers that are… Continue Reading
First Impressions
When you are talking and trying to acquire new locations for your vending machines, you should be very humble. It is always the first impressions that counts. I was talking to a lot of strangers here in Kitsilano before where… Continue Reading
To Work Or Not To Work
This is the question that arises when you get up on certain weekends especially Sundays. If you know that there is no traffic and no one to distract you when you are doing your job then this is the best… Continue Reading
Perks On Self Employed Vending Machine Business
There was the Victoria Holiday and everyone was virtually out of town. I was working on that day because Mondays are very important to me and most of my locations are 24 7 and can be accessed anytime. It would… Continue Reading
Stagnant Prices On My Vending Machine
It’s been a while that i have not written a blog for the vending machine business. I was very busy making it work out on my online business which is producing promising results and getting my fingers in constant motion… Continue Reading
A Big Plan Is On The Way
Seems that the days are getting longer now. The temperature is getting warmer and hotter. Normally my chocolates are fine without the cooler. When it is hot the chocolates has to be in a cooler spot. It’s time for me… Continue Reading
It All Happened In A Day
I will tell an unusual story that it all happened in a day on my vending machine business. Most of the days I have to drop my kids to school. I was normally doing this without any problem since there… Continue Reading
Snack Machine Empty
I headed towards to one of my strong location. I was surprised that the snack machine is empty. Towards the end of the week is the happiest for me. I don’t know what to feel either to be happy or… Continue Reading
Classical Problem On Most Vending Machine
I visited one of my vending locations. I found out that there is an out-of-order sign on the snack machine. I immediately took a look on what is happening to the vending machine. There is a continual clicking and whirling… Continue Reading
How to Fix Crane Coffee Model VOCE
I have a location in a public school and normally i service it every 2 weeks. To my surprise the Crane Coffee Model VOCE had a problem on vending the french vanilla selection. I tried to dispense some french vanilla… Continue Reading
Loosing Sales On Moldy Vending Machine
I have a particular location that normally calls me at least around once a month on my combo vending machine, it is prestigious public location and lots of foot traffic and the machines have to be presentable and always cleaned.… Continue Reading
Bus Ticket Inside My Vending Machine
It is amazing on what people tend to imagine to put inside the vending machine. I have a location that called me on the weekend and taken down some notes to fix the snack machine. I always encounter simple problems… Continue Reading
Vending Machine Maintenance Routine
Anytime a large purchase is made, such as a vending machine, there is a definite amount of care and maintenance that goes along with it. Just like purchasing a home or a vehicle, vending machines are an investment and should… Continue Reading