The number of prepaid cellphone card users add up to more than a million and that number grows each day.  The Philippines, dubbed as a “texting country” is a prime area to start a cellphone loading station.

To start, you can contact Globe Telecom and Smart Communications to ask for the wholesaler or authorized dealer in your area where you can apply.  Once you are approved, invest in an old, second hand mobile unit for each telecommunications company.  A commission of about 14%  can be expected from these companies.  For your cellphone investment, you can scour Greenhills or a nearby mall for current prices.  You can also check the classified ads for bargain deals.  A re-conditioned phone sells a little over a thousand depending on the model.

The best way to get regular customers is to ask your family and friends to get their load from you.  This assures you of a regular stream of customers as your objective is to build a wider and loyal customer base.  Your profit will be dependent on your sales, so do more to advertise your products.  You can also post a sign outside your house to create sub-agents to expand your network and also get a stream 0f future regular customers.