A kiosk is a little booth where a vendor can sell products of services. Since LT often stands for "light", an LT kiosk may be a lightweight, portable kiosk that can be used for a variety of commercial purposes. A typical kiosk will be manned by one or two people (at the most), and it will contain just the bare necessities for doing business (such as a cash register, computer, product inventory, packaging, etc.)
Kiosks In Popular Culture
• An amusing example of a kiosk in pop culture is the frozen banana stand manned by the cast of the TV series, Arrested Development. The madcap characters, who were from a wealthy family who'd run into financial difficulties, used to create and sell frozen bananas from the little yellow hut.
Kiosks Are Economical
• A kiosk is an economical way of doing business - after all, it's the sort of structure even a start up entrepreneur can own outright, or rent easily. However, you can't just set up a kiosk anywhere; you need permission from municipal government before you can start running a business and making money from your kiosk. If you're selling food products from a kiosk, you'll need to get certified as a safe vendor for selling food, which usually means you'll have to take a course and pass an exam. Your kiosk may also be subject to inspections by government officials.
The best kiosks will provide a service fast; people come to kiosks because they want instant service that is top-notch. Whether they are buying tickets, food, drinks, or mini-donuts, they don't come to a kiosk for the ambiance. Like a fast food restaurant, a kiosk is there to serve a need without any fuss or fanfare. While a kiosk may always be fun or have a novelty factor, it must also be a proper place of business.
Kiosks In Popular Culture
• An amusing example of a kiosk in pop culture is the frozen banana stand manned by the cast of the TV series, Arrested Development. The madcap characters, who were from a wealthy family who'd run into financial difficulties, used to create and sell frozen bananas from the little yellow hut.
Kiosks Are Economical
• A kiosk is an economical way of doing business - after all, it's the sort of structure even a start up entrepreneur can own outright, or rent easily. However, you can't just set up a kiosk anywhere; you need permission from municipal government before you can start running a business and making money from your kiosk. If you're selling food products from a kiosk, you'll need to get certified as a safe vendor for selling food, which usually means you'll have to take a course and pass an exam. Your kiosk may also be subject to inspections by government officials.
The best kiosks will provide a service fast; people come to kiosks because they want instant service that is top-notch. Whether they are buying tickets, food, drinks, or mini-donuts, they don't come to a kiosk for the ambiance. Like a fast food restaurant, a kiosk is there to serve a need without any fuss or fanfare. While a kiosk may always be fun or have a novelty factor, it must also be a proper place of business.
