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Friday, February 26, 2010

What’s on Customers Mind that is crucial for Vending Success?

Vending is a customer centric business. Hence it becomes imperative to understand their requirements and mindset to become successful in this venture. Vending industry was initially started on a small note and gained due prominence within no time. Initially vending machines were used for dispensing selective products, but due to increasing popularity among customers of all age groups, these machines are used to vend almost all products today.

The comfort, convenience and instant services offered by Planet Antares machines is driving more and more operators to wards these machines. In order to become successful, operators need to offer products and services that meet customer requirements and expectations.

It is important that an operator understands the changing tastes and preferences of customers. For instance: these days’ more and more people are becoming health conscious. Customers are trying to cut down on their carbohydrate and fat intake and increase their protein intake. So there is huge demand for health drinks, snacks and healthy food products. In such a situation, an operator needs to make changes in the products he vends. He should try stocking his machine with roasted peanuts, protein bars, health drinks and similar products instead of junk food.

“Customer is god and he can never be wrong” this is what all businessmen assume hence you need to take his feedback on a regular basis. This helps you to understand his changing tastes and preferences and introduce new products that meet his requirements. Understanding customer psychology is also very important. In fact, this is also one of the marketing strategies that help you sustain competition and stay ahead in the market.

Any customer would look for these features in a vending machine.

• Latest and attractive products.
• Stylish looks.
• Branded and high quality products.
• Look for latest features.
• Easy to use products.
• Fast and instant services.

So, all you existing and prospective operators out there make sure you keep these things in mind while running your vending business.

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