There are two different ways to secure locations for your machines. You can gain a location by offering the business owner a monthly commission based on the revenue the machine produces. This is the way to go when you are dealing with larger equipment that takes up a considerable amount of their space and usually requires an electric or water supply on their behalf. It is best to start out offering a 10% commission and not anything over 25%. You must make it clear that the commission is based on net income as opposed to gross income. If you have smaller equipment such as a bulk candy machine, you do not want to mess with commissions at all. It is too much of a hassle as you have to meet with a manager every time you service the machine, determine the amount, and give up a lot of your income. In these cases, it is better to sponsor a charity. Most businesses are more apt to allow your placement when they know it is going to a good cause. Many business owners appreciate the value in supporting charitable causes and would rather do that than receive money from you. This is also much more hassle free for you and much more cost effective as most charities will ask for one dollar per machine every month from you. It is best to find a local charity in your area as many businesses like to give support in their local community.
 
Their are many beneficial and legitimate national charities to choose from as well such as:
 
www.carolinahairfoundation.org
This is a fantastic charity that provides hair for cancer patients throughout their recovery. They accept credit cards and donations as small as $1.00 a month! CHF will ship their stickers for your machines priority so they are there when our locator is there.
 
www.children-cancer.com
Helping children with cancer!

www.makeawish.org
Granting the wishes for children with life threatening illnesses.
 
www.childsearch.org
Every eighteen seconds a child disappears.
 
www.missingkids.com
Was established in 1984.
 
www.vca.org (Vanished Children's Alliance)
The Vanished Children's Alliance is the oldest and second largest missing children's organization in the United States, and has been providing for the prevention, location, recovery and reunification of missing and abducted children since 1980
 
www.lungusa.org
Improving life one breath at a time.
 
www.helpforwomen.org
Providing a safe haven for abused women with children in crisis nationwide through the Good Samaritan Crisis Motel Network.
 
The Shriners
http://www.shrinershq.org/
The Shriners of North America are dedicated to fun and fellowship...but with a serious purpose.