Internet Cafe Earnings
We started this business late last year, probably October. We spent almost $5000.00 to put it up. The money came from our savings and with the help from other relatives. Here is the breakdown.
Investment:
Computers – 10 units at $240.00/ea
Software – $880.00
Router – $40.00
Hub (16 port)- $80.00
LAN cables – $10.00
Printer – $40.00
Tables – $18.00/ea
Chairs – $4.00/ea
Posters – $5.00
Improvements – $1200.00
TOTAL: $4,875.00
We have a flat rate of $ 0.3/hr on all computer activities such as games, chat, research etc. That brings a $3/hr revenue in 10 computers. Normal operation would be at 8-10 hours, so utilizing only 75% of it gives us at least $21 each day. Other services like printing, scanning, uploading mobile contents such as ringtones, graphics etc. adds at least $40-$50. In a month we are getting $680.00 gross income.
Expenses:
Electricity – $70.00
Rent: $40.00
Miscellaneous: $60.00
Net Profit per month : $510.00
Return of Investment: Approximately 10-12 months
Even if the earnings wasn’t too impressive for some well developed countries, We still manage to have some extra cash passively without much of my presence . Actually that amount here in the Philippines is good enough as a replacement salary. We also like the idea of branching out, hopefully we can double it’s monthly income.
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about 4 years ago
good luck with your business. I was doing it before but just unfortunate I lost my business….
about 4 years ago
with this business the first thing that we should have learn is security. i lost my first cafe shop 2 years ago because of this “bolt cutter gang”
about 4 years ago
I would like to setup an internet cafe in indonesia. Is it really worth it, they tell me that the income are very low?
about 4 years ago
As far as the income is concern, you can take a look on what I am getting. Like what I said it is almost good as a replacement income. If you will also consider the trends now, you have a vast market surrounding you. Thanks for visiting!
about 4 years ago
Your internet cafe seems to be doing very well. I am sorta an internet applications developer, mainly mashups webservices etc. I have been doing some research on how best to set up an internet cafe, but so many stories of failure. Anyhow, I am on a shoe string budget, so would be very interested in know a bit more about the specs computers, Software (timing software, and other utilities, Router (was thinking of going wireless, Hub (or switch alternative) you have used. Details please if possible.
Thanx
J
about 4 years ago
Hi Derek, nice to hear your shop’s doing good…
If you’re from garay, is your LAN shop here too?
about 4 years ago
yup, we’re here in poblacion.
about 3 years ago
I am planning to put up the same business. What else do i need or learn to with regards to computer related issues, stuff like troubleshooting? I am willing to learn and so to avoid too much expenses too.
about 3 years ago
hi wengskie. you may want to take a look at his http://yuwoncedric.com/tips-on-how-to-setup-an-internet-cafe/
about 3 years ago
I am planning to start an internet cafe business in las pinas do you know where i can buy the lowest cost of computers but highest and latest quality parts where I will have less problem in troubleshooting. I was wondering if where I can avail a device that I can buy as a clone to my cpu like a router that you can connect to several monitor without buying many cpu they call it M connect?Is it advisable to use it or it will lessen the speed or performance of the computer? Thank you and hoping for your reply.
about 3 years ago
@ Ana, Gilmore, Cubao will be the plaqce to go. For the M connect. It’s only advisable for internet usage and not meant for heavy applications like online games. It is still best to have individual PC’s.
about 2 years ago
I am from Malaysia. My company in Malaysia is software development company which is providing internet cafe administration support software to internet cafe operators.
I came across with your company website. I know you have many internet cafes at Indonesia.
Today, I would like to introduce my software to you. More than 200 internet cafes have been installed with this software in Malaysia.
I believe that every internet cafe is facing the below same problems.
Until today, administrators or technical support staffs of internet cafes are still having frustrations when it comes to troubleshooting and maintaining a group of networked PCs. The majority of problems faced by administrator or technical support staff in a networking environment are:-
Frequent Programs/Applications/Games updates/Windows Updates to all PCs
Virus attacks and Virus removal
Faulty hard disks replacements
Upgrading to a bigger capacity hard disks
Operating System Backup / Restoration
Freeze/Unfreeze PCs when doing updates (Recovery system)
Windows / Files Protection
Maintaining different specification PCs
Troubleshooting PCs
Efficiency Methods to mantain PCs
Our software is able to solve the above problems for internet cafe operators by executing our software, every PC does not require hard disk. Games updates are not required to be done at every PC.
Currently our company would like to introduct this software into internet cafe market in Philipines
I am looking for dealers in Indonesia and to sell this software to your internet cafes.
This is my email address: icafe_malaysia@yahoo.com.
If you are interested, feel free to drop me an email.
Thank you.
Regards,
Johnny Yap.
about 2 years ago
free internet cafe setup
http://www.icafebusiness.com
about 2 years ago
Hello there. i also owned a shop with 10 seaters. and we almost have the same expenses. Mine is only cheaper coz i’m not paying for my rent. i own the place.
anyway, this business is really good. enjoyment to the max. the only problem is, your sleeping hours. i can only sleep 2 hours a day. my shop is in operational for 24 hours and the only time that i can only sleep is when my janitor will close the shop for 2 hours for some maintenance. thats about 6am to 8am.
about 2 years ago
how can i get a loan starting an inrernet cafe in india?
about 2 years ago
how many services are providing in an internet cafe?
about 2 years ago
hi derixc, what can u recommend about computer specification for internet cafe..? pls help.tnx