How to Start Your Own Internet Cafe Business
With the growth of the online gaming industry and the influence of the internet in our daily lives, a lot of people are in need to be “connected”. Unfortunately, not everyone here in the Philippines has access to good hardware and a decent connection. But all of that is changing now, especially with the frenetic rise of Internet Cafes in our country.
For the local MMORPG industry, roughly 80% of our business comes from the cafes. So it’s important to have a good relationship with our “partners”.
Meanwhile, I’m certain that a lot of individuals or friends (mostly thru gaming) are considering opening up their own shop. Mind you, it’s no joke. A business is always serious.
I thought I’d share with you some practical tips on how to start (and maintain) your own Internet Cafe.
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HOW TO START YOUR OWN INTERNET CAFE BUSINESS
- Budget - An internet cafe with around 20 seats will push you back P700 to P1M in capital. Of course, the more seats, the more money you will need. If you don’t have the cash, you can find partners to pool in money. I believe that the optimum number of partners for this project will be 4. Expect an ROI (Return of Investment) of 1 to 2 years. Also, I would suggest against forming a business with your close friends. The chances of ruining your friendship is high. Just note that.
- Location - Aside from the moolah, location is one of the KEY FACTORS FOR SUCCESS. Keywords to look for when scouting; near a school, heavy foot traffic, not too many competitors in the area. You should try to look for a place that’s easy to spot (from the customers perspective, ok?). A good monthly rental is P15,000 to P25,000 a month, more than that and you’ll have to work double time for the return.
- Hardware - Try to budget P25,000 to P35,000 per PC. Remember, I always tell potential entrepreneurs to “invest for the future”. Do not scrimp out on memory, processing power or video cards. The logic here is that a) okay, so you save a few bucks but your computers will be trash in less than a year and b) you should have a faster PC than your competitors - it’s your “edge”. And hey, if you can get LCD monitors for all computers, do so! The cost savings on electricity will more than pay for itself.
- Connection - again, a faster and decent connection in your cafe will be a key selling point. Don’t worry too much about marketing, if you have the best computers and the fastest connection in your area, sheer WORD-OF-MOUTH will drive customers through YOUR door. It’s a fact. So try to get the best kbps package that you can afford. Also, if you have the money, you can always get another as back-up in case your primary connection goes down.
- Set-Up - if you’re a techie, you can probably do the wiring and the setup of the routers and switches yourself. But if you can’t, there are professionals who can do it for you. If you can’t find one in your province or city, grab a copy of Buy&Sell or discreetly ask the tech guy at the PC shop where you bought your hardware if he can do a little moonlighting for your new shop.
- Software - if you plan to start small, you don’t have to pay to install MMORPGs. The installers are free. Just tell me if you need it delivered to your new shop and I’ll get the Sales boys on it right away. For office applications, openoffice is free and mimics Micro$oft. For a good, free billing solution, try handycafe
- Other services - Food is always a good extra source of income. Check out my post on Gamer Food 101 and you’ll see what gamers need and want. Printing, Fax and Xerox (photocopying) are other good sources of supplementary revenue.
- Staff - If you’ve formed a partnership, take turns with your partners manning the shop. Just make a schedule. If you’re going to hire someone, hire someone you can trust. You have to set “check and balance” systems (such as an advance billing system) to avoid fraud and theft. It may be tempting to hire an avid gamer to staff your shop but if he has friends and he let’s them play for free… you know what that will bring you. Speaking of free play, tell your all your friends that you can’t allow them to play for free. It IS a business after all. But tell them you can give them a discount. If they really are your friends, they’ll understand.
So there you have it…
Best of luck in your business. Questions? Type ‘em below.
Strength and Honor,
GM T
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Interesting blog entry. Thanks for the tips.
I agree with regards to not scrimping out on the hardware. Entrepreneurs who know little about computers usually make this common mistake.
The best location for a cafe is near a school/university. More than two-thirds of internet cafe users in this country are student gamers.
And yes, in all of my eleven years of internet cafe experience, Handycafe is the most convenient billing solution for cafes. No need to shout at the deaf “bantay” (who’s always busy chatting or playing DOTA) that you’re going to use one of the computers.
I’d have to say that the prediction for ROP is QUITE a stretch. Most of the best spots are already swarming with competitors w/c is why the market is already saturated and chances are, if you’re successful enough to keep a new shop open and earning, you’ll get your money back (for a 40-seat shop) in about 6 - 8 years.
Yes, near schools are a good place. But the summer season (without school) will also kill you. Just take that into consideration. But thanks for your insights. Hope to seeya again at the blog, Henie
GM T
Yes, cafe near schools suffer on summer. Some offer discounts and promos during this season. But cafes near universities are still loaded with student customers because of summer classes. The only off peak period for these cafes are on days where most students go home from their respective provinces like on holy week, christmas, all soul’s/saint’s day, etc.
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Hi,
It just so happened that i came across your website. My company helps you to setup your Internet Cafe by giving you packages which are very very affordable and reasonable. For example, you can own an icafe package with 5 units for just P35K. Or P61K for a gaming package. This is one of the best lucrative business in the Philippines that you can have. Still craving for details? Just visit my personal website at http://ariseo.110mb.com
Thank you!
i want to start an internet business,i am planning to start with just 10 units of ; pentium 4 2.4 GHz,40GB HDD,256 MB SDRAM / DDRAM,DVD-ROM,64MB VGA, sound card, floppy drive,17″ monitor,Bnew CPU casing, multimedia speakers, AVR,keyboard and optical mouse. is this specs. ok for me to start the business?,they sell it at P14,500/unit,what more do i need to start my business?my over-all budget is P180,000 will that be enough?
What’s the video card? That’s the most important thing. If you don’t plan to have any other costs such as rent or remodelling, the P180k will be fine. But for me, 10 units is not enough and will be hard to recoup your investment.
I suggest at least 20 units
grifterboy, the specs that you have mentioned are all outdated! In the internet cafe and gaming industry nowadays, you must at least 1 GIG of memory, and no less than 256VIDEO. The specs you stated are far away. We recommend to use AMD ATHLON XP 2.2GHZ, 1 GIG KINGSTONE MEMORY, 512 VIDEO and most importantly your Hardisk must be SATA not the IDE type. Usually, IDE hdisk are the one available in the market. We can help you, just give us a call at Tel. No.: 774-68-74 (mon-fridays) and don’t forget to say that you came from gmtristan.com so that we can give P2,000.00 pesos reward to the owner of this site as soon as we closed the deal.
We hope we were able to help you on your endeavor.
Note: You can also email us at icafenegosyo@yahoo.com
we are planning to start with 10 units of AMD Athlon 64 x2 4600-1, Asus motherboard, 1 GB memory, 160 GB hard disk, 7300 GT VGA Card 256 MB specs. Is this the right set up? what’s the right specs? I’m also confused with the different plans being offered by the servers. Do i need to subscribe to a plan that can cater to 10 units or just 2-4 units? Do i also need a licensed windows for all the units?
Still want for more details.
Your video card is not that good. consider getting something more decent. By “plan” do you mean ISP or broadband? or is it a networking thing?
Suggest you go for licensed windows too
Thanks for the reply.
I mean the Broadband.
hi im really just starting to learn this business, like many others, studying the movement of this internet cafe gigs. so i quote GM T said “I suggest at least 20 units” why is that? sorry to ask a simple question, but im probing for insights. like i said im still studying this business. what is exactly the starting package? pls email me. thanks and i like this topic… very interesting indeed…God bless!
Hello,
I am planning to have same business . Our plans just for 10PC and the budget is P100T only.. Do you think this is possible. Our place is a village where there is a small public elementary.
Please email details that could help me to learn more.
this is a nice topic.. plan ko rin mag start ng internet cafe.. na may computer repair service. kaso medyo limited kame sa budget.. ok lang kaya if hindi muna ako mag gaming cafe? cguro chat/webcam muna? tpos 10 pc’s? and kung mag gaming cafe ako P100k po b is enough? thnx a lot ^^
I would recommend that you spend for the latest hardware if you plan to go for gaming. Customers will also look for the faster connection and the faster videocard/graphics performance.
To answer your question, it’s ok to start without gaming first but make sure that you’re prepared to invest…. P100k is not enough.
Hope this helps. Thanks for visiting and thanks for the comments
GM T
good morning, i’m tina, just send you this msg. because i’m very interested to have my owm internet cafe, we already have the location but i know it costs too much to build our own, can you give some advice how to start with it? how much do i need for a start? i will be waiting for your reply, thank you very much, have a good day…
these ideas are nice, nagkaroon tuloy ako ng idea… we also have an internet cafe, 10units. I can suggest ENIGMA here at Angeles City for cheap prices of units. We got our units at 15k each w/ specs of AMD Sempron 2ghz 1gig memory, 256 nvidia ge force video card, 160 sata hdisk. try nyo dun, mura tlga mga parts…
Already own an 1800 sq foot building. Large lighted parking lot adjacent to building. Extra easy access from main road. We live next door to an elementary school and the closest highschool is 2.5 kilometers away in Ivisan Municipality. Closest internet cafe (that I’m aware of) is approximately 6 kilometers away.
Problem: I live in a small barangay about 10 kilometers south of Roxas City, Capiz. My personal internet access is through Globe Visibility but it’s too SLOW for a cafe. (53.6KBPS)
I also subscribe to PLDT Wireless Land Line, but there is no internet access available using that connection.
So, how do I start an internet cafe with high speed computers?
Sincerely,
Rebecca Bowns
Cudian, Ivisan, Capiz 5805
Hi Rebecca,
I suggest you call PLDT, Smart or any of the telcos servicing your area. Ask them when hi-speed will be available.
Unfortunately, you CANNOT run an Internet cafe with 53KBPS. It’s not just possible. You’ll just spark the ire of your potential customers.
Hope this helps
GM tristan pwede ba akong humingi ng CD or mga poster pag punta ako sa LU.?para sa shop na tinatayo ko thx!
hi! ask ko lang if ano ba mga trip na laro ng mga gamers ngayon? ok na ba yung 1mpbs for 8 pc pag online games? bumili ako ng mga cd na pirata. hehehehe… kelangan ba tlga genuine mga cd? tsaka yung binili ko na 8 na pc mga amd athlon den 256mb memory and 64vcard.
salamat!!!
Your PC is too slow to play current games po. I also suggest genuine titles. Say no to piracy. If you put online games such as ours
http://gmtristan.com/games
It’s never illegal.
Hope this helps
hi! thanks so much! magdodownload ako nyan!
ill buy genuine na din para walang kaba at takot na mahuli 
btw about sa mga legal stuff. sa province kasi ako nagsesetup ng internet cafe. ano ba mga kelangan na clearance or mga papers na para maoperate yung business na ganon? salamat ulit!
I do not believe this
every pc ba my tig iisang windows na operating system?
It should. And it should be genuine
hi! may internet cafe ako. ang problema ko halos everyday napapasok ng virus ang mga PC’s ko. pwede ko ba maiwasan ito or is there any gadget or software na mag block ng mga viruses? yong bang data protector na gadget ay epektibo to protect my PC’s laban sa mga virus?
Thanks!
i suggest AVG Free or Deep Freeze. Google them to see more and download the test or free versions.
Thanks,
GM T
Hi, Plano ko kasi mgstart ng internet cafe pag-uwi ko. Ang plano ko ay 15-20 pc at 1 server.Mga low power consumption lahat at at all-in-one na cya. Bale ang 1 pc pwede s surfing chatting at online gamings. Ano bng specs ng CPU ang dpat kong bilhin at mgkano kya ang budget ko d2?tanx hope ur rply so0n..
Hello … This is my second post..
Now we already started the business.. over all capital for 10 units plus the renovations and everything like mayor’s permit too P350,000.. with 4 in one HP officejet … for a start we use only globelines dsl 2mbps and its working fast in our area.. such its only residencial subscription.. each PC cost only P20T
CPU1 BOM Based on PC Express Actual Quotation
CPU Brand/Description
Processor Athlon 64 X2 4800 (2.5GHz) Dual Core
Motherboard MSI K9NGM4-F nForce MCP68/AM2/DDR2 533
Memory Kingston 1GB DDR2 PC667
Video Card NA
Sound Card NA
Hard Disk Seagate 80GB SATA Hard Drive
Casing Blue AI PC-511P25FAN BK Casing
Power Supply NA
Monitor LG Collins 16” W16425 Flatron LCD
Keyboard A4Tech KBS-720 A Shape Black Keyboard
Mouse A4Tech OP-6200 Optical Black Mouse
OS Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Headphones Multimedia Headset Black
LAN Cable CDR-King UTP51 Cat5e 3meters
AVR Radius 4 Socket 500W Metal Case Black AVR
Individual Computer Price
Additional
Printer HP F4185 3-in-1 (H21-540, H22-620)
Webcam A4Tech PK635M PC Camera USB
DVD-Writer Asus 20x DRW2014L1 lightscribe
HUB Dlink 16 Port Switch (10/100MBPS)
If you are near Cainta, Pasig.. we can give service of course with fee..
But to open an internet cafe it is the best you are urself be the technician
Sheila has a point. Some comments lang on Sheila’s specs
1. Built-in video card - may slowdown on some very new games
2. 80 GB HD may be too small considering the amount of space that games consume now
The other specs and the connection are ok.
BEst of luck in your business!
GM T
About of our spec.
I think it is much higher spec for me.. cause really you don’t have to invest much that are not needed .. As what we’ve experienced since we are new in this business , our units are working good and fast no complaints.. My clients agony only that we don’t have much updated games they like..
We just learned also that we should have bought lower cost keyboard and mouse.. since if those cheap keyboard will be destroyed its ok because you can buy many than buying the expensive one ..example (P150 keyboard .. 5 more of this you’ll have then than investing a P750).. Clients specially kids who are using the units for games they are the one who don’t care and will destroy the mouse and keyboards.. And also not all PC needs to have web cams ..only few needing it… so its better not to mount and have to hide the web cams ..place it there when its needed…
Keep in mind that you should investing more on the parts inside the cpu like the motherboard , processor etc….
GMT.. yes we are using the deep freeze.. and its so cool .. we dnt have to worry of viruses and erasing files being uploaded by clients and don’t have to erase cookie files and others/….
hello,plz help me how to start business esp.in interbet cafe.the requirements that i nid.esp.in permit,license etc.tnx.can u email me at princerazlee25@yahoo.com,we plan to built intenet cafe in our barangay.plz.help me tnx
I.m planning to open an internet cafe business.
PLS help how to start this kind of business…
give me an idea about hiring a technician,how much is the reasonable payment for the technican per pc?
If I were you don’t hire technicians… you should know it by yourself or the person you have trust and will give you honest informations…
Technicians.. hmmm just I don’t trust them not all yet like some don’t give out all information you have to know .. Hmmm and specially you have to be watchful of the specs of the units they will give such some give specs that would lead you to easy changing the PC and always needing technicians…
Just use deep freeze and AVG …
the connections are so simple no need for others will set-up.. if you are globe subscriber add only a hub such their modem is already a modem-router…
goodluck
hello,
we are planning to start an internet cafe in our place. could you kindly advise if the following specs are good enough? I just listed what I think are the most important features…
AMD Sempron LE 1200, 2.1 GHZ + Processor (S940)
512 MB GEFORCE 9400GT, 3D Video Graphic Card
1 GB DDR2 MEMORY PC 667, Kingston
Also, are LCD monitors preferable than flat screens?
Hi GM T.,
its nice post,but i want to ask if they are some telephone company offered a business plan to start an internet cafe?..hoping for your response!,thank you!
hello!
what minimum computer specs would you advise, for playing latest games for internet cafe?
thanks.
It must be at least Core 2 Duo 2.5 GHz or above. 8600 or above video card 512MB at least. 2GB Ram, 300GB HD
Hi,
What Kind of license or permit do you need or require by law to open one? Also, About selling snack or food inside the internet cafe;Do I need any kind of license or permit too?
Thanks.
All you need are
> Mayor’s Permit
> Business Name
> SEC (if corporation)
> Barangay Clearance
For food, you’ll have to secure a sanitation permit from your municapility. Ask them for details.
Hope this helps.
GM Tristan
http://gmtristan.com
how much do you charge per hour now a days??
nagpapatch araw araw kpag may deep freeze.. anu ang dapat gawin para maiwasan ang patching araw arw??? thankz…
hi to all…
i want to start an internet cafe and i want to have a specs that is good for online games nowadays and surfing. what is the best specs that you could offer or suggest? and the cost of each unit must not exceed 25,000.
any given info would be highly appreciated… thanks in advance
i want to start an internet cafe and i want to have a specs that is good for online games nowadays and surfing. what is the best specs that you could offer or suggest?
any given info would be highly appreciated… thanks in advance
sir, my cafe near so much cafe are open to my net cafe compition plz help me how to increez my net cafe income only game,s my total pc’s are 12 for hispeed….. plz help me .. my bussiness start 7 years ago….. plz….. help me
hi there. im bob from malaysia. i think i wanna start my internet biz. but i lack of experience to handle this. no knowledge in sofware, lisence, n my question is it is ok for me to start internet biz with just 5 komputer? it is becouse i dont have enough money.
Hey GMT,
I have this problem. I don’t have a server program that can control all network PC’s.
I just want a free software it should be not a big file size , that cannot cause interuption in the PC and cannot slow down the PC’s.
Do you know a free software for network PC.. I hope you get what I mean…
I’ll be waiting for your reply..
Thanks a lot
you can get a handy cafe timer for free.. just log on to http://www.handycafe.com….
HI! I HAVE A PLAN STARTING THIS KIND OF BUSINESS. PLEASE GIVE ME QUOTATION FOR 5 PCS PC FOR CHATTING AND GAMING.
I PREFER FLAT SCREEN MONITOR BUT IS THAT BETTER THAN THE OLD MONITORS?
I ALSO WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW MUCH IS A PRINTER FOR PICTURES COMING FROM CELLPHONES…?
THANKS IN ADVANCE…MYAPPLE292008@YMAIL.COM
hello.. i’m planning to start a computer shop too w/ 6 units and subject to expand to 14 by JUNE. but, the budget is so tight. i have 120k in hand. i computed all my “pre-mobilization expenses” including rental,dsl connection, application for business permit and furnishings etc. but gm Tristan, would you please help me, i need a comment about my specs, i rely on the INTEGRATED GRAPHICS of the system (for saving a couple of bucks)and would use energy efficient hardwares too to save power consumption, as far as income is concerned:
AMD athlon LE-1640 (2.6)
(continuation)
AMD athlon LE-1640 (2.6) 45WATTS
gf7050 CHIPSET MOBO i am thinking of 780g or gf8200, rumor on the forums said these 2 has a low power consumption.
1 GB DDR2 800mhz
80 gb SATA hdd
can this specs run games decently?
Thanks in advance
UP for this blogsite..
hi…i’m interested of putting up an internet cafe here in my place at roxas city… initial of 7 units as a start. i have an existing one pc which i can use as the server, ryt? my current connection is smart bro… is this reliable for that 7 units more? pls help me distinguish on what connection i have to use though…and how much will it cost me for that 7 units…? plus the cables, routers…etc. thanks! hoping for your response…
hope to hear a response from anyone…i’ve been waiting for days now. thanks!
Hi Taz,
Thanks for writing.
If you don’t have rent, the 7 units may be sufficient. I advice you to do the math. Try to compute your regular expenses like electricity, DSL, staff salaries, and other utilities.
Then figure out how much you are charging per hour. See if you can get a good ROI. If not, I suggest doing 10 or even 15 or 20 PCs.
Gaming is also a good business and you’ll get extra income from selling gaming cards. Of course, I will have to say that you get Level Up!
Hope this helps!
Oh btw… here are other comments
1. SmartBRO cannot handle the load of the 7 units for a cafe.
2. Specs should be up-to-date
3. Cost will depend on what you get. Between 15,000 to 25,000 per unit
hi…thanks for the response…i may ask…what kind of DSL package should i get then? thanks!
hello po…..may i ask which package should i get (pldt dsl)? thnx
2MBPS or higher. Get the PLDT BIZ. Check their website below
http://www.pldtdsl.com/
thanks!
ei guys, does anyone know how to setup a netboot? that is booting pc’s over the network to save money from not having to buy original windows intstallers… this is allowable and will help coming up shop owners… please post links for this… thanks
this discussion is very helpful. i’ll be going home in iloilo this january to stay there for good and put up an internet cafe and gaming station. i just hope that my 400K will be enough for a 10 to 15 pc shop. any good advice from anyone is highly appreciated.
Hi JC, glad to be of service. Best of luck in your business. Just follow the tips above
Thanks and Happy New Year!
You know what? I was so silly last year when I just got back from Italy, my brother told me there’s a 20 PC Cybercafe that’s being sold ASAP just for 100,000 pesos because he said, the owner is leaving to migrate in States…I was still skeptical because I just got home, and I’m still buzzing from jetlag…but as soon as I realize its a good deal (it’s located near school, in Morayta), SOLD! Grrrrrrr! What I was thinking? My brother said, the place is still good, well-maintained, packed with gamers and students working on projects, etc…
Learned the lesson hard…
could i open a shop with xbox 360s instead of pc,s
im thinking of opening a shop for gaming on xbox 360,s and i was wondering if its legal.could i be sewed?????????????????????
heeeeeeelpppppppp
GMT, my comment ako sa “not scrimp out on memory, processing power or video cards”, paano kung puro online game lang sa Internet Cafe ko ok lang ba yun? Pag online games diba hindi naman kailangan ng matinding video card diba, kahit built in pwede na nga eh? Tama ba sagot ko? Please correct me kung mali ako,,salamat po.
GMT, I have a comment on “not scrimp out on memory, processing power or video cards”, what if my game in my Cafe is pure online game, do i need to use strong Video Card? or is it ok to stick for the Built in Video card then Uprade it if is in need.
gmt ihad request if you can help me to fine a software for sivercafe coz were very tired on attending our unit.sometimes we forgot the time finish of other cp.we have 60 unit on our shop but we really cannot manage the time can you help us solve this proble? how much it cost thanks a lot.
sa mga kababayan kong gustong sumubok sa business na ito. wag tipirin ang negosyoung ito kasi life time na. kumuha ng pinakabago at pinakamabilis na komputer kasi mabilis ang pagupgrade ngayon ng yunit. kc noon pentium 4 ngayon dual core mamaya quadcore.bukas tetcore tuwing buwan maylumalabas na bago. kaya dapat latest na ang bilhin para di mapagiwanan.at minsanan lang ang gastos. mura pa.
What DSLs are available along Alabang, Muntinlupa and their rates? Yung cheaper ang rate coz gaming here cost only 15/hr kaya dapat cheap din yung internet connection and it should be good for 10 units up.
Do I really need to install original Windows? Ano ba ang iniinspect ng authorities?
Any supplier who can offer cheap OS?
Do you have a standard size of computer tables with CRT Tables for internet cafe?
hi, i plan to have 5 unit pc’s for a start, 512kbs ba is enough for the online games and internet? or 1 mbs will be ok for the 5 units? pls need your help.
thank you?
Doni
@doni
512kbps is enough for 5 pc’s.
hey! i was gonna put up a shop by next month already and i needed a reply on whether the games such as DOTA or CS or LEFT 4 DEAD need licenses? i am licensing my OS as to avoide any confrontation with the law
please reply to my email asap. thanks in advance!
ok
hi…im planning to put up an internet shop by april….i just wanna know kung ok na ba ung specs ng comp.. ko for gaming… amd athlon 64×2 4800 2.5 gig…redfox motherboard, onboard video card 512mb, 1 gig. memory…
hi, i’m trying to figure out what the expenses would be after i set-up a computer shop. and can you pls help me on the break down on cost to put up an internetshop…. pc, tables, renovations… etc.
will wait for your help… thnx
pls help how to manage usb usage sa icafe…my shop is near a university and mga students gumagamit lagi usb. viruses from usb are crushing my computers..tnx
gian_carlo:::::
Use deep freeze 6…. search it and learn about it… its very helpful…
just use deepfreeze in drive c: were ur system is.. and instal the game in the drive d: so that u will no longer update everyday.
and also try avira anti virus…
try to delete virus using comandpromt in safe mode…
tnx for the replies. i’ll try ur suggestions
hi to all GMt can u send me what type of unit should i get and the other accesories for computer i really need your help cos im putting up a business on march and pls email me for any ideas how to handle a internet cafe wth coffee shop????
hi to all GMt can u send me what type of unit should i get and the other accesories for computer i really need your help cos im putting up a business on march and pls email me for any ideas how to handle a internet cafe wth coffee shop????
heres my email
very informative site! thanks tristan! i would like to ask your opinion on servers. which is better? handy cafe or server guard? and do we have an association of internet cafe owners here in the philippines? where and how could I register? thank you so much and i hope to hear from you.
el dandan
GOOD DAY!!! Im planning to put up a business like internet cafe here in my Brgy. How much the cost for business permit? What are the other requirements for this kind of business?
Pls.. responce email me @ jen_sam27@yahoo.com
Thank you…
Hi GMT,
I am a student taking Feasibility Study. And my proposal is to build an internet shop inside the school. But I am not sure on how I can make it unique. Any ideas on how to make it unique from other services? Can you give us some idea about how to set it up?
Thanks!
GTA thanks
it’s so helpful!!
pano gagawin nyo pag yung pldt nyo diba 2 year contract? nalulugi na kasi ako e. nakakainis nananakawan or nakukupitan ako lagi ng pera di ko naman masita kasi kamaganak ko yung nagbabantay. so imbis na lumala pa galit ko isasara ko nalang since meron akong computer store na bentahan tlga ng mga computers na 2nd hand from korea. ano ba ok gawin sa pldt? para di ako mapenalty? masisira kasi name ko pag di ko binayaran na. balak ko nga ilipat sa name ng auntie ko para sya masira sa pldt… bwahahahahahahaha!!!
need pc? servers? other it products? kindly email me your requirements, i can give huge discounts.
Hi GMT. Im plan to set-up a computer shop. Can you give me an idea what is the average net income for a 10-15pcs station. I want to know my return of investment.
thanks a lot!
GMT, need help. Me and my wife are planning to set-up a computer shop. Can you give us an idea for the specs and the average net income for a 10-15 pc. Also to know how long can we get the return of investment(ROI). Pls send us details thru my email…
Thanks in advance.
Hi, am also interested in putting up my own internet shop. Its very near a school, so i guess gaming is not one of my services to offer. Is 350k enough to start? I was given a qoutation of 200k for 16 units with lcd monitor. Am planning to open by may, enough time to smoothen out any potential problem for the school opening. Ano kaya and average net income for this set up? Any idea po? Thanks so much.
I would like to open a cyber cafe and need a business plan. please help me make one. pleez
Hi, am also interested in putting up my own internet shop. Its very near a school, so i guess gaming is not one of my services to offer. Is 350k enough to start? I was given a qoutation of 200k for 16 units with lcd monitor. Am planning to open by may, enough time to smoothen out any potential problem for the school opening. Ano kaya and average net income for this set up? Any idea po? Thanks so much
I would like to open a cyber cafe and need a business plan. please help me make one. pleez
use this email address cecilialinet@yahoo.com
this april I will put up a inertenet cafe beside in our house so that I dont pay a rent. Is this okay? andI will buy first 5 pc only,how much is the budget?i ask speednet if they make set up P300 per unit,is this okay?
Hi! We are planning to put up an internet cafe/shop and I would like to ask where we can get or buy all the pc’s that we need. At least 7PC as a start (how much roughly it will costand what is included?). Do they install it in the shop for free as a package or it’s an extra pay. But the thing is that the place is in Ilocos, do they come and install it there?
Thank you so much in advance.
Hi T!
Wadup man. I’m currently in london and ive no clue how much a good PC would cost back in the Philippines. I’ve read your “declaration” of costs and stuff but that was last year. So, i, a first timer, was thinkin of having a 10 seater cafe with a very good connection and good PC’s (including the look/style). If you could tell me the minimum and maximum cost of everything including rent and broadband connection, that would be great!
Oh for the PC looks, i was thinkin of XPS kinda look but hey, if you got something in your mind that you think i would like, then please hook me up yea?
Cheers,
Quik
Can you give us a feedback regarding internet cafes franchised from pldt? we’re planning to put an internet cafe here in bulacan and we’re looking for providers.
hi, meron ako internet cafe w/ 5 pc. can u help me kung pano at ano ang dapat gawin para maging competitive ako sa ibang may internet cafe dito sa lugar namin
tnx in advance
hi,ask ko lang po wat mga papers need po like me firstimer mgttayo ng internet business??
Tanong ko lang din po kung required ba ang BIR (tax) sa internet cafe lalo na kung nagre-rent ako ng place? Salamat!
meron po. Go to your local BIR office for details.
Thx
@Raz,
Here’s what you need
1. DTI Business Permit
2. Mayor’s Permit
3. BIR stuff and TIN
4. Sanitation Permit
5. Barangay Clearance
Hope this helps
sir ask ko lng po i have a cptal of 40000 psos. and blak ko kc mgtyo ng net shop ok n po e2 as strting cptl? pwd po b bgyn nyo q ng advice or tips s gnito kliit n cptl? di po k kya bmli ng best cmputer cost of 20 to 25k pc? mlking bgy po ang inyng reply o sggstion s 1 tlad q mgstart ng business. thank you…
We suppply the latest software and genuine parts needed for your internet cafe. if your planing to start one, just email me your inquiry and we will be glad to provide you quotation at a very low cost. We guarranty that all the parts are genuine and under warranty.
just send me your inquiry @ m.lanagan@ymail.com or m.lanagan@giffingraphics.com
hi, ask ko lang if i have 20 units sa internet cafe, ilang MS WINDOWS and MS OFFICE genuine ba ang kelangan kong gamitin
thx…..
Of course you’ll also need 20 MS WINDOWS and MS OFFICE. Each PC needs 1 genuine License for your shop to be legit.
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Kailangan pa ba ng lisensya para open ng internet cafe dyan sa pinas? Meron bang naglalaro ng Party Poker online dyan sa pilipinas? (Play money lang).
Ano po ang recommended brand and model na printer-all-in-one para sa internet cafe?
Baka meron gustong makipag sosyo sa akin magkaroon ng internet cafe. Balak kong magtayo ng 20 pc with latest games and high speed internet access(with secondary internet access). Mag uuwi tuloy ako ng portable aircondition and power generator para pag brown-out tuloy pa rin ang gamit ng computer. Siguro naman puede na ang php 750,000 na capital.
hi, may computer shop ako, yhen nag uup grade ako ng mga spec kabibili ko pa lang ng memory card, i have 15 units gusto ko mag upgrade ng video card, medyo kulang na ang budget ko may alam ba kayo na pwedeng mapagkunan ng installment (wala akong credit card)hope na matulungan nyo ako.. thanks
Gud day sir gm t, may plano po akong magtayo ng maliit na internet cafe mga 6 to 7 pc lang po pero medyo kabado po ako. ang specs na gusto ko po ay intel pentium dual core 2.5 g, inno 9400gt 512mb 128bit, 1g memory, 250g harddrive,at 17inch lcd. magkano po kaya ang babayaran ko sa business permit? ok ba ang specs ko? ano ano po ba ang mga games na dapat meron ako at rated na online games?
hi gm, i would like to ask advise kc meron akong binili software from manila. Piso Internet System (P.I.S)2,100.00 per unit, i bought 3 of them and i installed sa cafe ko kc to capture pang.MASA na market but it turn out na.lugi pa ako kc yun software na binili ko hindi pala kaya nilang e.stop yun games like dota and cs source and other games pa ito kc malakas na games sa amin. i want to return staff kc hindi ng.function yun software as they promise sa features. gusto nila kunin muna nila yun staff tsaka ibinta para makuha ko yun refund i refuse kc im from cebu, so again they offer upgrade nalang daw i texted them but iba2x number ang ginagamit so wala rin nangyari. sa sulit.com.ph ko sila nag.post. sa mga blogs nila i also read same problem with me but they automatically delete yun may reklamo sa kanila. Guyz u can search under PC TIMER para makita din ninyo. as a concern person how we can stop theme? kc ang dami parin inquiry nila duon sa blogs nila sa sulit.com.
Can you give the ACTUAL URL of their website?
Searching for it takes time if you don’t know what your looking for.
Also, you better ask them for any policy on their returns. They’re the best to answer that, ok?
As for timers, I already gave my suggestions and they are at the article above
hello!
me and my friends are planning to have an internet cafe as soon as possible.. i saw your promo na 35k in 5 sets of PC and free intallation. pano po yun, kasi dito sa zamboanga sibugay ang location namin. excited po sana ako kaya lang namention niyo po na malaki ang chance na ma ruin ang friendship. close friends ko po kasi ang kasosyo ko..
Hi
to everyone there that want to open up an internet cafe this is some of my advice. i have an internet cafe here in fairview Q.C that earn as much as 1000 to 1500 (regular) everyday with only 10 units, because i think the most basic need for this buisiness is the place and the spec of your unit if anyone can find a perpect place for this buisiness in think even 10 units you can earn AS MUCH AS 1000 TO 3500 a day like as here the biggest we earn here in a day is 3700,of course there are time that you might earn less but with the help of other service like printing,fax services, scanning etc. it will going to be profitable, i hope it help anyone thet might want to open a buisness like this. by the way my buget is 350k, my rent here is 4k every month,my electricity is vary from 6k to 8k it depends how much you use the aircondition, my computer specification is:
cpu-pentuim dual-core 1.8ghz
motherboard-asus P5GC-Mx
videocard-ECS 8600 nvdia
memory-1g
hardisk-80g
thats it so if anyone want some advice they can email me at rai_lexis@yahoo.com
hi!GMT right now on going na construction ng small building ko for my internet cafe business plano ko talaga ng atleast 15 units kaya lang since malaki ang gastos ko for the construction start muna ako ng 10pc units…magkano kaya lahat babayaran ko for the said units…kasi gusto ko yong pinaka the best talaga na specs. yong pang onetime baga para matagal masira at ma obsolete…pero sana at a very reasonable price nman…malakas po dito sa amin chatting at games thanks! sana magreply ka ksi baguhan lang ako pagdating tungkol sa computers and plano ko po e open by june..
Mag budget ka po ng around 20 to 30 thou per unit para hindi kaagad ma obsolete
hello, after forming a cafe, how u can manage the cafe
e how bout sa fire extinguisher? ano kelangan? diba pag kuha ka business permit kelangan ng fire extinguiser? kanina may pumunta binebentahan ako ng ganon 4,500 daw!!!! mahal ba yun??? or ganon tlga price?? meron kasi ako dito. pwede ba pa refill nalang??… iinis ako e.
ako kabibili ko lang P2.8k alok pero natawaran ko ng P2.2k.
thanks joseph! dto 4500!! sa pampanga kasi net cafe ko. pinadalhan kasi ako ng father ko ng fire extiguisher dun galing sa valenzuela. tapos nung pumunta na ko ng fire dept. kelangan daw sa kanila bibili. i mean wtf bakit di pwede tong sa valenzuela. kasi daw kelangan credited nila, dami reason kakainis!!! di marelis relis yung business permit ko tuloy.
Hi ask q lng mga mgkano kya bill sa kuryente
kng meron aqng “16 unt ,1 aircon,and 1 fan plano q dn kasi magbusiness dn ng
comp shop tngn nyu lng mga mgkanu kya bill.
and ask q dn f required dn kng meron dapt n comfort room o msmgnda lng kng meron.
and how about sa aircon its better ba kng de aircon or fan lng pra mktipid.
iniicip q kasi para mas madali mkbalik ung ROI
tnx pls help. just going to start up asap.
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halu… we’re planning to start an internet cafe business. we already made a budget plan of establishing a new one, but starting only with 10 computers. now, we learned that there’s this existing internet cafe business for sale. the business is in a very good location. it existed for more than 4 years already. we observed that the business is doing good. the reason for the sale is the owner is leaving. it had 23 computers in good condition. which do you think is practical? establishing a new one or buying an existing one? they cost almost the same - 300-350K. thank you in advance for the advice.
@aileen:
This is a tough question. However, here are things you have to consider
1. Is his location BETTER than the one you have in plan?
2. I’m sure his PCs are old. Check if they can play the latest games or run the latest software.
3. Will it be “all-in”, with the business permit, the DSL connection and other documents? Check if the business has liabilities. If you buy it, you inherit it
At the end of the day, you will have to decide if doing 10 NEW computers on YOUR location will be more profitable than 23 OLD PCs on a BETTER location. Do the math.
Location is key. besides, if the old shop already has “suki” customers, that’s a bonus.
Hope this helps
GOODAY!
Am new to this business, and i have 100k as a net income am planning to put up a internet cafe, i am from scratch paper as of now and very new to this, i am planning to put this up just ME without partnership, mr. gmt can you please help me how to start this business with this 100k as net income? i am very cautious and a bit nervous. this is for my future and family… thank you to all..
GOODAY!
Am new to this business, and i have 100k as a net income am planning to put up a internet cafe, i am from scratch paper as of now and very new to this, i am planning to put this up just ME without partnership, mr. gmt can you please help me how to start this business with this 100k as net income? i am very cautious and a bit nervous of offers. this is for my future and family… thank you to all..
and please email me edward_punisher_kulit@yahoo.com
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hi, my korean friend will help me financially to set up an internet shop business but i dont have any knowledge about it but willing to learn..just wanna ask if you could give me a busines plan about putting up this kind of business..
plese help..
robert_sungsangnim@hotmail.com
hi,great blog also i wanted is if handy cafe does every thing you need? and what does it do when times up for that comp? been to a few different comp places and some closed, some went to a log screen and some froze buttons.
thanks
tristan
Hi GM Tristan!
this is a great blog site! very awesome! however some are using this blog site to promote their business as well. are they credible? i mean i dont want to be mean but i just dont easily trust someone. but anyway Im an OFW in UK who want to venture on internet cafe..
Im planning to start late next year because i have to renovate our house, build a second floor and make it an internet cafe.
I am 24 years old and very fresh when it comes to business. this will be my firs time.
>my budget is 400-500k for 15 computer, is this enough?
>what are the major problems in this business?
>What are the things to consider before starting this business?
To all..please i need your help since i am a first timer.
your reply GM is greatly appreciated. please email me..
Thanks very much!
to add..
it came to my mind also that, which is best? a wood wall or glass wall??
where could i find this check and balance system you mention above. can this also monitor printing service? please… and could i contact you if i’ll be needing you to deliver that software and MMORPGs… thank you so much… you’ve been a great help…
if you don’t mind…
i would like to ask some tips…
good day to all. i also have a net cafe but with only just 10 units.
here are the specs of my PC’s:
AMD Sempron 1800+
1 Gigabyte in RAM
256 MB video card
Gigabyte Motherboard.
i subscribed 2 connections from Smart Bro and I’m using dual Wan Router.
are those specs fine?
is my connection fine? what do you think?
I don’t pay for place rental bcoz i own the building.
hope you dont mind answering those questions..thanks
Hi thanks for those tips. I really want to start my own cafe and wondered what Hardware apart from the computers do I need for a small cafe with maybe 6 computers for the start. Do I need a router????and what else. Please help
ei george, 6 clients are too small for a net cafe. make it 10, 11 including your server. of course you really need a router. buy the one with six ports behind if you really wanna start on just 6 units. if you’ll start for 10 units, buy a switch
im OPW and will be coming home to philippines next year.
can u please guide me on how to start an internet cafe? this of couse include an overall cost.
i would like to start a 10 seat cafe.
tnx
good afternoon as for the time here . . .
May i ask you people here, where could i possibly download a complete budget plan for an internet cafe.
Or peraphs someone there, could give me an example,
written out on an excel microsoft.
Other thing, what would my whole capital would be?
How much are the taxes on a bussines caffe,
and how much is the permit?
can please someone would kindly give an information on this, i would just like to research over this , before i decide on the bussines.
Gud morning GMT, Next month we’re going to open internet shop business here in our subdivision. I just want to know your opinion about our location. It’s along main street and there are some other internet shop(4) servicing in that area. Pero sa dami ng gamers ung ibang internet shop punong puno, minsan may mga nakatayo pa. siguro waiting for their time. Is it ok kung magtatayo pa ko ng shop don sa area na un?
Hoping for your reply soon. Please.
i am always back at paying the shop rent and internet bills and generator.
send me some advices. my children sit at the shop and i work in an office away from my club.
hello,
kelangan po bng magbayad ng monthly tax sa gnitong business?or tuwing mg rerenew lng ng business permit annualy?halimbawa hindi po rent.
kindly advise.
also, meron po akong dsl biz…ang prob ko is pg gabi nawawala yung connection yung modem po is ng bblink yung light ng power.ina-assume ko na dahil sa power supply.makakatulong po ba pg nilagyan ko ng UPS yong modem???
i owned internet cafe with 15 seats only with printing both colored and black and white, fax and i sell chichiryas, softdrinks, coffee (brewed, cappuccino and ordinary 3 in 1 nescafe) i have 2 attendant, 1 for the day and 1 for the night and i have a stay-in (boy) for cleaning the cafe.. now, my question is… magkano dapat sallary ng dalawang attendant? with-out food yan.. stay-in sila lahat..
eRick I tell you what to do ok? I can tell ryanx to work in your internet cafe for free. Just give ryanx softdrinks and chichiryas. He likes to eat. I tell him ok? You and ryanx be friends ok? He is nice and handsome. He help you in your internet cafe ok?