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Things That Should Be on Every Gas Station Owner’s New Year Resolution List
2021 should be the year your gas station business finally invests in EMV compliance—if it hasn’t already. This refers to upgrading your point-of-sale equipment to facilitate EMV technology and support credit card transactions right at the fuel machine. This will make your transactions easier, risk-free, safer, and more transparent.
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Gas Pump Sanitation – A Guide
A Brief Outlook: The Future of Convenience Stores
Over the past few years, convenience stores have evolved from “one-stop-shops for buying snacks and drink for a road trip” to small retail businesses that stock a wide variety of everyday products. However, it has led to an increase in competition as the market is flooded with more players. Therefore, modern c-stores need to provide excellent customer experience and value-added services to survive the hyper-competitive niche.
Continue readingGas Station Canopy Lighting: Here’s All You Need to Know
The lighting of your gas station can play a substantial role in attracting more customers and retaining them. No one likes to visit a poorly lit gas station, especially at night, mainly due to security purposes. The good news is that you can prevent that from happening and illuminate your gas station by making a few upgrades.
Continue readingUnderstanding the Importance of Fuel Pump Maintenance
Most people in the US are dependent on their cars for getting around, which makes the gas station business a lucrative choice. However, surviving and thriving in this 112 billion USD industry is easier said than done, as gas station owners face many issues in day-to-day operations.
Continue readingChecklist to Help You Manage Underground Storage Tanks
Over the years, underground storage tank (UST) leaks and spills accidents at gas stations have led to environmental damage to soil and groundwater, while also necessitating costly cleanups.
Continue readingEMV Adoption is Gaining Traction: Are You Prepared?
If we had a nickel for every time we highlighted the importance of EMV adoption for gas stations; we’d save enough money to fund a complete EMV-enabled POS and fuel station system. Perhaps that’s an exaggeration, but what’s accurate and correct is that the EMV deadline is looming as we’re a month shy from entering 2021.
Continue readingHow to Clean and Sanitize Automatic Tank Gauges at Your Gas Station?
In the past few months, we witnessed companies and firms operating in every industry vertical adapt and change their practices due to the global pandemic. Gas stations and convenience stores are among the businesses that have played a critical role in helping people move around and get supplies amidst the lockdown and social distancing.
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