just putted up a business

Philippines
May 8, 2009 5:31am CST
My family and I just putted up an internet cafe, we've been running for just a week. Im getting tense since only few people come in and sales are not that good. I don't if its the location but my computers and internet connection are very good. Maybe its just the vacation thats why most are out of town. I hope you guys pray for my success. Thanks!
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6 responses
@xannebull (1793)
• Philippines
8 May 09
you just have to be patient because some of the people don't know about your business yet. as soon as they know it, i'm sure that they will keep on coming back, especially if your internet is fast.
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@youless (112112)
• Guangzhou, China
11 May 09
An internet cafe sounds like very nice. I hope you will have a good business. Perhaps you can try to think out more methods to attract people go to your cafe. Offering them nice snacks and drink. Good luck! I love China
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• Philippines
15 May 09
Thanks! Just contacted coca cola for supply of drinks.
@cdparazo (5765)
• Philippines
11 May 09
Its just the first week, words is just starting to go around about your cafe so it would take time for it to pick-up. Try giving out leaflets and putting up streamers to let people know that you are in business to hasten to pick up more customers.
@oyenkai (4394)
• Philippines
17 Jun 09
I hope your business does get better. Do you think your computer shop has a good strategic location? If it's too far from schools or from the town center, it would usually take a little more time before it's known by the public - before it becomes a more popular hang out. Also, do have games installed in your computers? That specific feature often drives more customers in because many people actually like passing the time with games if it's available instead of surfing the net. Thanks for the response on my discussion :)
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@Bloggership (1104)
• Indonesia
10 May 09
I still work at internet cafe 4 months ago. The first month since that cafe was opened there was not many users to come by. And i think i had to do something with that to increase the users. First thing i do, i tell my boss to reduce cost of rent by 20%. The second thing i do, start to make good close relations ship to each users that was come by and give them a good services. The third thing i do is to make those users as friend and asking to promote the internet cafe to every they know... And that is all... By the third month my boss internet cafe financial increase by 40% and still grow until now... Those things does works for me.
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• Philippines
10 May 09
Thanks for the advices and tips. Will surely try them.
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@jayrene (2708)
• Philippines
8 May 09
sometimes its always like at the start of the business... but it'll pick up soon, so dont worry. also think of it like this, yes its summer vacation, and most students dont have money for the rent, because they dont have allowance yet, but once school starts, your business will have more customers. good luck on your business. and yes keep on praying for the success of it.