INTERNET CAFE FEASIBIBILITY STUDY

B.S (HONS) I. T (MOR) 1ST SEMASTER KHADAM HUSSAIN(1041) UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION LAHORE (OKARA CAMPUS) INTERNET CAFE FEASIBILITY STUDY

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1As the popularity of using computers for everything continues to increase, people without their own computers, business travelers and those on vacations need to use computers more and more. An Internet caf may be a great solution for you to combine your passions and turn your skills into earning money in an enjoyable and profitable way.

How to Set up an Internet Cafe

2Universty of education (okara)Formulate an idea of how you want to run your Internet caf and write it down, the different amenities and services you want to offer AREA Research the feasibility of your plan in the area you wish to open your caf.Look specifically at the demand for an Internet caf and competitors Internet in the area and estimate how much money you will require as an initial investment.

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Find a suitable location for your venture which is likely to attract stable as well as casual customers.Locating near a school may attract younger customers or locate near other cafs or small shops to catch pedestrians in the area.

LOCATION

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Create a comprehensive business plan.Enumerate every detail for your Internet caf from computers that you will need to purchase to the type of atmosphere you want to create to long-term operational costs. Incorporate the results from your previous marketBUSINESSS PLAN

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5 Obtain permitsCheck with your local municipality for the types of permits required. Get a legal adviser if you don't know how to fill out the forms - better to pay small costs up front and have peace of mind than to have expensive complications down the track.

PERMIT LETTER

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Design the layout to fit the space, and if possible, use a professional designer.

DESIGN

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Work with the designer so that they understand the special requirements of an Internet caf such as and beverage preparation and consumption of damaging computer equipment. Include an electrician in the design process to ensure that the infrastructure will be able to handle the load of all the electronic devices in your caf.

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8 Purchase all the necessary equipment according to your plan such as computers, network cable, routers, printers, crimping tools and RJ-45 jacks. Purchase any food and beverage preparation items if you are including amenities such as plates, cups, microwaves and ovens.

EQUIMPENTS

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9 Choose an Internet service provider (ISP) for your cafs Internet connection which will most likely need a higher grade, more robust connection than a normal household set up.Negotiate with the ISP as they may offer special deals for businesses, especially Internet cafs. (You also might want to determine if you need a "static IP" address for possible LAN services and or programs.)

ISP

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10 your Internet caf which includes all the construction and renovations, electrical work, network setup, computer and software installation, and security system set SET UP

11Universty of education (okara)11 Hire and train any employees you will need.Not only should they be technically savvy, but also friendly and easy to work with.

TRAIN EMLOYERS

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Promote your Internet caf in the neighborhood through fliers, advertisements in newspapers, word of mouth and any other marketing strategies to target your audience.

ADVARTISMENT

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AREA: this caf cover area (18)(12) and having five customer cabin and each cabin are in (3)(4)FASFASILITIES: printer, scaner , dualcore systems ,high speed internet (4mb), Genrator and good envirment(ac)14Universty of education (okaraEXAMPALE CHUDRY INTERNET CAFE PATTOKI

Area cost per month: 5000 / 7000 Approximate Setting & designing cost : 100000 / 150000 or more 5 to 8 Computers & Networking cost: 90000 / 120000 or more ISP connection per month bill : 5000 Facilities(Generator , printer , Scanner etc ) cost: 80000/100000 Electricity & tax cost per year: 70000 /100000

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EXPENDITURES COSThttp://www.wikihow.com/Special:GoogSearch?cx=008953293426798287586%3Amr-gwotjmbs&cof=FORID%3A10&ie=UTF-8&q=how+to+set+an+internet+cafe&siteurl=www.wikihow.com%2FMain-PageBy self information and knowledgeREFERANCE16Universty of education (okara)