Automatic Merchandiser

JAN-FEB 2014

Automatic Merchandiser serves the business management, marketing, technology and product information needs of its readers including vending operators, coffee service operators, product brokers, and product and equipment distributors in print.

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F E A T U R E S 14 ▶ Top fve tax mistakes that small business owners make The best way to avoid taxophobia is to keep good records of expenses and correctly label employees. 18 ▶ Little things make a big impact Tips to better business from a vending industry veteran, in two parts. 28 ▶ Are you paying your drivers correctly? If the vending vehicle is less than 10,000 pounds, operators could be in violation when they don't pay overtime to drivers and vehicle service technicians. Contents FEBRUARY 2014 V O L U M E 5 6 , N U M B E R 1 Facebook/VendingMarket @VendingMagazine http://linkd.in/VendingMarketWatch 20 20 ▶ 21st Century Frame of Mind One grandson's effort to improve consumer experience while keeping family tradition alive in this two-route Minnesota operation S U C C E S S S T O R Y D E P A R T M E N T S 4 ▶ Editor's Note Vision, dedication and know- how drives the success of many entrepreneurs. 6 ▶ Publisher's Note We've revamped our Website to better serve you. 8 ▶ VendingMarketWatch News 12 ▶ OCS Update Continually decreasing coffee prices mean that operators can offer higher- quality coffee for less. 16 ▶ Products 24 ▶ NAMA Insight Preparing and executing a facility tour is a great way to get involved in issues that affect the industry. 30 ▶ Spotlight 31 ▶ Marketplace 34 ▶ Route Driver Mike Edwards, Greensboro Vending & Coffee, Greensboro, N.C. BONUS CONTENT on VendingMarketWatch.com ▶ EPISODE 16 First Steps To Selling The Micro Market Concept www.vendingmarketwatch.com/11271880 All Star Vending & Coffee Service is updating its service, including partnering on a Marley Coffee Kiosk in Blaine, Minn. February 2014 VendingMarketWatch.com Automatic Merchandiser 3 autm_2-3_0214TOC_F.indd 3 2/4/14 8:05 AM

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