Part 1 Quiz
What kind of information must be covered in your business plan?
Not quite! If you decide to sell cigarettes or alcohol, you will need a permit. Still, you don't have to sell either and if you do have the permit, it doesn't need to be included in the business plan. Try again...
Absolutely! Your business plan should cover the advantages and drawbacks of opening your gas station in a specific location. You'll also want to include information on your potential competition in the area. Read on for another quiz question.
Not exactly! It's very important to have comprehensive insurance in order to open a gas station, as there are many things you want to be prepared for. Still, you don't necessarily need to include this in the business plan. Choose another answer!
Nope! Your business plan will help you to get initial funding, so it's a good idea to do your research and find prices that can work for your business. If a local supplier is efficient and inexpensive, that's fine, but you have choices to consider. Choose another answer!
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If you are purchasing an existing gas station, the most important thing you should do is:
Not quite! You want to make sure that your gas station is in a convenient and accessible location regardless of whether it was previously a gas station or not. There are specific things to consider for existing gas stations. Pick another answer!
Not exactly! A modeler will help you to determine if a location is effective and convenient to serve as a gas station. If you already have your location, you won't need a modeler. Click on another answer to find the right one...
Correct! If you are reopening an existing gas station, it's important to check and make sure that the location isn't tied to a pre-existing supplier, as some places have laws that will bind you to an earlier agreement. Read on for another quiz question.
Try again! Regardless of whether you're finding a plot of land or a pre-existing gas station, you want to make sure that there isn't any construction or road work planned for the near future that will impact your business. Pick another answer!
Not necessarily! If you already know the location of your gas station, then it's too late to pick the more efficient side of the highway. Still, if you're in the process of picking a good spot, it's important to consider the flow of traffic. Guess again!
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When it comes to obtaining a gas station loan, you will need to provide information on everything EXCEPT:
Nope! Since loans deal directly with finances, the bank or supplier will want to familiarize themselves with your taxes to ensure you are a reliable candidate. Try another answer...
Try again! If you've decided to take the franchising route then you're going to need to provide information on the franchise agreement. Click on another answer to find the right one...
Not quite! Showing you have official agreements with suppliers for gas, coffee, and snacks shows you are properly developing your business. It might make it easier to land that loan! Pick another answer!
That's right! While getting a loan does require collateral, you don't need to bring that information yourself. If the bank wants to go through, they'll determine the value of your collateral. Read on for another quiz question.
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What should you do for your business every day?
Not necessarily! Gas stations do have some potential hazards and it's a good idea for your employees to have training in case there is a fire or another emergency. Still, you don't need to run safety checks every day. Click on another answer to find the right one...
That's right! Keeping a complete inventory is one of the best ways to keep your books and ensuring you stocks are always full, so do your best to run cash and inventory runs every day. You won't want to lose customers by placing a delivery order too late. Read on for another quiz question.
Not quite! Of course, when you first hire someone new, you want to make sure they're doing a good job. Still, unless you're worried about the employees or the gas station, you don't need to watch them all the time. You should strive to only hire trustworthy employees. Click on another answer to find the right one...
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