Types of businesses to target

I can't post the list here because it would be a static thing, and you'll see that mine is a very dynamic list. I intend for it to grow and for the quality of the links to be clear to all.




You'll find the list at http://www.nextstepvending.com/business-types-to-target-for-bulk-vending-locations.php

Finding the right locations

I've looked at a lot of lists, and eventually came up with my own. I've used Bing Collections, as described here, to compile a list of 100 businesses in my area that I plan to target this month. The categories I chose to target are:

Auto parts supply stores
Auto repair shops
Barber shops
Bars
Chinese Restaurants
Family restaurants
Gymnastics
Hair salons
Karate
Martial Arts
Mexican Restaurants
Oil change and lube stores
Pizza
Restaurants
Skating
Teriyaki (they are on every block here, like Starbucks. Your results may vary.)
Video stores

I'm building a web page so that my fellow vendors can rate their successes with these categories and add their own that I've missed. You'll find it here.

Intro Script

I'm compiling a script for introducing myself and my vending service to the decision-makers at potential locations. In doing so, I expect to hear a lot of no's and I'm fine with that. I want to find customers who are really interested in hosting those machines. Here's what I've come up with so far:

Telephone intro script:

Hello could I speak to the owner or manager please. I am calling on behalf of Next Step Vending Service. Would you be interested in a small gumball machine placed in your business? We fill and service the machines at absolutely no cost to you!

I expect to modify and improve on this script as I go, but feel I've got a strong script to begin with.

When I receive a no, my plan is to suggest that if they have a change of heart in the future, they should check out my site at http://www.nextstepvending.com/ and consider us. I'm not looking for the hard sell. I want quality locations that are sincerely interested and value our service.