STARTING AN INTERNET CAFE

Internet Cafes are ideal venues to relax, research and surf.
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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.

TYPICAL STARTUP COSTS

DESCRIPTION OF INTERNET CAFE PRODUCTS

1. Dell PC's: basic Celeron based computers, complete with 17" monitors, keyboard, mouse, Win XP....You purchase this directly from Dell.

2. Whotspot WiFi Gateway: the heart of the system. You purchase this from Whotspot.

3. Content Filtering Software: applies parental control over your customer's surfing habits. Prevents customers for accessing adult oriented or other inappropriate content. You purchase this from Whotspot.

4. Internet Cafe control software: Client/server software that controls access to the PC's. Allows you to turn on/off, supply pin codes and control access to your PC's that have open access. In this case, we recommend installing this software on the 5 computers that are allowed to run applications, in addition to your main computer -the server. You purchase this from Whotspot.

5. 24 Port switch: allows all your PC's to be connected to our gateway. Allows for the addition of extra computers as your grow, or visiting customers that have their own laptop, but do not have a WiFi capability. You purchase this directly from Dell.

6. Ethernet Cables: To connect your PC's to the Switch. You purchase this from any vendor.

7. Furniture: computer tables for your Internet Cafe PC's. You purchase this from any vendor.

8. McAfee VirusScan: Virus protection for your PC's. You purchase this from any vendor.

9. MS Office SBE: Microsoft Office Small Business Edition has the essential business tools your customers may desire. You would buy this package bundled with your PC purchase from Dell.

10. Color printer/scanner/copier/fax: A simple, low cost, revenue generating device that you would charge your customers extra to access. You would connect this on your LAN so that any of your PC's could access it. A typical network-able device like the Brother 420CN should suffice. You purchase this from any vendor.

11. Laser Printer: for you to print receipts and your customers to print their documents. The printer should also be a network-able printer. You purchase this from any vendor.

12. Business Internet Connection: a typical business-class DSL/cable internet connection. You pay this directly to your ISP.

13. Whotspot location gateway fee: This is our monthly location fee to maintain and service your account. You pay this to Whotspot.

POTENTIAL REVENUE

While it is nearly impossible to determine an exact revenue figure, we encourage you to use our revenue estimation tool for some ballpark figures.

For example, if you had just 15 users in a average day, spending just 1 hour on a station, your net monthly income (after expenses) could be almost $2,000. that's $24,000 profit per year. 30 users would bring in $48,000 and this does not include any revenue from sales of coffee, candy, drinks, computer accessories, calling cards....

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