Saturday, March 22, 2008

How do I open a gas station? -

There s a great spot for a gas station not far from my house and I m thinking I d really like to open one. Here s the deal: I m 18, know nothing of business (nothing significant anyway) and I m pretty driven.So, where do I even start with this idea?Thanks!

You start with the city, go to the planning department. You need to make sure the lot you are talking about is even zoned for a gas station. They may not allow it to be built there, the issues being the underground storage tanks, interrupting traffic flow and neighborhood noise.After that you will need to obtain funding, likely around a 500k, for construction. You will not qualify for this, but your parents can.

Find a mom and pop store that includes a gas station where the owners are running it. Dress very nicely and wander in. Start a conversation where you mention that you had a meeting that fell through and have nothing to do for several hours and are killing time.In the conversation, ask them about what it takes to own and run a gas station.A really, really good way to learn about the business, and get paid to learn, is to go work at a gas station like the kind you d like to own.Don t take jobs for money, take jobs for what you can learn.

no dont do it.....!that is a bad idea...with no skills or knowledge your setting yourself up for bank rupcy...dont do it...trust me

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