Coin Operated Group

I've been to 24 pubs since they were allowed to reopen. 18 have the machines where the public can access them either where they were previously or relocated to take account of one way foot traffic. The only ones which haven't got them on display were happy to keep them hidden away until more easing...

Hi All How is everyone doing? Has anyone tried siting or servicing towers? What reactions have you been getting. Like you, I am keen as mustard to get going. I thought I would test the water today with one of my customers to see if businesses are receptive to accepting towers into their premises and...

Haha Richard, my spells are working I see ... that's a blast from the past! x

Hi Andy, Based on what has been reported I would say it's not looking good for vending machines in pubs until they fully open and people are mingling again which may not happen for a long, long while. When businesses start to re-open, my opinion would be to focus on the non pub trade and go to the s...

Good old Rishi sorted us out. Me and the Mrs both self employed. Both no income at the mo. 3 months holiday paid by the government Nice one Andy :D I'm in the same boat and very happy he has looked after us self-employed, it was only fair to treat us the same as employed staff, many of whom are emp...

As at today's date, there is very little for the self employed, but my gut feel is that has to change to mirror what has been offered to staff. The £10k grant is only applicable to those in premises with rateable value and you have to apply to your local authority. Self employed will gain access to ...

Hi All I have had many customers contact me in the last day or so asking if I knew if the self employed/sole traders are going to be offered any monetary help during this crisis. It looks like in today’s Government announcements that there will be grants available to small businesses of £10k. It is ...

We are all going to be facing challenging times. I have had a customer this morning say that the first two sites he visited they have asked for removal and these were well established top earners for him. No one could have planned for this and there is no knowing how people and businesses are going ...

.... But does depend how saturated your area is! Spot on regarding saturation in some areas. Having worked with 100's of operators over the years, some areas are so saturated that I have had to close the area down due to no sites available that are worthwhile. It is very frustrating for both sides....

Morning Joe There is some good advice here. If your funds are limited just buy one tower at a time and see how it is for you. Ebay is a good place to look out for 2nd hand equipment or have a shout out here to see if anyone has an odd tower they want to sell you. Spend some time getting to know the ...