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Post by onoudidint on Sept 13, 2012 9:26:35 GMT -5
anyone interested in starting up a company, similar to a vending machine operation? instead we will use kodak kiosks/espresso digital book printing and install in all venues of educatonal facilities . college , university , high school , branches of med institution , law , engineering etc etc etc . on demand , no shipping , incredibly large library with many partners . game changer !
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Post by micgrow on Sept 13, 2012 9:34:10 GMT -5
One of the businesses I own is a vending company. I tell everyone that asks vending is the business of the future. People will pay for convenience, dearly!
Good idea IMO
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Post by mikewestveer on Sept 13, 2012 9:35:49 GMT -5
How is vending Micgrow?
I have been a pinball afficianado for life, as well as a fan of businesses where you "Set it and forget it"
like coin-op.
What kind of vending are you into and what kind of margins do you make, if you mind me asking?
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Post by onoudidint on Sept 13, 2012 9:35:59 GMT -5
lets do it !!!
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Post by mikewestveer on Sept 13, 2012 9:37:56 GMT -5
Along with their new BRILLIANT idea, Kodak already has a large footprint in today's libraries as mentioned earlier.
They have their finger in an amazing number of pies, even at this stage.
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Post by onoudidint on Sept 13, 2012 9:42:35 GMT -5
when a child has a reading assignment and has to go on a wild goose chase to find the book its usually the parents that has to go to a barnes/noble , amazon or the likes . But say the schools have the machines right there on premises , bingo ! and the book publishers would be more than happy to subsidize ! rather than pay amazon or the likes to sell.
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Post by micgrow on Sept 13, 2012 9:45:37 GMT -5
I vend soda/snack machines. Some one up, some double units. My margins average 75% with a 15% pay out to each location. ( some contracts vary % )
I am trying to get vending SIM card Kiosks set up as we speak. I am VERY interested in expanding my vending operation. In Asia, vending is used to sell just about anything. Locally, I am working on a presentation convincing small businesses to go "cash only" to save on processing fees ( credit cards) that hurt their bottom line. I offer an ATM at no charge to them at there location to encourage their customers to pay cash with no hassle. If anyone is interested in doing something like this PM me and we can share ideas.
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Post by onoudidint on Sept 13, 2012 10:02:37 GMT -5
The number of outlets selling books and the number of titles they offer is about to grow exponentially through two new On Demand Books partnerships, one with Eastman Kodak and a second with ReaderLink Distribution Services. Kodak is working with On Demand to integrate the Espresso Book Machine, currently available in only a handful of bookstores and libraries, with the KODAK Picture Kiosk at 105,000 locations worldwide. The integrated kiosks, which will begin to go live late this year in the U.S., will have more than 7 million books available through On Demand. The kiosks will also have the capability to handle self-published books. At the same time, On Demand is partnering with ReaderLink (formerly Levy) to bring book machines to more than 24,000 retail outlets—primarily drugstores, groceries, and mass merchandisers. One pilot with a major chain could launch before Christmas, according to On Demand spokesperson Karina Mikhli. In addition, ReaderLink has committed to help On Demand get more frontlist title for the book machines, both commercial and midlist content. There are still a number of kinks to be worked out, including integrating software between the book machine and the KODAK Picture Kiosks, as well as using the kiosks’ touch screen to search for available titles. In the short term the kiosks may use laptops for searches. One advantage that the kiosks offer is the ability to print four-color interiors and photo books for the first time. This is a feature that On Demand would like to be able to add for its other book machine clients over time, said Mikhli. On Demand will train a dedicated staffer to operate the book machines at the kiosks and other retail locations. “Our partnership with On Demand Books delivers exciting new capabilities to consumers and retailers, and is a great example of Kodak’s focus on bringing innovation to the market,” said Laura Quatela, president of Kodak. “Consumers will enjoy getting from our valued retail partners immediate delivery of a whole new offering of high-quality photo books, as well as a broad library of book titles. In addition, our retail partners will have new avenues for increased revenue as they expand their photo book sales in-store and deliver a massive list of book titles to their customers instantly.” Dane Neller, CEO of On Demand added, “We are thrilled to be able to work with ReaderLink and our publisher partners to bring a broad list of book titles to Kodak’s vast, worldwide retail footprint. . . . We envision an integrated solution that can substantially redefine the publishing industry and bring exciting new solutions to customers.”
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Post by TheBondKid on Sept 13, 2012 10:07:39 GMT -5
The number of outlets selling books and the number of titles they offer is about to grow exponentially through two new On Demand Books partnerships, one with Eastman Kodak and a second with ReaderLink Distribution Services. Kodak is working with On Demand to integrate the Espresso Book Machine, currently available in only a handful of bookstores and libraries, with the KODAK Picture Kiosk at 105,000 locations worldwide. The integrated kiosks, which will begin to go live late this year in the U.S., will have more than 7 million books available through On Demand. The kiosks will also have the capability to handle self-published books. At the same time, On Demand is partnering with ReaderLink (formerly Levy) to bring book machines to more than 24,000 retail outlets—primarily drugstores, groceries, and mass merchandisers. One pilot with a major chain could launch before Christmas, according to On Demand spokesperson Karina Mikhli. In addition, ReaderLink has committed to help On Demand get more frontlist title for the book machines, both commercial and midlist content. There are still a number of kinks to be worked out, including integrating software between the book machine and the KODAK Picture Kiosks, as well as using the kiosks’ touch screen to search for available titles. In the short term the kiosks may use laptops for searches. One advantage that the kiosks offer is the ability to print four-color interiors and photo books for the first time. This is a feature that On Demand would like to be able to add for its other book machine clients over time, said Mikhli. On Demand will train a dedicated staffer to operate the book machines at the kiosks and other retail locations. “Our partnership with On Demand Books delivers exciting new capabilities to consumers and retailers, and is a great example of Kodak’s focus on bringing innovation to the market,” said Laura Quatela, president of Kodak. “Consumers will enjoy getting from our valued retail partners immediate delivery of a whole new offering of high-quality photo books, as well as a broad library of book titles. In addition, our retail partners will have new avenues for increased revenue as they expand their photo book sales in-store and deliver a massive list of book titles to their customers instantly.” Dane Neller, CEO of On Demand added, “We are thrilled to be able to work with ReaderLink and our publisher partners to bring a broad list of book titles to Kodak’s vast, worldwide retail footprint. . . . We envision an integrated solution that can substantially redefine the publishing industry and bring exciting new solutions to customers.” so barnes and noble can shrink their stores! and just operate the fake starbucks! lol!
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Post by micgrow on Sept 13, 2012 10:35:00 GMT -5
Farbucks!
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