Computers is expensive and not all people can afford to buy such device. In my case I am giving my service to those who wanted to access such high tech form of communication that can assured my client that all are taken privately. Mine is a PUBLIC CAFE that cater INTERNET SERVICE per hour.
Here I will give you some DISCUSSION why I chose INTERNET CAFE rather than a GAMING CAFE.
INTERNET CAFE
- It is a cafe which is purely used for purpose of SURFING or BROWSING the INTERNET. It can also used for downloading information or data, the like of MUSIC, VIDEO, MOVIES, etc.
- In this cafe we used moderate quality which is not expensive and is low end computers but still good in quality.
- The users are mostly students (PRIMARY, SECONDARY and TERTIARY) and professionals.
- These cafe are a place for gaming where customers comes only to play games or to compete with each other through multi-player.
- Computers used here are high end computers which are quite expensive.
- Should have good and high maintenance too.
- The users are mostly kids or students or mostly below the age of 20.
People here in my location prefer to go inside my Internet Cafe. For them it is not noisy and they can concentrate doing their assignment, research and helps them doing various tasks such as sending email, chatting, etc.
I started this business with PHp100k as my beginning capital. I have 5 units including my SERVER.
Only my SERVER is BRAND NEW |
Just a piece of advice: YOU CAN USE OLD COMPUTERS BUT MAKE SURE IT STILL HAVE GOOD QUALITY.
HINT:
- 4 UNITS are OLD COMPUTER but still in good quality
- 5 CPU's are all BRAND NEW
- 1 SERVER COMPUTER is BRAND NEW
Very economical. I don't have any problem with my units/CPU.
I don't rent, I only pay for myDSL and electric bill. So far so good. I'm in my two(2) years in this business and planning to have my expansion next year.
Even though everyone starts to have their own computers, the need for quick surfing, printing, repairing, multi-gaming are fulfilled with these Cafe's. Whether INTERNET CAFE or GAMING CAFE. these cafe plays a VITAL ROLE in our SOCIETY today.
I like the idea of there being a separation between net and gaming cafes. In my city internet cafes also double as gaming cafes and I find the noise of gamers irritating when I'm trying to do research.
ReplyDeleteWe also have like that here in our city. But as a starter on this kind of business you have to balance first what is better, especially the location you are in. If you are in a residential area it is good to start as an INTERNET CAFE.
DeleteI've honestly dreamed of having my own Internet cafe when I was in the Philippines. Just a good decision you have, Pal. And maybe someday, after getting the ROI, you can buy units for gaming on the other side or separate from this cafe. :D
ReplyDeleteThanks Sir Robi Marapao. Yap, I will do that if I have new place not here in a residential area. Prohibited kasi ang gaming cafe sa barangay namin.
DeleteWe have an internet cafe too, but when we turn-over the management of the cafe to my in-laws they turned it to gaming cafe.
ReplyDeleteI am planning to start my own internet and gaming cafe as well soon. Planning takes time but for sure, its worth my time.
ReplyDeleteWhen my home network is not working I opted to go to internet shop within the neighborhood which I hated so much because it is very noisy and full of young people shouting with each other while playing online games. Its good to know that there's a shop such as yours which is purely for non-gaming purposes.
ReplyDeleteGood luck to your business.
Tnx ma'am Gigi. :)
Deletewow!! God bless to your new business.. yet i wonder if lets say.. 5 yrs from now.. would it still click when nowadays few people hold tablets, ipads, netbook and going to malls to have free wifi?
ReplyDeleteSame question I ask my technician, 5years from now would it still be click, and he answered YES. For how many years he install internet cafe it still click in spite of all the gadgets that are coming up now.
DeleteI hope to have my own busiiness too. Someday. haha! Thanks for the tips!
ReplyDeleteYW Ness. :)
Deletethank you for this tips on starting an internet cafe business. gaming cafes has the tendency of being hacked... so separating them from internet cafe is much safer.
ReplyDeleteNet cafe's work even better in a nearby school location. That's where the market is!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you're on the right track. You can easily put this near schools where students can do their research and papers and other stuff without being tempted with the gaming option or be bothered with the noise that usually happens in most cafes that offer gaming too.
ReplyDeleteYes, sis...tnx so much for all your wonderful opinion and comments. Very well appreciated.
Deletethis is good business and not too tiring. Gaming cafes take up a lot of time and not really good for young kids.
ReplyDeletethis is the most practical business to think of. good job. nice.
ReplyDeleteyou do have an internet cafe! you didn't tell me! hahaha!
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