Business Idea: Automated Gadgets Charging Stations

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Business Idea: Automated Gadgets Charging Stations

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One of the simplest business ideas is vending. It's quite convenient - just set up a vending machine in a busy location, and you can generate a steady income. A recent interesting development is the charging station vending machine for smartphones and tablets. Since this niche is still open, there is an opportunity to build a successful business.

Business Concept

Modern individuals are heavily reliant on their gadgets. The need to charge smartphones, tablets, or even electronic cigarettes arises more frequently than the need to top-up a phone credit. Often, devices run out of battery at the most inconvenient times when access to a power source is limited. This is especially relevant for powerful modern smartphones that quickly drain their batteries with active usage.

Places like train stations, airports, and large shopping centers are ideal for installing charging vending machines. People spend a lot of time in these places without the ability to charge their drained gadgets conventionally. In such cases, an automatic charging station becomes a real savior.

EnergyBox Charging Station

This gadget charging machine can be placed in shopping centers, train stations, institutes, large cafes, restaurants, and more. This enables anyone to revitalize their phone for a small fee.

The machine features six compartments to accommodate multiple users simultaneously. All compartments are lockable and password-protected, similar to automatic storage lockers. Each compartment is equipped with lighting – green indicates it's available, while red signals that someone's device is charging inside.

Inside each compartment, there is a universal charging device with connectors suitable for most modern smartphones and tablets from brands like iPhone, iPad, Samsung, HTC, Blackberry, and more. The customer chooses the password and can attend to other tasks while their device battery charges.

The dimensions of the charging station are quite modest – it occupies just one square meter. It features a 19-inch screen that provides an additional earning opportunity through displaying advertisements. The machine operates on Windows 7, enabling easy loading of new ad content, setting the ad playback sequence, and generating sales reports.

Starting a Business with EnergyBox Machines

A company based in Novosibirsk, "PaperPlain," handles the production and supply of these vending machines. Collaboration with the manufacturer is through franchising terms. The franchise conditions are extremely simple – just purchase the station and follow the company's recommendations. There are no initial fees or royalties, which is quite unusual for a franchise.

To begin, you need to find a suitable location for installing the machine and negotiate the lease.

The cost for one charging session is $1. The franchisor provides statistics that around 27 people use the machine per day. In a month, the following figures are obtained: $1 x 27 users x 30 days = $810. This amount covers rent and electricity expenses, leaving a profit. With the opportunity to earn from advertising, it presents an intriguing prospect. While one such machine may not be a highly profitable business, a network of charging stations can yield a substantial capital.

According to the franchisor, one station pays off in about 4-6 months.

The machines are manufactured in Hong Kong with a high level of quality control established. Therefore, concerns about technical issues arising over time are minimal.

Currently, the franchising network is in its early stages. Only a few dozen points for gadget charging are operational. However, the company has extensive plans. The network will expand until it covers all populated areas. Eventually, nationwide advertisements will be broadcast on the screens of the charging stations, promising significant profits shared among all franchise network participants.

The company offers training and support to its franchisees:

  • Guidance and support at all stages of launching the business.
  • Training on dealing with potential advertisers, providing ready commercial offers, and developed media plans.
  • A special application is provided to track the machine's location.
  • A portfolio of promo videos is given for attracting advertisers and customers.
  • A complete package of documentation and work standards is provided.

To start, you only need to meet two requirements: have the necessary startup capital and be willing to strictly adhere to the work standards and collaboration conditions.

Currently is the opportune time to start earning from the business idea of paid gadget charging. Soon, such machines will be ubiquitous in busy locations, making it nearly impossible to tap into this business niche. However, acting swiftly can lead to establishing a highly profitable network of EnergyBox vending machines.

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