coffee anyone?
@SIMPLYD (90722)
Philippines
January 25, 2013 3:02am CST
Since we cannot buy 1 sachet of coffee at Puregold below our office, I decided that I make it a business.
I bought 12 pieces each of different brands & variants of 3 in 1 coffees and put a mark up of at least 1.50 pesos each sachet and sells them at the office. I have Nescafe variants, Good Day Variants and the Super Coffee. They have different choices.
This cold season, my office mates kept buying from me. I also bought Skyflakes crackers to sell too.
So , during break times, they would buy coffees from me. At least, when I sold 20 pieces in a day I would have a profit of 30 pesos.
Not bad right, friends? At least it will pay for my snack. 
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21 responses
@Jlyn10 (11966)
• Malaysia
25 Jan 13
What a great way of doing business. Even if you're getting a small amount each day, but it's still an income, right?
It's a good start. 
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Jan 13
Jlyn, yes it's still an income, because i have a profit each day of PhP30.00. At least i don't have to get money from my allowance anymore.
The past days, i have been going to the city's business center, to renew the business permits of our office and 2 of our business ventures. You see, the deadline for filing and paying them was 22.
But i am glad, it's done already, thus i was able to post some discussions now.
So, what variant do your like for your coffee sids? Do you like the minty flavor?
The past days, i have been going to the city's business center, to renew the business permits of our office and 2 of our business ventures. You see, the deadline for filing and paying them was 22.
But i am glad, it's done already, thus i was able to post some discussions now.
So, what variant do your like for your coffee sids? Do you like the minty flavor?1 person likes this
I have strange tastes and likings...
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So I am trying to store some more of that ICE to last a little longer@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Jan 13
So sids, what were you exactly thinking when you saw the title of this discussion? Talk about coffee? well, i have tasted lots of coffee actually, because i taste any new coffee variant that there is in the supermarket.
Iced coffee, i like that also. The cappuccino type, it's good when with ice, sids.
Exactly, hereandthere, it's the reason why the snowman doesn't melt. He drinks iced coffee.
@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
25 Jan 13
i think iced coffee is the reason the snowman hasn't melted yet.
@namiya (1713)
• Philippines
26 Jan 13
Nice and practical idea. You could add more products in line with coffee and earn more. When I was still working I used to bake macaroons and brownies and bring it to the office. I'm not the one selling but an office mate who is in charge of the security for the whole building. He got it from me at wholesale and sold them to employees within the building and paid me on paydays. I also sold watches and jewelry which I got by consignment but was very selective whom to give least I may have collection problems. My income from these was a great help then being a single parent of 3 kids.
@namiya (1713)
• Philippines
28 Jan 13
He was a good salesman and a strict collector too for I don't have time going after so many people every payday to collect payment. On costly items I sell them myself but on a limited basis for you are right this is more risky and as you said there are some who's good at playing hide and seek come payment time. I was just lucky for payroll is under our department and the payroll master is a very close friend hence if someone was playing hard to collect, I could easily go after him
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
6 Feb 13
Really? But actually, we have no right to do that because our business is personal and not connected with the company. 
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
28 Jan 13
Wow, really! You are so lucky that you got somebody who gets from you on a wholesale basis. At least, you will not tire yourself, selling them yourself.
I also used to sell other things also, like bracelets and RTWs. The bracelets are okay because they are just of minimal amount. But the RTWs, they are a bit of big amount so some who bought from me, would play hide and seek when collection time comes.
So, i would really ask for their payment and there will be no next time for them.
Now, i don't sell those anymore, because it's hard to collect payments.
With the coffee, they pay me outright.
@airkulet (2700)
• Philippines
25 Jan 13
what a great idea why not level them up, Ive seen some small coffee vending machine that cost 5 pesos only, you can put it in your office and let them earn for you, but of course you need to maintain it like putting the gallon of water and pay for excess electricity.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Jan 13
Actually , we don't allow a coffee vending machine at the mall that our compasny owns and manages because it will be in competition to our company's franchised coffee shop.
But since ordinary employees cannot afford to be buying expensive coffee concoctions, they go for the instant coffee sachets. Then they just get hot water from the water dispenser at the office.
So that's why i just sell the coffee sachets. Just a no sweat small time side income.
@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
26 Jan 13
we had a nescafe vending machine where i used to work, but i think it has to be cleaned/serviced periodically because if not, you get free ants in your coffee.
@Mavic123456 (21898)
• Thailand
26 Jan 13
sure, but your treat I won't buy. LOL. that's very innovative way of spending your break times. PRoductive. in no time you will be rich.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
26 Jan 13
With that small profit, i will never get rich , Mavic. I spend whatever profit i have on snacks. At least it saves a part of my allowance, so i can buy other things for myself. @Mavic123456 (21898)
• Thailand
26 Jan 13
you can never tell, Jollibee started with small "rolling store" but look at it now. Great things come from small beginnings.
@yugocean (9965)
• India
26 Jan 13
You started your coffee business or still thinking to open your coffee business? It is a good idea to start such business if you get permission for it, in our place all office charge a good amount for starting any business, and to help these business, many office goers have no right to bring even tiffin with them.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
26 Jan 13
Actually, this has been going on since i was transferred by my boss to this another affiliate she handles. It's not forbidden in our office, as long as you do your business only on break times.
My office mates were also telling me to sell junk foods. But where am i gonna store them?
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
28 Jan 13
I think that's all where all businesses come from. Just identifying a need in the market, and then cornering that need in terms of supply. Clearly, you've identified this need in your workplace and your just jumping at it.
It's great that you can make a small profit out of it without exerting too much effort!
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
31 Jan 13
Yes, bounce. At least i was able to fill in their needs and at the same time profiting a little from it, without much effort.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
25 Jan 13
That's not bad at all, for as long as the office is okay with you selling. I think that you could really make a few bucks if you sell other stuff, too. I have a friend that makes crinkles and lets her brother sell it for her in his office. My friend earns 800 a week! Why not sell other food to your officemates?
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Jan 13
It's actually not forbidden in our office as long as it's done during breaks.
My problem with other food is where i am gonna store them. Anyway, i just would like to have some little profit effortless.
@natliegleb (5175)
• India
26 Jan 13
i really love coffee along with some good varieties too and also the amazing flavor to go along with it and crystal flakes too
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
6 Feb 13
Yes, i am starting to like taking coffee too during snack time. I pay myself when i get one from my stuff.
@rhizziel2301 (169)
• Philippines
26 Jan 13
That would be the best idea, everytime you want to drink coffee on your office some of your fellow would love to drink too when they smelled you're coffee and for that you will get more customers and your extra income will be good... good luck for your business :)
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
6 Feb 13
Actually, when they buy coffee from me and i smelled their newly prepared coffee, i can't help but buy also my coffee. And when i do so, i pay for it also.
That's how business should be , right?
@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
26 Jan 13
wow! That is a really good idea!!
Are you kidding me? It's not bad at all. You save the precious time of your office mates to go downstairs to buy coffee, and you also earn something out of it! :)
I'll try that here in my office. Hahaha!
Have a great day ahead, my friend.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
6 Feb 13
Yeah, and it's a good thing that my boss didn't allow the cheap coffee vending machine which costs only PhP5.00 per small cup , to put up at the mall of our company. That's because it will be competing with the posh coffee shop that one of our affiliate has.
Yes, try it in your office too.
@ardoy0731 (7308)
• Philippines
26 Jan 13
Oh at least you have extra income now and your colleagues enjoys the coffee as well . One of our colleague also do the same thing here, she sells 3-in-1 coffee here so that we will not go down in the Mini Stop to buy one which is quite higher in price.
. One of our colleague also do the same thing here, she sells 3-in-1 coffee here so that we will not go down in the Mini Stop to buy one which is quite higher in price.@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
26 Jan 13
Yes, those convenience stores sells them in a higher price. Besides, they don't have to go out of the office just to buy one and be back at the office for the hot water at the water dispenser.
Besides, they can choose whatever flavor they would like to have, moccasino, mint, strong, white , cappucino or regular?
I just don't accept credit though . 
I just don't accept credit though . 
@thewonderboy (7501)
• India
26 Jan 13
Any way that is a good idea. A good idea for enriching your pockets. Any way go with it
Good Luck
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
26 Jan 13
Actually, i have been on it since last year already, my friend.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Jan 13
Our boss is not in our office. Her office is at the 3rd floor while we're on the 2nd floor. I am in -charge of the office, but i don't sell anytime . It should be during break time.
Though, our boss will not prevent us, because it's one way of helping people buy in a jiffy, their chosen variants of coffee.
Though, our boss will not prevent us, because it's one way of helping people buy in a jiffy, their chosen variants of coffee. 
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
5 Feb 13
Quite creative, and wishing you continued success with this as well. I have thought from time to time about doing something like buying snacks and candy and selling them, but not sure others would really buy anything. But would offer a better variety than what is being sold in our vending machines for less for sure.
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
30 Jan 13
hehe agree with you on this. i think that is well thought of. hmm nice of you to have started a business with the coffee and stuff.. soon you can try selling other stuffs. and yeah at least you get to have your snack free. that is huge savings if totaled for the month and for the year. :D
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Jan 13
I also plan to have those also, but i don't have a place to store them.
In our other affiliates, the HRD Dept. has a mini store also. They even have hotdog sandwich. So when, the supplier of our food, doesn't come around the office for her lunch and snacks, i go upstairs at our affiliate's office to buy sandwich.
It's a nice business also.
@Professor2010 (20162)
• India
27 Jan 13
Dina
If there is a WILL there is always a way, you know I have many god daughters in your country, some sell snacks, tea, coffe in office, one sells dresses, she imports from india, one lends money to office mates at reasonable rate of interest..
Thanks for this nice discussion.
Best of luck, happy earning.
If there is a WILL there is always a way, you know I have many god daughters in your country, some sell snacks, tea, coffe in office, one sells dresses, she imports from india, one lends money to office mates at reasonable rate of interest..
Thanks for this nice discussion.
Best of luck, happy earning.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Jan 13
Yeah, actually it has been since last year. Thus, during break time they would come to me to buy.
But i am strict . . .no credit!
@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
25 Jan 13
i like different variants also, so it's hard for me to buy one box. i tend to buy 2 sachets of 3 brands. sometimes, i use two different brands in one big mug when i lack sleep the night before due to overtime. i wish there would be an assorted coffee flavors in one box, just like they have assorted cupcakes or mamon in one big pack.
years ago,i had an officemate who would repack coffee, cream and sugar in small plastic bags so people will buy only what they like, ex. coffee and sugar only. i'm glad we have so many varieties now.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Jan 13
With the different brands and variants that there is in supermarkets, i buy 6 for each. And i would promote other variants they haven't tried.
Your office mate is so enterprising and patient. Imagine repacking them, that's tedious. Why don't she just buy different variants?
