Public Internet Access Terminal Business

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This 32-page report presents the reader with facts on public internet access terminal business (PIAT) using real life experience. A number of business opportunity sellers offer PIAT products as a lucrative opportunity. Not all (or most) of such opportunities may not be that lucrative in reality. Many PIAT problems can be uncovered by closer look at the opportunity and by actually going into the business. The report provides a potential public internet access operator with valuable information uncovering real PIAT facts and helping avoid many errors. The reader will be able to estimate the actual costs of going into business. PIAT sellers often omit a significant portion of the costs. Some of them also have unethical selling tactic. The report helps one to spot such tactic. In the end of this document two public internet access terminal case studies with sales reports are included. The report is written from a neutral point of view. The author does not benefit from whether the reader goes into the business or does not. No particular manufacturer or business opportunity seller is promoted.

Chapter 1: Facts on Public Internet Access Terminal (PIAT) business opportunity. Is it a real opportunity? Can you make money in this business? Could it be a scam?

FACTS ON PUBLIC INTERNET ACCESS TERMINAL (PIAT) BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. IS IT A REAL OPPORTUNITY? CAN YOU MAKE MONEY IN THIS BUSINESS? SHOULD YOU BE IN THIS BUSINESS? 5
Abstract 5
Have you recently heard these statements? 5
These quotes from trusted sources are commonly used to support the idea that Public Internet Access Terminal Business is an opportunity you should not miss: 6
ABOUT THIS REPORT 6
Why I wrote the report 6
Who are the readers? 7
Why one must read it before making decision 7
Disclaimer 8
Copyright information; copying and publishing without permission is prohibited 8
INTERNET KIOSK BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY MARKET OUTLOOK 8
Competing industries, do PIAT have a bright future? 9
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY COMPANIES 9
Who are they? 9
Are they legal? If they legal, can I be sure I'll make money as they tell me? 9
Typical sales techniques used by business opportunity sellers 10
Signs of trouble. What warning signs can mean that there are problems with the opportunity? 11
You are provided with references, can you trust them? 12
What business opportunity sellers tell you 12
What they do not tell you 12
Questions you may want to ask them, and their possible answers 13
What other lies you might hear 14
Typical proposed business plan 14
Written sales contract vs. what they tell you 14
From FTC.gov website. What information they must provide according to the law. 15
POTENTIAL PROBLEMS WITH PRODUCTS SOLD THROUGH PUBLIC ACCESS TERMINALS 16
Internet Time 16
Phone Cards 16
VOIP 16
Pre-paid Wireless Products 16
Advertising revenue. They promised nationwide advertisement… 17
NEGOTIATING A DEAL 17
How much do they ask? 17
How much can you actually pay? 17
OTHER WAYS TO BUY AN INTERNET TERMINAL 17
Buying from a manufacturer 17
Buying a used Internet Terminal 18
WHAT YOU MUST DO BEFORE MAKING A DECISION 18
What you must ask the business opportunity seller in case you are still interested to buy from them 18
What you need to do first. These steps are absolutely necessary. 18
Are Better Business Bureau, Business opportunity bureau, etc... helpful? 19
Is it a good Idea to visit other locations? 19
COMPANIES AND PERSONS YOU ARE GOING TO DEAL WITH 19
OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND POTENTIAL PROBLEMS 20
Do I buy a terminal first or find a location first? 20
PIAT insurance 21
Technical knowledge you will need 21
Do I need storage space? 21
Physical help 21
LOCATOR COMPANIES 21
How much will it cost? 21
What they offer during sales process: 22
What service you might expect in reality: 22
Do you actually want a locator? 22
PROBLEMS WITH LOCATIONS 23
Hotels 23
Truck stops 23
Airports 23
Malls 23
INTERNET ACCESS 24
Is DSLavailability.com report enough? 24
How do you check DSL availability? 24
DSL real prices 24
Alternatives to DSL and the cost 24
MERCHANT ACCOUNT SERVICES 25
THE COST OF GOING INTO BUSINESS 25
Registering a new company 25
Internet terminal price 25
Shipping costs 26
Locators 26
Location Space Rental costs 26
Internet access 26
Merchant account services 26
Add-on/required services 26
Accounting 27
Total costs for the first year 27
POTENTIAL PROBLEMS WHILE OPERATING A PUBLIC ACCESS INTERNET TERMINAL 27
CASE STUDY 1 - INTERNET KIOSK IN A CONVENIENCE STORE 28
Sales process 28
References 28
Locator company 28
Shipping cost 28
Internet access, installation 28
Product quality 28
Marketing materials 28
Fixing problems, manufacturers' support 29
Sales report 29
Seller's Support 29
CASE STUDY 2 - INTERNET KIOSK IN A 140 ROOM HOTEL 29
Sales process 29
References 29
Locator company 29
Shipping cost 29
Internet access, installation 29
Marketing materials 30
Product quality 30
Fixing problems 30
Sales report 30
Seller's support 30
FEEDBACK AND COMMENTS FROM OTHER KIOSK OPERATORS 30
Kiosk at a truck stop 30
Kiosk scams and how much money a kiosk might make in reality 30
Kiosk at a hotel 31
Kiosk at a large supermarket 31
CONCLUSION 31
What you can expect if going into business 31
Is This a Real Opportunity? What are the problems with it? 31
What can be the safest way go into this Business? 31
Mistakes to avoid 32
We need your feedback 32

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Thank you everybody who read our report. According to the feedback messages the report has been very helpful to the readers:

... I found your report extremely insightful. I am wanting to get into the wireless internet business and you were very thorough about the reality of it all. It was a balanced analysis to me, and I am glad to have read it.

... I read with great interest regarding the difference between what a salesperson will say and what the contract will read. I will forever keep that in mind as I continue my quest to get a wireless internet service off the ground.

...Thank you for the article. It was $36.00 well spent. Thanks for publishing a very objective viewpoint regarding the Public Internet Terminals business opportunity. E.

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People need internet access wherever they go

  • People do not mind to pay for public internet access

  • There are many potentially profitable locations - airports, malls, truck stops, night clubs, hair solons…

  • You can make profits operating public access terminals

  • People made a lot of money out f ATMs, now the time to make money out of Public Internet Access Terminals (PIAT)

  • How many terminals do you want to own and how much money would you like to make?

  • You are just in the right place and in the right time! You are lucky to be among the first who take this incredible opportunity.

  • Other people are already making $1000-$3000 a month. You must be crazy if you do not take advantage of this right now!

  • From reading this report you will learn the following: