How to start a gas station in the US?
113522
best bet would be to buy an existing one. the big oil companies don't want independent owners anymore so you would have problems starting a name brand station.\n\nenvironmental issues regarding storage tanks, etc. are also a big hurdle in many areas.
1946
Call a friend with a car, buy them some gas, and go drive somewhere.  Like Walmart or the mall.
104158
This depends upon the location.  A local city board or Streets department is the place to start.
42686
yes and no\n\nyes because gas is necessity at this point, if you have the money then why not try it.\nBut you have to consider a lot of things; 1st gas stations has high level of competition, you must have a good location for a good profit; 2nd return of investment too slow, maybe it will take you 3 to 5 years to earn good; 3rd oil has unstable supply thats why oil prices gets high; 4th it has high overhead expense, so you will be needing a lot of money to support your expenses.
35440
By starting now.\n\nhttp://forums.losangeles.craigslist.org/?act=Q&ID=39254524
329902
Do what they successfully do in some other countries - boycot the big oil companies one at a time - if NOBODY in the US bought gas from Exxon for a specified  time you can bet your bottom dollar they'd reduce the price at the pumps!  Then go on with Chevron or whoever is the chosen one - main thing - target them one or two at a time! They don't care about the US or its citizens - they're in it for the megabucks!  And if they can't get megabucks, they'll take whatever bucks they can get!
257396
You want to buy a gas station?  Call Shell and ask for the franchise dept.
425897
You can drive to a grocery store and buy beer.  That doesn't mean you should open one on the way home.\n\nMost gas stations these days are just grocery stores with pumps.
516311
you own a gas station.
77220
Get a business license then make sure the lot is zoned for commercial use.  Put up signs that show rates.  Get a gate attendant or a gate system.\n\nThat's just what I would do.  There probably are a lot more technical issues.
410132
You can start small and expand:\n\nbe a courier on foot in a compressed urban area\nbe a bike messenger / courier in an urban area\n\nOR you could get on the Small Business Administrations website and check out how to do a business plan.  Once you've done the research and have a plan outlined for what you want to put together, the SBA will often help you locate investors or loan institutions that can fund your business.  Your local SBA office will also help you put together the business plan.\n\nhttp://www.sba.gov/
1132000
Sounds like a plan! need some fuel $$$????
337234
The answer to most of the US's problems is our dependency on oil.  Not only for automotive fuel but also for energy generation and heating.  We need to find cheaper and more efficient ways to handle these issues and soon.
1153659
Yes, and maybe in a couple years you own a gas station
1059113
Start by learning more about the business.  One paper I strongly recommend that you read are the following US Bureau of Custom's papers \n\n"Importing into the United States: A Practical Guide for Commercial Importers" http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/toolbox/publications/trade/iius.ctt/iius.doc\nHow Cargo Flows Securely into the US http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/cargo_summary/cargo_flow_map.ctt/cargo_flow_map.pdf\nUS Import Requirements http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/toolbox/publications/trade/usimportrequirements.ctt/usimportrequirements.doc\n\nHere are some steps to help you get started on an import and export business:\n\n1. Select your product - the more you know about your products, the better you can run your import/export operations. Start with what you know, but be open to opportunities you see as you go along.\n\n2. Research, research and research. If you are based in the US and wants to start an import/export business here, then you need to learn all customs laws, trading restrictions and quotas, international trade data, and more. Find out where you can find good information about the products you plan to trade.\n\n3. Identify potential contacts. From your list of products, identify the countries that supply those products. Then find the producers of your target products in those countries. \n\nI recommend reading the following:\n\nStarting a Home-Based Exporting Business \nhttp://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol8/exporting.htm\nLaying the Foundations of Your Home Based International Trading Business\nhttp://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol21/trading.htm\nHow to Start an Import/Export Business http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/0,4621,290657,00.html\nCMTAC Trade Information Database http://latrade.cmtac.org/trade_info/index.cfm\nDon'ts of Importing \nhttp://www.gattiassociates.com/CM/Articles/Articles1277.asp\nFlowchart of the export process http://www.export.gov/exportbasics/index.asp\nGoing Global http://www.going-global.com/articles/\n\nThese trade association websites also have loads of information on how to start an export import business:\n\nFederation of International Trade Association http://fita.org/index.html\nProfessional Association of Exporters and Importers http://www.paei.org/\n\nYou may also want to check out the following books:\n\n- Import/Export: How to Get Started in International Trade \n- Exporting, Importing, and Beyond : How to 'Go Global' With Your Small Business \n- Selling to the World: Your Fast and Easy Guide to Exporting and Importing \n- Start and Run a Profitable Exporting Business \n- Start Your Own Import/Export Business
207784
I have a distribution center in Texas where you can send everything and from there it can be delivered to your customers. If your volume is high I can open a new Distribution Center in California.
641190
Create your own job! Get a lawn mower, some gasoline and ask folks in the area if they'd need their grass cut. Charge them a fair price....if you think it'll only take you an hour....then charge them like $20.00...or so....do a good job and they may want you to come back the follwoing week. Get enough folks and you'll be able to make yourself some money.