Blog Category: Investing

You’ve decided to grow your vending business and invest in new machines or machine upgrades. You might be wondering how you can finance investment in your business. Maybe you’re considering loans, or maybe you’re looking for alternatives. Let’s take a look at the ways to finance investment in your vending business, including traditional and creative… Continue reading →

Whether you have a vending machine for snacks, drinks, candy, ice or something else, traffic is important. If traffic to your vending machine slows down or changes, new strategies can help you keep sales up. If you’re looking to increase sales and traffic to your vending machine, try these innovative strategies. 9 Ways to Increase… Continue reading →

Social media can be a powerful tool for many businesses, including vending businesses. The right social media platform and strategy can help you build awareness for your vending machines, make new audiences aware of your machines, and help you forge profitable relationships with other businesses. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at how… Continue reading →

Virgil Denise has owned coin-operated car washes in the Jacksonville area for decades. Over ten years ago, he found an opportunity to increase revenue to his businesses without adding extra stress to his workday. He noticed an Ice House on a nearby lot, and looked into adding an Ice House to his car washes. “I’m… Continue reading →

The stock market is confusing and unpredictable to many people. Unpredictable highs and lows have made many investors consider creative investment ideas outside the stock market. If you’re wondering about how to save for retirement or another big expense, but you’re uncertain about stock markets, these 7 creative investments might be for you. Creative Investment… Continue reading →

If you’ve been laid off or you’re working fewer hours during the COVID-19 outbreak, you may have wondered about how to safely start a side hustle during a pandemic. You’ve probably already thought of or found a lot of options, but it’s unclear which of these side hustles can actually make money. Asking yourself the… Continue reading →

How Do Ice Vending Machine Businesses Work? Vending machines have gained popularity as retirement investments and passive income. With a small upfront investment compared to most businesses and few demands once the machines are running, ice vending machine businesses are ideal for many entrepreneurs looking for a hands-off approach. If you’re considering starting an ice… Continue reading →

A vending machine business can be very lucrative and it requires relatively little time and upkeep. Though this is a great opportunity, a vending machine business, like any business, must be set up properly to be successful. Here’s what you need to know about how to start a vending machine business. How to Start a… Continue reading →

If you want to own your own business, a vending machine—or several—can be a good place to start. There are many different types of vending machine business opportunities, and it is easy to choose one that is right for your business management style and plans. Let’s go through the different types of vending machine business… Continue reading →

Ice vending machines can be lucrative additions to your existing business, a stand-alone business, or a helpful supplement to income after retirement. Regardless of your ice vending machine arrangement, it’s important to accurately estimate the income you can expect from your investment. So how much money can you make from an ice vending machine?  How… Continue reading →