It is strange - an idea pops into your head and then you keep tripping over the same idea for days. On a rare trip to a big supermarket today I was struck by the number of little sweet vending machines near the tills and in-store cafe. They were the type where you turn a lever to open the door and a given amount of sweets falls into the cage. It was so tempting, I started to wonder what is the startup cost for a business like this? One of the biggest suppliers is a company called multivend and they have tailored the products to make this suitable home business for people like me. Have a look at their site, you will see the machines can be purchased very cheaply.