Getting Started in the Vending Business
This is an extensive course and monthly support package that covers everything you need to know to be successful in the vending industry and start your own vending business. On a monthly basis you'll receive personalized coaching and support, assistance finding great locations, proposal writing, and more.
Not only do we cover the basics of vending, but also other components and equipment that fall under vending like micro markets and Smart Coolers, as well as getting them into great locations that will support your success.
This course consists of 9 modules in addition to our ongoing support:
- Intro to Vending - The Past, Present, and Future
- Vending Machines, Micro Markets, Smart Coolers, Office Coffee, and Pantry Services
- Planning, Design, and Installation
- Diagnostics and Repair
- Determining What Products to Sell
- Telemetry and Security
- Cost of Goods aka COGS, Inventory, Kickbacks, and Product Pricing
- Vending Management Systems
- Warehouse Organization
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Virginia Community College Students Enroll for Free
If you are an active college student at a Virginia Community College, you are eligible to enroll for free. Use code VCCVSI at checkout and your cost for the complete course is zero. You will also receive a bonus course on the different job positions available in vending and we will also connect you with vending companies.
After enrolling, over the next 10 business days, we will be verifying that you are an active student enrolled at a Community College in Virginia. After verification, you will be contacted and assigned a group instructor that will work with you on each course module.
Upon the completion of each module, you will receive a quiz. Upon successfully completing the quiz, you will move on to the next course module. A final exam being given at the end of 9 course modules.
After passing the final exam, you will receive our prestigious Vending Certificate.
Thank you for your interest and we look forward to teaching you about vending!
Sincerely,
The Vending Success Institute Team