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1. When refilling a new gas cylinder bottle, slow flow of gas is a usual thing. Not to worry thou, this is usually caused due to the high pressure or compressed air in the gas cylinder. This follows gas obstruction during a refill, and a static scale reading. To fix this, remove the refilling nozzle, purge out some air with an object, this allow space and expansion area for gas to pass through and properly enter the gas cylinder. Reconnect the refilling nozzle, then restart again. Slow flow of gas to gas cylinder is caused by TRAPPED air inside the cylinder bottle. Purging the air is the best way. Air inside of the gas cylinder must be eliminated. It should have some free expansion area for enabling gas inside of the cylinder.
2. Using a digital scale. Best scale to have for local LPG retail shops is a digital scale. A digital scale that comes with double screen dashboard, easy to read and understand. It helps you know the level of LPG being fuelled. It also helps you to determine the empty weight of gas cylinders, and prevent unnecessary issues caused by refilling, customers who may complain of cheating or incomplete refills. To use the scale, disconnect the regulator from the cylinder bottle head, then place it on the digital scale, making sure it doesn't rest on any other objects. Place on a plain level, flat surface. The digital scale wil read the total weight of the gas cylinder bottle, including the gas remaining amount inside. To refill a gas cylinder bottle, fix in the refilling nozzle gun to the gas cylinder valve, with the gas cylinder still on the scale. After then, push the TARE button on the control panel. Open the refilling nozzle tap, then start refilling. Note, do not tare weight gas cylinder bottles before inserting refilling nozzle gun, it should be done after.
3. Home service delivery is compulsory. You should not just wait for customers to come over to you. You can offer home delivery service, with extra (less) charges. Gas cylinder bottles, especially if it is the 50kg tanks, are heavier when fully refilled, and some customers do come over from long distance. Offering home delivery service system is one way to keep your customers and beat local competitors.
4. Business cards can have your number, name and other important info printed on them. Including office/business address and email address. This helps customers to easily reach you in case of any further assistance, enquires and services.
5. Sell other LPG equipments and accessories. Such as regulators, bras valves, burners and cooktop, adapters, tapes, rubber tubes, hose and many more. Obtain ISI/BIS mark of approved quality from authorized distributors only. This extra business venture will help customers shop more. You don't want your customers going other gas shops to get these stuff.
5. Offer repair services. You can offer services such as cylinder repairs, brass valve fixing, hose connection, burner setup and many more. Restoration of damaged or partial rusty gas cylinder bottles. It may also includes destruction of damaged gas bottles, repainting, refurbished, amendment and other gas cylinder service. You can have a shop that specialize in repairs and maintenance, fixing something torn or broken to work again. Employ a service man or repairman, skilled persons, whose job is to repair LPG equipments.
6. Reach out to food vendors, or other retailers; more people who may want to buy then sell. Having large buyer market helps in profit making and networking.
7. Deploy various means of payments for your business, such as cash machine, POS, web service payments, mobile money apps, scan codes and so on. This helps ease payment transaction and allow customers make payments at a go.
8. Socal interaction. The quality of being social can go a long way helping your business grow, allowing you to learn more about the scope of the LPG gas business. Do not repel yourself from social gathering of people for social purposes and networking. An informal community meeting or cooperative societies. Join these programs that can expose you to more opportunities.
9. When you are just starting out, consider selling at cheaper prices, that also depends on your LPG supplier. If it suits you, based on the profit margin, you can do that. With time, you increase the price to current market tag. Before then, you should have already grabbed enough customers over to your business side.
Are you considering venturing into the LPG gas plant business or already running one? Don't let unexpected losses derail your success. GET YOUR COPY NOW!!!👇 👇
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