How to Start an Internet Cafe Business in the Philippines
Posted on June 22nd, 2009
The use of internet is very beneficial to everybody. All we need is a computer and internet connection. But because not every has their own computer and internet connection, that’s why ample of internet cafe business are found almost everywhere. Cyber café, Net café, Web café, or PC café are some of the names used for this type of business which basically offers computer rentals with internet connection.
Anybody who wants to start an internet café business can do so provided you have the budget for this. Basic expenses will include PCs which prices differ depending on the brand and the capacity. Depending on the budget available you may start the business with at least 5 computers. Location of the business to be put should be considered as well as the targeted clientele. You may actually set it up in your home or you may rent a place. Another expense will be for the service provider of the internet connection. Ventilation for the comfort of those who will rent as well as to prevent damage of the computers should also have allowance on the budget. And of course promotional items for the shop such as signage and stickers should be taken into consideration.

Rental on the internet usually ranges from 15-30 pesos per hour. This will help determine how much income you will have in a month together with the numbers of clients renting the computers. If each computer averages 8 hours a day, multiply it with the numbers of computer you have, then multiply to the number of days you have operated in a month. That will be your gross income. After deducting all the expenses, your income is now determined. This is the basic process of how an internet café works, but of course, modifications may and should be done to have a better income.
