With Just 50K you can start a cyber business in Kenya. There are multiple sources of income that come from operating a cyber minimal computer knowledge is required as long as you are computer literate.
The Secret to Growing Your Cyber Cafe against All Odds
The secret to succeeding in this business lies in diversification. Gone are the days when customers seeking internet services were the backbone of cyber cafe firms. Consider adding a wide host of services to your cyber in order to attract many walk-in customers. Some examples of these add-on businesses include:
Mobile money agency outlet (M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Equity,KCB and Cooperative Bank agencies don’t disappoint). Video games outlet Typing and proof-reading services Instant passport photo taking and printing services Printing images from clients mobile phones and memory cards Photocopy services Snacks and soft-drinks Graphic design and printing of promotional materials IT services Computer training services (particularly in the rural areas) In addition, you can venture into online business. For example you can run your eCommerce store using your cyber cafe as your physical address.
How Much To Invest
Although you can start a cyber cafe with much less, a bare minimum budget of Ksh100,000 is highly recommended.
How Much To Expect
A well run cyber cafe with at least 4 computers and an added service like M-pesa, graphic design, web-design, eCommerce, photocopy services etc can rake in up to Ksh750,000 per year.
Final Word
So forget about the myth that cyber cafes “don’t make money nowadays”. The secret to succeeding in any business lies in innovation. Are you ready?