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2024.05.14 09:11 SuccessfulContact175 How To Start A Vending Machine Business: Everything You Need To Know
vending machines submitted by SuccessfulContact175 to VendingVibes [link] [comments] If you’ve ever enjoyed picking out a snack from a neat array in front of you, looking into the vending machine business could be for you. In addition to chips and soda, vending machines now offer healthy snacks and even electronics or pharmacy items. It can be a very lucrative side business or a full-time operation. Here’s what you need to know to get started. Benefits of a Vending Machine BusinessOwning anywhere from a few to a few hundred vending machines can be a manageable, successful business for owners of any experience level. Starting a vending machine is just the cost of stocking some machines like pizza vending machines — you won’t need an office space to house them. Additionally, you must maintain the machines through repairs, restocking, and collecting the money from the transactions.Before You Get Started: Choose Your Business StructureWhen starting a vending machine business, the most important acquisition is a few vending machines. You'll have to set up an LLC or corporation to scale up your business, collect the profits legally, and claim business expenses on your taxes. Additionally, you might need a license to do this kind of business in your region. Once you figure out if you need a business license to own and operate vending machines, you can get all of your paperwork in order and start a business seamlessly.Step 1: Consider Your Possible ProductsFood vending machines are popular and simple, but there are also options for vending machines that vend items in bulk or provide specialty products. If you’re starting food vending machines, you can choose a theme for your machines. Providing healthy snacks in schools could be a good road to go down because schools want to provide students with good nutrition. In general, you can tailor your offerings to the market space you want to break into.Step 2: Find the Right LocationDepending on what kinds of machines you have, you can start to find space in commercial businesses and craft a route. Since it will be you or an employee refilling and repairing the machines, you’ll probably want them to be not too far away to start. As you expand your business and bring on more employees, you can start to cover more territory. Placing vending machines in local businesses means you’ll want to start making connections with local business owners and talking up your services. If you’re looking for a contract with a school district or a business that has several locations, you’ll want to get in touch with a regional manager or whoever does larger-scale location management projects.Step 3: Choose the Right Type of Machine for Your BusinessThere are three types of machines: bulk, electronic, and mechanical. Bulk machines hold a single product in bulk and dispense a certain amount for a quarter or a dollar. You often see this in restrooms, dispensing sanitary products, for example. Mechanical machines are the classic break room vending machines. They provide multiple products and cost about $2,000 initially. However, they do have higher profits than bulk machines. Finally, the most sophisticated version is an electronic vending machine. These cost at least $3,000 per machine, often have touch screens, and can take credit card payments easily. The more drinks and food offered, the higher the cost of the machine. They are incredibly reliable and intuitive, and the ability to use a credit card often means they receive a lot of business as fewer people carry cash and coins — just make sure you choose a payment gateway that doesn’t charge exorbitant fees.Step 4: Find the Right MarketYour vending machine should be in an optimal place for the kinds of customers you want to serve. For example, vending machines with microwavable foods and other meal-like offerings do well in places where people are spending a lot of time and can’t cook, like offices, hospitals, and universities. Snack vending machines are also great for offices. However, vending machines that dispense novelty trinkets or small candies can do well in specialty small businesses, if you are interested in making those connections. Finally, vending machines that dispense medicine or electronics are great to place in airports, highway rest stops, or train stations. These are necessities for travelers and these machines could therefore have a high-profit margin.Step 5: Stocking ProductsFor food vending machines, some states mandate a certain percentage of healthy options to be included. Be sure to have sources for healthy snacks if this is the case for your region. When looking into food stocking in general, you should make connections with wholesale suppliers so you can get the lowest cost per unit. Saving money on the upfront costs of food will help you get more profit from your vending machines in the long run.How To Purchase Vending MachinesIf you want the most flexibility for starting your business, you should buy your machine and source locations yourself. If you’re ready to get started and leverage contacts in buildings and commercial spaces for vending machines, this is the best way to get started. It’s also possible to buy an existing fleet of vending machines. Before doing this, you should try to get as much information as possible about why the owner wants to sell their vending machine route. If it’s because they want to retire, that’s perfect. However, if there are issues with their chosen locations, you’ll want to know about those. If you buy into a franchise, you’ll have an established business and have fewer decisions to make at the start. However, the franchisor does take a cut from the franchisee.Repairs and MaintenanceSince vending machines are in public spaces, they are subject to vandalism and occasional theft. You can work this into your business plan, even though it’s frustrating. Even if you bought your vending machines new instead of used ones, they require regular spot checks just to be sure. Any downtime in your vending machine will be a lost profit. Working a regular checkup of your machines into your schedule will also lead to better profits in general.Do vending machines make good money?Vending machines can be very profitable. If you can get products to stock machines at good prices, and your vending machine is in a place that a lot of people go to, you can make a decent amount of money with little investment and time.Where is the best place to put a vending machine?Any place where a lot of people are going is a good idea. Apartment complexes, schools, offices, and airports are all great places for vending machines.Can you buy a vending machine and put it anywhere?You can buy a vending machine, but you have to have permission from a business owner to place it. If you think it’s a good opportunity, approach the business owner and see if you can get a contract.What type of vending machine options are available?The most common types of vending machine options include snack vending machines, soda vending machines, and coffee and hot beverage vending machines. However, there are other options, including laundry co-op vending machines, gumball machines, toy vending machines, video games, water vending machines, crane game machines, family fun center gaming machines, DVD vending machines, and coin-op car washes.Starting a vending machine business can be an exciting and profitable venture, offering flexibility and scalability for entrepreneurs of all backgrounds. By following these steps and considerations, you can embark on a journey |
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2024.05.14 09:09 Organic__monk Top 10 Farm Equipment Maintenance Tips for Every Season
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2024.05.14 09:08 Euphoric_Success8496 Retrieve user data infos after authentification using OAuth 2.0
@login_required def redirect_google_provider(request): print("Access to redirect_google_provider") if 'code' in request.GET: # Extract the authorization code code = request.GET['code'] # Debug print(f"Code is: {code}") # Exchange the authorization code for an access token token_url = 'https://oauth2.googleapis.com/token' client_id = 'YOUR_GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID' client_secret = 'YOUR_GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET' redirect_uri = 'YOUR_REDIRECT_URI' data = { 'code': code, 'client_id': client_id, 'client_secret': client_secret, 'redirect_uri': redirect_uri, 'grant_type': 'authorization_code', } response = requests.post(token_url, data=data) token_data = response.json() access_token = token_data.get('access_token') # Retrieve user information from Google API if access_token: user_info_url = 'https://www.googleapis.com/oauth2/v3/userinfo' headers = {'Authorization': f'Bearer {access_token}'} user_info_response = requests.get(user_info_url, headers=headers) user_info = user_info_response.json() email = user_info.get('email')```
LOGIN_REDIRECT_URL = 'redirect_google_provider' # Redirect after authentication```
2024.05.14 09:08 jhm-grose MarineNet Catalogue Gets a Boost of Proctorless CEUs. Half-pointers now available for study!
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Automatic Identification Technology (AIT) | USMCLPDF02 | 0.5 |
Basic Personal Property Entitlements and Allowances | LPDDMOPEA1 | 0.5 |
Cargo Movement Part 1- Introduction | LPDDMOCM01 | 0.5 |
Cargo Movement Part 2 | USMCLPDF12 | 0.5 |
Cargo Movement Part 3 - Shipment Planning | LPDDMOCMP3 | 0.5 |
Cargo Movement Part 4 - Shipment Operations | LPDDMOCMP4 | 0.5 |
Cargo Movement Part 5 Receiving and Distribution | LPDDMOCMP5 | 0.5 |
Container Management Part 1-Terminology | USMCLPDF08 | 0.5 |
Container Management Part 2 - Operations | LPDDMOCM02 | 0.5 |
Effective Business Writing | DCDWRITING | 1 |
Enhancing the Customer Experience | LPDDMOECE1 | 0.5 |
Finance Training - Transportation Account Code TAC 101 | LPDDMOTAC1 | 0.5 |
Food Service Nutrition Fundamentals | FDSV01NTR1 | 3.5 |
Freight Management Part 1 – Roles and Responsibilities | LPDDMOFMP1 | 0.5 |
Freight Management Part 2 – Transportation Analysis | LPDDMOFMP2 | 0.5 |
Grammar and Spelling | DCDGRAMMAR | 1 |
Impact on Stakeholders for Six Sigma | CPILSSF004 | 0.5 |
In-Transit Visibility (ITV) Part 1 | LPDDMOITV1 | 0.5 |
In-Transit Visibility (ITV) Part 2 | LPDDMOITV2 | 0.5 |
Introduction to Automated Information Systems (AIS) | USMCLPDF01 | 0.5 |
MAGTF Part 1 - Strategic Distribution | LPDDMOSD01 | 0.5 |
MAGTF Part 2:Operational/Theater Distribution | LPDDMOOTD2 | 0.5 |
MAGTF Part 3 - Tactical Distribution | LPDDMOMTD1 | 0.5 |
Means of Transportation & Types of Shipments | LPDDMOMOT1 | 0.5 |
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Microsoft 365 Word - Intermediate | M365WORDAB | 5 |
Microsoft Excel 365 - Fundamentals | DCDEXL365C | 3 |
Microsoft Excel 365 - Intermediate | DCDEXL365D | 4 |
Microsoft Excel 365 - Expert | DCDEXL365E | 1 |
Microsoft SharePoint Online | MSSHRPNTAA | 2 |
Microsoft Teams - Fundamentals | DCDMSTEAMS | 2 |
NetUSR-MC New User Training | DRRSNET01A | 2 |
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Packaging - Publications and Applicable Documents | LPDDMOPAD3 | 0.5 |
Packaging - Sequence of Packing Operations | LPDDMOSPO1 | 0.5 |
Personal Property - Quality Assurance | LPDDMOQA01 | 0.5 |
Personal Property and Passenger Transportation: Regulations and Publications | LPDDMOPPT1 | 0.5 |
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Six Sigma Yellow Belt Part II | DCDLSSYBAB | 4 |
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Terminal Area Security Officer (TASO) | 0688AO0000 | 1.5 |
Third Party Payment System Part 1 (TPPS) - Approver Role | LPDDMOTPS1 | 0.5 |
Third Party Payment System Part 2 (TPPS)- Certifier Role | LPDDMOTPS2 | 0.5 |
Use of Force | ILEUOF001A | 0.5 |
USMC - Air Quality Compliance | HQMCAQC001 | 0.5 |
USMC – Hazardous Materials Transportation for Drivers | MCIEHMT01A | 0.5 |
USMC – Hazardous Waste Management Refresher | MCIEHWR01A | 0.5 |
USMC - Introduction to Hazardous Material and Hazardous Waste | HQMCHMHW01 | 0.5 |
USMC E-ITSM Remedy Features and Functionality Overview | MCSCOVW901 | 0 (prereq for further E-ITSM courses) |
USMC E-ITSM Request Fulfillment Process and Remedy Tool | MCSCRQF901 | 0 (prereq for further E-ITSM courses) |
USMC E-ITSM Problem Management Process and Remedy Tool | MCSCPBM901 | 1 |
USMC E-ITSM Product Ordering | MCSCPRO901 | 1 |
USMC E-ITSM Smart Reporting Building Reports | MCSCSRR901 | 1 |
USMC HQ/MCICOM – Environmental Compliance for Facilities Maintenance Training | HQMCECFMP1 | 0.5 |
USMC HQ/MCICOM – Fuel Handling, Storage & Transportation | HQMCFHST01 | 0.5 |
USMC HQ/MCICOM - Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) General Awareness | HQMCSPCCC1 | 0.5 |
USMC HQ/MCICOM - Storage Tank Management | HQMCSTMT01 | 0.5 |
USMC HQ/MCICOM- Water Quality Compliance | HQMCWQC001 | 0.5 |
USMC/MCICOM – Environmental Compliance for Heavy Equipment | HQMCECHE01 | 0.5 |
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2024.05.14 09:07 AsleepLengthiness406 Ethical Considerations in CGI Advertising: Where to Draw the Line
https://preview.redd.it/yzb2b0c0dc0d1.jpg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=28c7c1d747b0f9b8c96a3002c92a72737eedefba submitted by AsleepLengthiness406 to u/AsleepLengthiness406 [link] [comments] In the realm of advertising, the line between reality and fiction has become increasingly blurred with the advancement of computer-generated imagery (CGI). While CGI offers advertisers unparalleled creative freedom and the ability to craft visually stunning and captivating narratives, it also raises important ethical considerations regarding transparency, authenticity, and societal impact. In this essay, we will explore the ethical implications of CGI advertising and examine where the line should be drawn to ensure responsible and ethical practices within the industry. One of the primary ethical concerns surrounding CGI advertising is the issue of transparency. With CGI, advertisers have the power to manipulate images and videos to create seemingly flawless and idealized representations of products, people, and scenarios. However, this ability to alter reality raises questions about the authenticity of the content being presented to consumers. When viewers are unable to distinguish between CGI and real footage, they may be misled into believing exaggerated claims or false representations. To address this concern, advertisers have a responsibility to clearly disclose when CGI has been used in their advertisements. This transparency enables consumers to make informed decisions and prevents the dissemination of misleading or deceptive content. Additionally, regulatory bodies and industry organizations should establish guidelines for the use of CGI in advertising, requiring advertisers to clearly label and disclose any digitally altered images or videos. Another ethical consideration in CGI advertising is the potential impact on societal perceptions and expectations. By presenting idealized and unrealistic portrayals of beauty, success, and lifestyle, CGI advertisements can contribute to harmful social norms and standards. For example, airbrushed models and digitally enhanced images may perpetuate unrealistic beauty standards and negatively impact body image and self-esteem, particularly among impressionable audiences such as children and adolescents. Advertisers must consider the societal implications of their CGI advertisements and strive to promote diversity, inclusivity, and authenticity in their messaging. Instead of relying solely on aspirational imagery, advertisers should embrace diversity and represent a wide range of body types, ethnicities, and backgrounds in their campaigns. By portraying realistic and relatable narratives, advertisers can help challenge stereotypes and promote positive social change. Furthermore, CGI advertising raises ethical concerns related to intellectual property and copyright infringement. With the ability to create hyper-realistic simulations of products and characters, advertisers must ensure that they have the necessary rights and permissions to use copyrighted material in their advertisements. Failure to obtain proper authorization can result in legal disputes and undermine the integrity of the advertising industry. To mitigate the risk of copyright infringement, advertisers should collaborate with content creators and rights holders to obtain the necessary licenses and permissions for using copyrighted material in CGI advertisements. Additionally, advertisers should respect the intellectual property rights of others and refrain from creating derivative works that infringe upon existing copyrights. In addition to transparency, societal impact, and intellectual property considerations, CGI advertising also raises broader ethical questions about the manipulation of reality and the potential for deception. As CGI technology continues to advance, advertisers have the ability to create increasingly convincing and persuasive simulations that blur the line between fact and fiction. This raises concerns about the ethical boundaries of persuasive advertising and the potential for manipulation and coercion. To address these concerns, advertisers should adhere to ethical principles of honesty, integrity, and respect for the autonomy of consumers. Advertisements should not rely on deceptive tactics or manipulative techniques to influence consumer behavior. Instead, advertisers should focus on providing accurate information, fostering genuine connections with consumers, and respecting their right to make informed choices. In conclusion, CGI advertising presents unique ethical challenges related to transparency, authenticity, societal impact, and intellectual property. To ensure responsible and ethical practices within the industry, advertisers must prioritize transparency, promote diversity and inclusivity, respect intellectual property rights, and uphold ethical principles of honesty and integrity. By drawing clear lines and establishing ethical guidelines for the use of CGI in advertising, we can foster a more transparent, authentic, and socially responsible advertising landscape. |
2024.05.14 09:06 F47E Both Sides of the Argument Have Issues
Ignorance creates fear. While criticisms levied against AI generated works has a lot of credibility, artists are acting like these tools are holding them hostage. The same tool that can make something creative, can make slop (whether that is generated with diffusion models, digital artwork, or hand made). submitted by F47E to aiwars [link] [comments] While generative text and diffusion models are currently a gray area in terms of copyright and originality, there is valid criticism for these tools being to not be used 100% of the development process. Many corporate level individuals want to cut costs wherever they can to gain the most profit. The only thing blocking these greedy individuals from removing the passionate artists and actors from their roles are simple placeholder legislation (US and UK), outlash from fans, and lack of understanding of the tools. Currently generative tools have little to no place for creative works and should not be monetized without clear proof that there was no foul play in creating datasets. An exception to my point is the animators who worked on Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse who used machine learning to help create redundant frames. I say this as a person certified in generative diffusion models and text generation from NVIDIA. TL;DR: AI generated content with little to no human involvement is not creative, but leveraging the tools in an ethical manner can help artists in their creative process. https://preview.redd.it/9v33pm8ycc0d1.jpg?width=1024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=76800794fc0f4ad6aa47d60c0ef303780e1687b1 |
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