Troubleshooters; Crain's asks the experts to answer your small business questions.(Small Business)

Crain's Cleveland Business,  April, 2003  

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Q: My wife and I are interested in purchasing a well-known service station in rural Geauga County. We already own a small store in the general area, so we would be buying a competitor. However, we have no knowledge of the petroleum part of the business, and we are hesitant to make the purchase because of that.

What should we know before making our decision? Kevin C. Graham Graham's Country Store Parkman A: There are environmental risks involved with the purchase and operation of a service station. However, they are manageable. Because the property has a known history as a ...

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