... but we are unsure about how well we can do. Our startup costs are not an issue, so we're starting with 20 computers and a whole lot of charisma (for advertising and such, and also several other key things dealing with ambiance and accessibility).
About how many people do you think would buy each hour (e.g., 10am: 5 people, 11am: 5 people, etc.).
2007-04-03 17:36:43 · 2 answers · asked by indiginouslizard 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
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This is gaming as in COMPUTER GAMING! Not Gambling.
2007-04-03 17:49:59 · update #1
Also, we are thinking downtown Portland (near Portland State University)
2007-04-03 18:03:19 · update #2
Another Portlander here on Yahoo! Answers :)
I'm not well versed with that business at all but I would think that putting it near PSU is likely to be your best bet in getting steady traffic throughout the day. That makes it all the more convenient for students to stroll on over when on break or cutting class.
Try the LiveJournal community, damnportlanders. There are quite a few gamers on there that could probably provide even more insight. http://community.livejournal.com/damnportlanders/
Also I have a few articles about internet cafes:
http://www.ccautosoft.com/internet-cafe-guide/basic-internet-cafe-requirement.php -- Basic Internet Cafe Requirement by ccAutoSoft
http://www.yourdictionary.com/business_profile/debt/finance/internet-cafe-business.html -- Internet Cafe Business by YourDictionary
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2007-04-04 03:55:30 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as "gaming." It's gambling. Why don't you use your resources to do something useful and honest?
2007-04-04 00:45:09 · answer #2 · answered by Joe C 5 · 0⤊ 6⤋