Internet Cafe Business Guide

If you could already afford it,you can start out with brand new computers. Computer stores that I know with websites are Villman, PCBodega and Rising Sun.These stores are known for their competitive price,quality and support.Go for AMD-based computers instead of intel because not only are they cheaper than intel but they have similar performance as well.

But if you’re budget conscious,you may want to start out first with second-hand ones.I did. When I started,I purchased second-hand Pentium 3 computers with 128 megabytes of memory and 8 megabytes of video. I bought them from a nearby computer store selling korean surplus items. Stores selling korean surplus computers are almost everywhere particularly in malls so it’s not hard to find them.

I only have second-hand Pentium 3 computers because I’m not offering games. Games is not feasible in our area that’s why I only offer internet surfing. A second-hand Pentium 3 computer with a 128 megabytes memory and 8 megabytes of video is enough for plain surfing,chat,email and typing of documents. If I were to offer games, I think I’ll have second-hand computers with a processor of AMD Duron,a video card of 64 megabytes and a memory of 256 megabytes.I’m pretty sure that with that kind of specs,online games could run smooth.

When you buy webcams, go for A4tech PK-636MA.This is the cheapest i’ve seen so far but don’t get fooled by its being cheap. They say that cheap products also have cheap quality but not with A4tech PK-636MA. It has crisp clear quality better than those expensive webcams out there. Its durability is also the best and it even has a built-in microphone. Webcams are essential for customers who love to chat online. Also get good headsets because there are customers who also love to voice-chat. Most instant messengers have this feature especially the now popular Skype.

Still talking about second-hand,you may also want to buy a second-hand Canon Scanner and Epson printer. I did—and they’re still working just fine. I chose an Epson-brand printer so that I could utilize the CISS also known as Continious Ink Supply System. you should use CISS instead of the ordinary cartridge because with CISS,you’ll save lots of printing costs.A CISS holds large capacity of ink at a fraction of a cost unlike an ordinary cartridge that can hold only little amount and can be damaged if refilled for several times.

You might want to buy a UPS for each of the computers.An uninterruptible power supply (UPS), uninterruptible power source or sometimes called a battery backup is a device which maintains a continuous supply of electric power to connected equipment by supplying power from a separate source when utility power is not available. A UPS is inserted between the source of power (typically commercial utility power) and the load it is protecting. When a power failure or abnormality occurs, the UPS will effectively switch from utility power to its own power source almost instantaneously.

Trust factor is crucial—you might want to buy a surveillance system for your shop.It’s hard to find trustworthy employees these days.or if you plan to start out your shop with no employee at first,of course it will be you who would man it first. But there are still times that you have to leave your shop for just a short period of time. I started out like that. For sure there will be times that i come out of the shop to do such things as buying me some lunch. Times like that,a surveillance system is still needed. You may never know that a customer might do stupid things while you’re away. Surveillance system prevents theft and I think you need it.

And last but not the least,you must put sound system—either your old stereo or component. Play a cozy FM station or some music CD. Music is essential for customers.