Saturday, March 22, 2014

Things You Should Know About The ATM Wholesale Business Before You Invest

By Gwen Lowe


ATM machines are increasingly becoming popular anywhere in the world. Consumers prefer to use the ATM machine for their financial transactions rather than go straight to their banks. These machines will be in use for many decades to come because they save time, money and effort. If you are thinking of an easy business with minimal cost to maintain, then consider investing on ATM wholesale.

Gone are the days when ATM machines used to be just installed outside banks. Nowadays, you can find them in supermarkets, restaurants, convenience stores, pharmacies, hospitals and other places that are often visited by people. So, if you are thinking of purchasing an ATM machine and putting it somewhere, you need to find a good location with high traffic. You have to find a place that is highly visible so that people will fall in line just to use your ATM machine.

Once you have made the decision of investing on an ATM machine, you need to consider how you can enter this business. Do you intend to own, rent or lease? Do you have a good location in mind? If you decide to own one, remember that there are additional costs every month, the highest of which is the maintenance cost. These costs include mostly the maintenance fees, staff wages, if you are employing people, transportation costs and other incidentals.

Some ATM suppliers may ask you to sign a franchise with them and you pay them a monthly fixed rate or sometimes, a percent of your total transactions. Buying an ATM machine franchise may be more expensive at the start. However, it has its own benefits, because you will get periodic maintenance, guidance on managing the business and even bookkeeping assistance. When you have a franchise agreement, you may also be given discounts for parts and services.

Find a good ATM company who provides not just the machines but also post-sale services. There are some companies that sell both new and second-hand machines and also give you options such as a direct purchase or lease. Be careful on choosing your ATM supplier, as the cheapest source is not always the best one.

You should be careful also on buying second hand ATM machines as some of those that are being sold in auction sites may just be junk. Today's ATM machines are password encrypted that protects the consumers' PIN (personal identification number). It is easy to be coaxed into buying a second hand ATM machine. But not all these machines come from reputable companies, so you have to be extra cautious.

Read the terms of the sale agreement carefully before you sign up. Some suppliers will make you sign contracts that are longer than necessary. Keep in mind that most agreements only go for 2-3 years. Before you sign up, observe some of the ATM machines that the supplier is selling, if they are doing well in their locations.

Remember that if your machine breaks up frequently, you will be losing business everyday. Consider 2-3 ATM machine suppliers and study what they are offering before you buy a machine. Make sure the company will give you a daily transaction report and hat there are no hidden fees that you are not aware of when you sign the agreement.




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