New business startup help/suggestions/info needed

[Hawke]

true.
that would definitely work.......
but have the other stuff (net browsing, etc).


Lucas Vogel wrote:

> Another thing to remember I think is what you charge. If I didn't have a
> computer I could easily go down to the library and access the internet from
> there for free. Granted,  may not be on there for as long as I'd like to,
> but I could get what I needed done and be on my way.
>
> Maybe you should think about setting up a cybercafe for gamers. Put together
> a good LAN w/good computers(I don't game so I know nothing about the
> requirements), license about a dozen good games, and offer it as a kind of
> alternative arcade. Given the popularity of gaming I'd say this is far more
> marketable than a cybercafe.
>
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> From: Hawke [mailto:proudhawk19021@home.com]
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> that is outside the scope of my experience.
>
> There are additional problems with resturants.
> I'm stickin with the idea I have (since no one
> seems to want to hire me).
>
> Rod Roark wrote:
>
>   Quite frankly I don't think a cybercafe would do very well in this
>   area.  Most folks who want to surf the net around here already have
>   their own computer at home.
>
>   What I do think would do well is a well-run restaurant with a
> computer
>   at every table.  This is to suggest that you think primarily in
> terms
>   of a restaurant that offers good food and good service.
>
>   The point is, nobody *needs* to drive across town and pay a fee to
> go
>   online.  But everyone *does* need to eat, and they will pick the
> most
>   appealing surroundings in which to do so.
>
>   The computers can be used to order meals and drinks, request a
>   waitperson, pay the tab, surf, play games, flirt with other guests,
>   etc.  But they should be incidental to the business.
>
>   Start a good restaurant in Mesa or Gilbert.  We need one.  Country
>   French would be nice.  :-)
>
>   -- Rod
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