From Behind the Counter to a Multi-Site Network: How Ravi Kasturi Built a Growing Service Station Empire with Beacon
Ravi Kasturi is not your typical service station operator. Since launching his first site in 2020, Ravi has rapidly expanded […]
When to Hire Your First Site Manager (and How to Train Them)
As a service station owner, there comes a point where doing everything yourself becomes unsustainable. If you’re constantly covering shifts,
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Managing Cash Safely at Your Service Station
Cash handling remains a key part of service station operations, even with the rise of card and mobile payments. But
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How Environmental Non-Compliance Can Devalue Your Petrol Station
If you own a service station, environmental compliance is not just about ticking boxes. It is directly connected to the
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Tobacco Shops Avoid Immediate Shutdown After Raids
Six Hervey Bay businesses allegedly involved in the sale of illegal tobacco products are continuing to trade, despite Queensland Health
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BP Continues to Remove Illegally Parked Trucks and Unhitched Trailers from Sites
BP is stepping up its enforcement measures at truck stops, with the latest action targeting illegally parked vehicles and unhitched
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Man Wanted After Knife Assault in Adelaide Service Station
A police search is underway following a violent incident at a small grocery store in Adelaide’s northern suburbs on Saturday
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Preventing Trip Hazards: A Simple Step Towards Safer Sites
Slips, trips and falls are among the most common causes of injury in service stations. While often overlooked, these incidents
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Why Clear Job Descriptions Matter at Your Service Station
In a busy service station environment, it is easy to assume that staff will naturally know what to do. However,
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Investing in Security and Simplicity: How APW Wentworthville Has Benefited from VDMS
At APW Wentworthville, long-term thinking has paid off. For over ten years, owner Bill Morcos has relied on VDMS to
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Austrac Targets Illegal Tobacco Profits
Australia’s financial intelligence agency, Austrac, has been called in to assist with efforts to combat the illegal tobacco trade, which
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Illegal Cigarettes Seized in Major Queensland Raid
Millions of illicit cigarettes, vaping devices, and loose tobacco have been seized in one of the largest single operations targeting
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Service Station Arson Denied Bail
A Canberra man accused of attempting to set a gas bottle alight near a fuel pump has been denied bail,
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Managing Customer Aggression: Keeping Your Team Safe on the Forecourt
Working in a service station means your team is often on the front line. While most customers are respectful, there
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Reducing Shrinkage: Simple Steps to Protect Your Stock and Profits
Shrinkage, the loss of stock due to theft, error, or wastage, is a silent profit killer for many service stations.
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Error Hits Service Station Customers Nationwide
Customers across Australia are being urged to check their bank accounts after a serious payment system error at national petrol
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Ampol Lists Development Sites in $20M National Sell-Off
Ampol, formerly operating as Caltex Australia, is placing a portfolio of 13 development properties on the market after conducting a
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Tobacco Excise Under Fire as Black Market Grows
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns is urging the federal government to review the country’s tobacco excise, warning that high
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Staying Ahead of Regulatory Changes at Your Service Station
Regulations in the fuel and convenience retail industry are constantly evolving. From fuel labelling rules to health and safety requirements,
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Transforming Service Stations into Community Hubs
As consumer behaviour shifts and mobility patterns evolve, forward-thinking service stations are exploring new ways to remain relevant beyond fuel.
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7-Eleven Appoints New CEO
Seven & i Holdings, the Japanese parent company of 7-Eleven, has officially named Stephen Dacus as its new President and
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Robbery Attempt at Rockhampton Service Station
Police are seeking assistance from the public to identify a man involved in an attempted armed robbery at a Rockhampton
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Driver Arrested After Violent Collision at SA Service Station
A woman has been arrested after allegedly using her hatchback to deliberately ram another vehicle multiple times at a service
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How Uniforms Influence Professionalism at Your Service Station
First impressions count – especially in a fast-paced environment like a service station. While signage, cleanliness and stock levels all
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The Importance of Clear In-Store Signage at Your Service Station
When it comes to running a successful service station, one of the most overlooked tools is effective in-store signage. Clear,
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Independent Petrol Station Battles Relentless Break-Ins
A small petrol station in the rural town of Loch is facing a spate of break-ins as it continues to
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Excise on Tobacco Helps Criminal Gangs
Economists often act as if they alone discovered the idea of unintended consequences. But in reality, it’s just common sense:
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Vandals Sabotage Melbourne Petrol Station in Targeted Attack
A petrol station in Melbourne’s west has fallen victim to a deliberate and destructive act of vandalism, causing thousands of
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Navigating Shift Work Fatigue in Service Stations
Running a service station often means operating long hours, sometimes 24/7. While this ensures convenience for customers, it presents a
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Preventing Manual Handling Injuries at Your Service Station
Service station staff regularly lift stock, carry boxes, or move heavy items like water containers or gas bottles, tasks that,
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