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"In simple terms, full line vending implies the situation where vending machines sell cans or bottles of soft drinks and/or small packages of snacks. These are the type of products that are dispensed through Planet Antares vending machines. Usually, the common volume for soda is 12fl oz or 20 oz. according to industry estimates, 7 out of 10 people buy an item from a vending machine in any given day. That’s why it’s such a great business, especially when you are se

November 6, 2008

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Looking at the way Americans eat today is not really health-oriented. However, recent studies and published surveys have made the common public more conscious about their diet and eating habits. This trend towards healthier eating habits has brought down the popularity of traditional snack food and drinks from vending machines. This is mostly common in schools and employee break rooms where soft drinks, candy and fried snacks are being replaced by bottled water, juices and lo

October 7, 2008

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"With rising costs and new accounts still hard to find, it is essential for vending operators to focus on financial management. Usually, small vending operators don’t pat attention to this aspect of vending business. They believe that if they are covering their costs and making a reasonable profit, they are doing well.nChanges in business conditions can be unexpected and a Planet Antares vending operator who doesn’t have good financial benchmarks is at risk of not

September 22, 2008

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When you are looking for the right vending machines, bulk vending machine sellers will try to convince you that their machines are the best, provide high profits and quick empty rate. nIf you are serious about becoming a full time vending operator, commercial vending machines like those offered by Planet Antares Inc are the best choices. nIn reality, bulk vending machines are manufactured in other countries like China for very low cost whereas their sales price is very high.

September 8, 2008

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"Often, people wonder about the kind of vending machine that will be best to buy. Everyone looks for vending machines that will be profitable. The best thing that you can do is to first carry out some research on the vending business in your area. Get to know about the best vending machines and most popular ones and also about their level of profitability. No doubt, the most popular kind of vending machines is the snack and beverage vending machines. These will do well in alm

August 26, 2008

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According to the most optimistic predictions for the vending industry, new technology will enable Planet Antares vending operators to provide customers a higher quality of service and create new operating efficiencies that will improve profitability. This is an optimistic view when taking into account the realities of vending markets.nIn the meantime, technology presents new challenges to vending operators. New equipment and state of the art software demands a higher investme

August 11, 2008

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If you are planning to start your own Planet Antares vending business, a vending machine company will be needed to supply the vending machines for the same. Selecting the right kind of vending equipment for your vending business is important to begin in the ideal manner. nnYou need a company that will offer vending machines at the right price. Planet Antares Inc offers high quality vending machines as well as all vending information required to start your business on the righ

July 9, 2008

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For all those who wondered how and where to begin for setting up a vending machine business, this article can be a source of great information and relief from all those “not-so-reliable” guides and information. Being your own boss involves considerable benefits as well as responsibility. You should be sure of all the different aspects of running a vending business before you actually set shop. nnThe first step is to carry out research about the vending industry, m

June 23, 2008

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The vending business is a great opportunity for you to earn quick, all-cash income. Many vending machine suppliers may use the unique benefits of vending operator business to disguise their unscrupulous interests. With the rise in fraudulent vending machine companies, you must be sure of the deal you are entering into before you actually sign n any agreement. n A few factors are a must-know for any individual or enterprise planning to buy a vending machine or start a vending

May 15, 2008

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Planet Antares offers state of the line snack and beverage vending machines. All their vending machines are equipped with advanced technical and safety features and can accommodate a wide range of snacks and beverages. Planet Antares is one of the leading suppliers of snacks and beverage vending machines in all fifty states. The vending machines are low priced which makes them affordable to a majority of people. Planet Antares Inc. has also helped entrepreneurs throughout Ame

March 16, 2008

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To grow your Antares vending business, you would probably need to use more modern equipment. In automatic merchandising, you can make $100,000 on $10 million in sales and you can earn $500,000 on $5 million sales, depending on your operating systems. The cash flow has to be balanced with the depreciation and amortization. To start with your Antares business has to have an efficient accountability system. Route drivers shouldn’t be filling out route cards by hand. Everyt

November 14, 2007