Gas station owners across Canada are preparing for the temporary GST/HST holiday announced by the federal government. This measure aimed at alleviating affordability pressures in a post-COVID economy for Canadians during the holiday season. Starting December 14, 2024, and running until February 15, 2025, the tax holiday break will entirely
For Canadian First Nations customers, fuel tax exemptions are a fundamental entitlement provided by the government and facilitated by businesses. However, requiring in-store visits to process these exemptions can create bottlenecks that slow down operations at First Nations gas stations. As Canada’s leading processor of First Nations tax exemptions, Wiz-Tec
Since most gas station employees are hourly workers, often juggling rotating shifts or working at multiple locations, building strong lasting relationships can be more difficult than with salaried staff. Additionally, high employee turnover in the gas station industry leads to significant costs for owners due to the need to train
This Labor Day weekend, expect more traffic than usual, but how to make the most out of it? Boost your gas station’s sales and stand out from the competition with these creative ideas! #1 Host a Community Event Provide a sense of community within your customer base by hosting local
Image is very important for a successful business. With all the competition in the service station market, it is what will set your operation apart from the others. Branding and marketing are not limited to ads and billboards anymore; they are a part of your business that you have to
First Nations individuals living on-reserve are entitled to receive tax exemptions on their fuel and tobacco purchases. This is protected under section 87 of the Indian Act. Please note that the term “Indian” is used throughout this guide because it has legal meaning under the Indian Act under which the
When it comes to service stations, the bulk of profit comes from sundry sales. Fuel sales usually have thin and static margins. That’s why using a layout that will contribute to more purchases from customers is a must. The layout of your store will be very dependent on its size
You’ve probably noticed that customers in certain age brackets tend to buy different things. They also use services differently from other age groups. People behave differently all the time but there are trends you can pick up on. This is especially true when it comes to generational targeting. This will
In-store point of sale systems generally require some standard hardware so you can easily take care of all transactions. Countertop pinpads are one of those pieces of hardware that sometimes need to be integrated. Even if you have a business with mostly contactless unattended pay points, it is generally required
The POS that you choose has to fit with your business needs. Cloud based and on-premise POS systems both have their merits. However, one should consider actual needs before jumping on the trendy new point of sale system. Some features may not work with the requirements of your business, and