The Feasibility Study of Setting Up a Computer Shop in the Town of Pooc, City of Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines 4026

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

An internet café, or most commonly known as computer rental shop, is a place where one can use a computer with Internet access, most for a fee, usually per hour or minute. These types of establishments are very common in the country. Rental internet shops started out in the late 1990's as all shops a center in which computers are networked in order to play all games. Internet connection then was dial-up and relatively expensive therefore only a few shops offered internet service.

METHODS

This study aims to establish an Internet Café business. This study will be based on management, marketing, technically, socio-economic, and financial aspect of the business. Managers and owners will be covered as part of the respondents. They are students of different schools who are near the proposed location the schools that will be covered are Tarlac State University, College of the Holy Spirit Ecumenical Christian College and other internet users within the vicinity.

RESULTS

The potential and the size of the possible target market.

The location of the study where it will be accessible.

The marketing strategy, technical, and operational requisites needed in the business.

DISCUSSIONS

The capital requirement and financial feasibility of the proposed business venture.

The contribution of the computer shop to the community.