How do i start this business???

Question

I was wanting to know some info on how i might retrieve some info on how to start a gas station and how i might find laws on them. Basicly i wanted some info on the state and federal requirenments. And also how to run it or maybe education... thanks


p.s. anything helps

Answer 1

First, I would be able to suggest web sites for you, if you had mentioned which state you are in.

Well for starters, you need to take a business management and starting class. Trust me, it works. If you don't want to, just get some book on business starting and look through the Internet.

Next step, business plan, mission statement, and two years of projected sales.

Then you need to start with your name. Think of the name you want for your gas station. Then check a fictitious name web site to see if the name is already taken, you only have to search your county. If it's not in use, and you still want it, then put a 4 week fictitious name ad in a local paper. Once the ad has ran, then you can start your business. Also check a county and state web site for licenses and requirements that are needed.

Next step, pick a location. Keep in mind, you'll most likely have to build your gas station from scratch. Also keep in mind location! Picking a bad location could ruin your business.

Next step, find suppliers.

Next step, marketing. You'll need to market your gas station.

After all of that, then you open. It would take about 6 months to a year from start to opening.

Answer 2

I advocate you learn "Skip College: Go Into Business for Yourself." It's an e-book, and the hyperlink is connected. There are plenty of examples given, and methods to hold it practical. You are without doubt historical adequate to begin your possess industry, however you obviously desire a plan. You additionally ought to discover whatever you are passionate approximately - you can be much more likely to revel in it, and much more likely to make a well residing. Also, don't forget that you can certainly not pass mistaken serving to different folks make THEIR goals come real.

Answer 3

I suggest not going into the gas station business....gas stations gross profit margins are slim....and with the oil and natural gas business....you have to have large amounts of volume to achieve slim margins (like 1% if your lucky).

Answer 4

Research and purchase an existing station or buy a franchise.