INTERNET CAFES
Internet Cafes are ideal venues to relax, research and surf.
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As the
popularity of the Internet continues to grow at an exponential rate, easy
and affordable access
is quickly becoming a necessity of life. An Internet Cafe provides
communities with the ability to
access the Internet, enjoy a cup of coffee, and share Internet experiences
in a comfortable
environment. People of all ages and backgrounds will come to enjoy the
unique, upscale, educational,
and innovative environment that an Internet Cafe provides.
The keys to the
success of a WHOTSPOT-based Internet Cafe are:
- The creation of a unique, innovative, upscale atmosphere that will
differentiate WHOTSPOT-based Internet
Cafes from other local coffee shops and future Internet cafes.
- The establishment of an Internet Cafe as a community hub for
socialization and entertainment.
- The creation of an environment that won't intimidate the novice user.
- A WHOTSPOT-based Internet Cafe should position itself as an educational
resource for individuals wishing to learn about the benefits the
Internet has to offer.
- The provision of WHOTSPOT Cafe-branded pre-paid SurfCards, that can be
used until expiry, in multiple locations.
WHAT IS AN INTERNET CAFE
An Internet Cafe is simply a
place where people gather to access the Internet. An
Internet Cafe usually provides a relaxed environment where
an end-user can purchase a block of time, sit down, use a
Cafe-supplied computer and surf to their heart's content at
high speed.
People
use an Internet Cafe for a number of reasons. They may be in
a foreign city, they may not have high speed access at home,
they may not otherwise have access to powerful computers,
they may not want to play games or access certain web sites
at home. Some people may not be able to afford a good
computer or the cost of high speed broadband access. Many
just like going out for a relaxing cup of coffee and surfing
the net without household or business disruptions.
HOW WHOTSPOT CAN HELP
The WHOTSPOT Concept is
simple. For customers who want to create Internet Cafés or
provide public access surfing areas, Whotspot has taken all
the guesswork out. We supply an end-to-end solution
consisting of WiFi routers and access points, backend server
management, Radius AAA, subscriber management and Pre-paid
SurfCards – similar to prepaid calling cards. With a
Whotspot system in your venue, you can offer roaming
customers, those with their own WiFi-enabled laptops, high
speed internet access. For others, you can offer
your own PC’s with
Whotspot Internet Cafe Management
(software solution). All users are validated
for access by entering a PIN code. The PIN code is available
on our pre-paid SurfCards. In sufficient quantities, we can
brand the SurfCards with your own artwork.
CONCERNED ABOUT COSTS?
Don't be. Starting at only
$499, whotspot has a solution to get you started quickly!
SO YOU WANT TO START AN INTERNET CAFE
WHOTSPOT provides a one-stop shop for all of your Internet Cafe needs. We
can provide you with all the equipment, setup and consulting needed to get
started - today!
STEP 1: PLAN
Your first step in establishing an Internet Cafe is to
understand all the requirements. A good business plan can help. We recommend
using Palo Alto Software's Business Plan
Pro© to help
you develop an excellent business plan. In fact, they include a sample
business plan for an Internet Café to get you started quickly.
Careful planning is required to start your own
Internet Cafe. For
example, if you want to raise money to help you get started, then no
investor is going to consider you without a business plan. A good business
plan can demonstrate to investors and yourself, you've done your research
and considered all options. A business plan can also be a useful tool for
you to work with.
Palo Alto Software also makes available some
sample business plans
that can assist you in developing your own business plan for free. However,
if you are serious in developing great business plan, we recommend you visit
Palo Alto
Software to purchase your copy of Business Plan Pro©.
Once your own plan has been developed, you will know
exactly what equipment and services you need. That's the
time to visit our Shop.
STEP 2: REQUEST A QUOTE
Understand what you need!
In the simplest case, all
you need is a preconfigured router, connected to your
existing Internet connection. You must arrange the
internet connection on your own. We recommend calling
your local Cable or DSL provider.
WHOTSPOT will sell you
Wireless Subscriber Gateway, commonly referred to as an
intelligent WiFi Router. This allows both Wireless or
WiFi access. This router connects through your Internet
connection, to our servers online. In this way, users are
directed to your custom home page, where they receive
instructions and enter their PIN code or credit card
information.
If you want users to
access the internet via your PC's, you would purchase
Dell or any make you prefer. You would then purchase an
Internet Cafe software
package from us to control access to these
computers. The software protects the
machine’s operating system. The software prevents
unauthorized downloads, viruses or changes to system
files – the reason most internet café computers go down.
The software
keeps your computers running and generating revenue
24/7.
All WiFi users
must purchase Whotspot SurfCards or subscribe to an
account online with their credit card. The cards are
available in many denominations – hourly, daily,
weekly and
monthly. We can supply you with Printed SurfCards or
just the codes for you to print yourself. We sell the SurfCards to you at very low
wholesale prices and you mark them up and sell them to
your customers. Typical margins are over 300%. The cost
of the SurfCard reflects our cost to manage the backend
servers and your accounts, as well as maintain the
equipment you purchase from us.
To determine the equipment,
hardware and software you will need for a typical
installation, visit our section on
Starting an Internet Cafe.
In summary, you will need
an Internet connection that you provide, a Whotspot
Router and SurfCards, possibly PC's and/or
Internet Cafe Software or Kiosk Management software to get started.
Click Here to Request a Quote.
STEP 3: PREPARE YOUR BUDGET
We normally return
detailed quotations within 24 hours (in most cases
within an hour!). Analyze the quote. Choose the
equipment or plan that suits your budget. Cost justify
your expenditures. Look at our
Revenue Estimation Tool to help you calculate just
How Much Money You Can Make.
Can you afford the
purchase? If cash flow is a determining factor, look
into leasing options. While Whotspot does not directly
provide leases, we can recommend a local leasing
company. We can also recommend a lending institution
should you wish to borrow money. Play with our
Lease Verses Buy Calculator
to explore leasing or borrowing options.
STEP 4: PURCHASE THE EQUIPMENT
Purchasing equipment from
Whotspot is a simple process.
Shop Now.
As soon as
we receive the funds, your order is configured, packaged
and shipped. Our processing times are usually 48 hours.
STEP 5: INSTALL THE EQUIPMENT
Once you've got your
Whotspot hardware and a broadband (DSL/Cable or T1)
connection, you place the hardware in the venue.
Optionally, we can arrange the installation and provide
training for you and your employees. Once you've
completed these initial steps, you'll be in business.
Connections are simple, everything we ship is
preconfigured to your account.
STEP 6: SETUP YOUR ACCOUNT
Once the equipment is
operational, you'll begin by setting up an account with
WHOTSPOT. We will send you an online form to complete
and allow you to upload your brand logo, text and ad
verbiage for your custom home page and choose your
service pricing. The service pricing is the pricing you
will advertise to potential customers on your customized
homepage.
You
then start your monthly
location maintenance subscription. Each monthly subscription also includes an
unlimited use, management account for you to surf the
net freely from any of your locations or stations.
STEP 7: START MAKING MONEY
You're ready to market to
new end-users and start earning revenue. Just sell your
prepaid SurfCards directly to your consumers for Cash or
Credit Card. Since WHOTSPOT takes care of the pin code
generation, SurfCard printing, backend accounting,
secure authentication, maintenance and end-user
support, all you do is sell the SurfCards at 300+%
PROFIT! As your SurfCard supply decreases, just order
new cards from us, online or by telephone. You'll have
them within 48 hours.
For your roaming laptop
users, or users who prepare to subscribe directly
online, the fee we charge you is a flat 15% of whatever
rate you would like to charge your client. At the end of each
month, we send you a detailed sales report, along with a
check for your net proceeds. Optionally, if you setup
your monthly account with PayPal, we automatically
transfer the funds into your PayPal account.
STEP 8: PROMOTE
Since WHOTSPOT is a
certified member of the WiFi Zone, we will add your
location to the online database of WiFi zones! This will
attract new clients to your location and allow visitors
to search for an industry compliant WiFi zone in your
area. In addition, WHOTSPOT will provide marketing
materials and assist you in developing powerful
advertising campaigns.
Still not convinced? WHOTSPOT can start you in business with our
WiFi Starter Package - WHOTSPOT IN A BOX! This package includes our
WiFi Gateway, completely pre-programmed to connect to our backend servers,
default login web page for your clients to purchase Surf Time online with
their favourite Credit Card, and 100 Pre-paid 1 hours SurfCards, all for
about $600! Your WiFi roaming customers and existing WiFi computers are
automatically directed to your WHOTSPOT account to login. -
Buy it right now!
Already know what you need? Try a quick calculation of your
earning potential with our Revenue Estimation
Calculator.
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How WHOTSPOT Works?
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information to start your own Internet Cafe?
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WHOTSPOT™ Service
WHOTSPOT provides access to its customers using Wi-Fi public networks.
As well as deploying its own network infrastructure, WHOTSPOT purchases from
Wi-Fi hotspot operators & integrators on a wholesale basis, integrates these
networks together and sells a single service to its customers.
By selling
surf time and profiting
from every access, you can:
- Leverage additional revenue from existing customers
- Increase the amount of time a user spends in your venue
- Encourage users to visit more frequently
- Attract new customers
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