{"product_id":"how-to-start-run-and-grow-a-successful-gas-station-business-a-complete-guide-to-gas-station-business-a-to-z-9781515393528","title":"How to Start, Run and Grow a Successful Gas Station Business: A Complete Guide to Gas Station Business A to Z","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Start, Run and Grow a Successful Gas Station Business: A Complete Guide to the Gas Station Business from A to Z\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNewly Revised 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy a book about starting a gas station business? Well, gas stations are in every street corner, they are a dime a dozen, but why are there so many of them?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince the economic meltdown of 2008, we not only witnessed the collapse of the housing market, but also the wave of small businesses that closed their doors forever. Look at your city, and I am sure you will find empty homes alongside many local businesses such as restaurants, gift shops, and clothing stores standing there with empty windows and a \"For Sale\" sign in the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow many gas stations or convenience stores closed during the same time period? Probably none. Instead, you may have noticed there are new stations constantly being built.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy is that? The answer is simple: it is a recession proof business. Whether you have a job or not, or have a house or not; you still need gasoline for your car, milk for the kids, or need to make a quick run for cigarettes, beer, and soft drinks. Your corner gas station is filled with all of our daily life necessities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow that we have established that a gas station is a good recession proof business to get into, the question is how do we get into one on a limited budget and once we do get into it, how can we stand out in this crowded market and be unique.?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere, in this book, I'll bring you all the answers along with the best information possible to help you start, run, and grow a successful gas station\/convenience store business. Whether you're just starting out or you're a veteran in the gas station business, I am going to show you some new and innovative ways to get you to the next level and stand out from the crowd.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a 20-plus-year veteran of the gas station business, I am always trying new and innovative methods to increase sales and profitability. Technology and marketing strategies are changing every day, and the \"old school\" methods are not working anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this book I outline and explain, in depth, the following points: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to choose the right business location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShould you buy or lease a gas station business\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to effectively conduct due diligence on any business\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to get bank financing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to close a deal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat and how to set up a corporation and obtain all required licensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to market your store and increase sales and ultimately profitability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to hire, train, and manage employees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to have an inventory management system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to do bookkeeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to handle loss prevention\/theft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA full business plan in included in this book along with a link where you can download a fully workable business plan that you can modify to fit your needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter reading this book, if you still have need for more information, I would suggest you check out my \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGas Station Business 101 Podcast on iTunes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is free to subscribe and you can listen to it anywhere. Through this podcast, you'll stay up-to-date on everything that is going on in this industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBranding, business plans, business loans, innovative marketing strategies, theft control, bookkeeping, regulations, pricing - you name it - it's here for you \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can also check out my blog at\u003cem\u003e GasStationBusiness101.com\u003c\/em\u003e and let me show you the way to becoming successful in this profitable niche business.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this second edition, we addressed a few errors and typos, we also updated some data, as well as some charts and graphs that are now much easier to read.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShabbir Hossain has been in the gas station and convenience store business for more than twenty years. He graduated in 1994 with a Bachelor's degree in International Marketing from University of South Alabama. He started his first gas station business in Tampa, Florida. Since then, he has bought, owned, leased and or sold more than 25 stores. In this ongoing journey of 20 years, he has learned many valuable lessons that he implemented and improved the process of running his business. According to him, gas station business is exciting, challenging and very rewarding. He is very passionate about his business and always testing different ways and methods to improve his business and profit margin. 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