Healthy Vending Operator Archives

Defining a Work-Life Balance as an Entrepreneur

When you’re an entrepreneur and act as your own boss, it’s very easy to get sucked in and end up being on the clock 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Sometimes, even if you’re not actually working, you’re thinking about work. And that’s not good for you. Ultimately, it can lead to a case of burnout and start to affect your job and personal life. Here are three suggestions on maintaining a healthy work-life balance as an entrepreneur: Set boundaries. Making defined boundaries for yourself is the first step toward achieving a healthy work-life balance. This can … Continue reading “Defining a Work-Life Balance as an Entrepreneur”

Do I Need an LLC for a Vending Machine Business?

Setting up a vending machine business isn’t as easy as sitting a machine somewhere and calling it a day. There are business licenses to consider, and one question tends to come up frequently: Do you need to make your vending machine business an LLC? Let’s take a closer look at this issue. What is an LLC, exactly? An LLC is a Limited Liability Company. It’s a legal entity that can be formed to own and operate a business. They’re quite popular, especially among small business owners, because they provide the same benefits that you’d get with a corporation, but … Continue reading “Do I Need an LLC for a Vending Machine Business?”

Help Others Conquer Their 2021 Health Goals Through Healthy Vending!

You probably know people who are making health-related resolutions as we enter into the New Year. Or, you might be making them yourself. As a vending owner and operator, you’re in a unique position. You can actually help others conquer their health goals through your work! Give your customers what they want. Healthy vending has been a successful business opportunity for years. In the last decade, healthy eating has been popularized by research, culture, and science. And good nutrition has entered the political sphere as well, with politicians, government bodies, and more localized institutions like schools focusing on health … Continue reading “Help Others Conquer Their 2021 Health Goals Through Healthy Vending!”

Closing Out 2020: Lessons Learned by Entrepreneurs

2020 has been a year unlike any other. And there are plenty of lessons to be gleaned from it. Entrepreneurs, including those in the healthy vending industry, can learn a lot by reflecting on 2020 and the way certain businesses weathered the storm or got swept away by it. Let’s take a closer look at just five of the big lessons we’ve gained during an unprecedented fiscal year: There’s no time like the present. If there’s one thing 2020 has taught us, it’s that there’s no use waiting around for things to happen. You just never know what … Continue reading “Closing Out 2020: Lessons Learned by Entrepreneurs”

A Flexible Business Model – 5 Benefits of a Vending Route

The freedom that working a vending route provides is one of the great advantages of this type of business. The flexibility that’s built into this business model is something that vending machine operators can enjoy at any level, whether they’re experienced operators or just getting started. Let’s take a look at some of the great benefits of a vending route and how they give you the maximum flexibility that you’re looking for. Set your own schedule. Thanks to the very nature of the vending machine business, you’ll be able to set your own schedule in many ways after you become … Continue reading “A Flexible Business Model – 5 Benefits of a Vending Route”

How to Identify a Good Business Opportunity

As an entrepreneur, you’re always looking for the next viable business opportunity to capitalize on. And it’s easy to get caught up in things that are overhyped or take up far too much of your time. So how do you go about identifying something that is truly a great opportunity? Use these criteria to help make your decision: 1. Consider the market. First, ask yourself if the customer base for your product or service is there. Do people need or want what you’re offering? When it comes to healthy vending, the answer is yes. And that’s especially true in … Continue reading “How to Identify a Good Business Opportunity”

Why Vending is the Perfect Business Opportunity

It’s not often that two industries happen to align perfectly. But the health and wellness industry pairs with the vending machine world in a way that is practically seamless. For entrepreneurs, it’s an ideal business opportunity, and the timing couldn’t be better. Here’s why: HEALTHY EATING IS MORE POPULAR THAN EVER. You’ve probably noticed that healthy eating is more popular now than it was, say, two decades ago. With the huge societal push toward healthier diets, not to mention all kinds of niche dietary choices like organic foods, specialized diets, gluten-free foods, veganism, and vegetarianism, etc., healthy vending is … Continue reading “Why Vending is the Perfect Business Opportunity”

How to Scale a Vending Machine Business

One of the great things about the vending machine industry is that it’s very scalable. Ready to take on more responsibility and grow your business? You can put steps in place in order to do that. And with minimal investment and just a little bit of legwork, you can scale your vending business up and start seeing the payoff in no time at all. Use these tips to scale up your vending business and grow your profits: Add More Locations The obvious way to scale up your vending business is to add more vending machines in varied locations. … Continue reading “How to Scale a Vending Machine Business”

Filling Vending Machines: Understanding Your Customers’ Preferences

There are all sorts of trends in the world of healthy eating, and the healthy vending business is affected by that. Your customers are looking for foods that fit into very specific “categories” when they’re shopping your machines — organic foods and Keto-friendly foods, just to name a few examples. Let’s dive deeper into these healthy food categories, so you know exactly what to stock your machines with. That way, you’re delivering on what your customers really want. Organic Foods A food labeled as “organic” means that it’s been grown or processed differently than a non-organic version. According … Continue reading “Filling Vending Machines: Understanding Your Customers’ Preferences”

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