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I have quite the serious proposal. Well it’s not actually a proposal it’s something I’m actively trying to get involved in and the business is already established.

My buddy started a new business venture. His goal is to sell directly to the consumer from one of three refineries he’s partnered with. These sales have to involve about 100k barrels of fuel (jet fuel and diesel) and transportation is arranged based off of the final destination of the product.

The roadblock I’m hitting is that I’m asking myself “where the fuck am I going to find someone who wants to buy a large quantity of fuel, in the form of thousands of barrels?”

I’ve looked into government contracts and I’m trying to teach myself how to make a proposal for the bidding process for procurement but that is taking time as I work a full time job where I average 65 hours a week with one 48 hour weekend a month. Most airports use contracts/bidding processes so that is going to be difficult.

Does anyone have any ideas I can look into?
 
SuperConglomerateWhale said:
The roadblock I’m hitting is that I’m asking myself “where the fuck am I going to find someone who wants to buy a large quantity of fuel, in the form of thousands of barrels?”

I’ve looked into government contracts and I’m trying to teach myself how to make a proposal for the bidding process for procurement but that is taking time as I work a full time job where I average 65 hours a week with one 48 hour weekend a month. Most airports use contracts/bidding processes so that is going to be difficult.

Does anyone have any ideas I can look into?
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Gas stations, farmers, construction businesses, remote places (in alaska, canada ect), preppers and boat related services.
 
SuperConglomerateWhale said:
None of the above has the storage capacity to accept 100k barrels at a time. A barrel is around 40-55 gallons.
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Well then your kinda out of luck, since all the businesses that could accept that amount are already covered. Frankly, count yourself lucky that your not involved in the business yet, since unless your somehow winning gov contracts, then good luck selling that oil. Now, something you could do is try and sell it in south america/asia, though that in of itself comes with massive drawbacks.
 
SuperConglomerateWhale said:
I have quite the serious proposal. Well it’s not actually a proposal it’s something I’m actively trying to get involved in and the business is already established.

My buddy started a new business venture. His goal is to sell directly to the consumer from one of three refineries he’s partnered with. These sales have to involve about 100k barrels of fuel (jet fuel and diesel) and transportation is arranged based off of the final destination of the product.

The roadblock I’m hitting is that I’m asking myself “where the fuck am I going to find someone who wants to buy a large quantity of fuel, in the form of thousands of barrels?”

I’ve looked into government contracts and I’m trying to teach myself how to make a proposal for the bidding process for procurement but that is taking time as I work a full time job where I average 65 hours a week with one 48 hour weekend a month. Most airports use contracts/bidding processes so that is going to be difficult.

Does anyone have any ideas I can look into?


Also, on a somewhat related note, I’ve been reading a lot of informational posts lately about how businesses (even outside energy) try to get their internal operations in order early. For example, there’s this blog post https://ddi-dev.com/blog/it-news/hrms-for-small-business-features-advantages-and-roi-calculations/ which describes how a good Human Resource Management System can automate hiring, payroll, compliance, etc., saving time and reducing errors. My thought is that if you can get systems like that running smoothly in your back office, it gives you breathing room to focus on the hard stuff, like securing buyers, managing transport, and conforming to contract requirements. Starting and running a business is so hard that using different technological advantages is necessary.
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That’s a tough spot, because buyers for that kind of volume aren’t everyday businesses. Airports and airlines usually have contracts locked in already. One option is to look for fuel brokers or commodity traders who already deal with big quantities. They can connect you with buyers since they’ve got the networks in place. Another is to get set up on government procurement sites (like SAM.gov in the U.S.) where contracts and tenders are posted,
Besides, do you have any updates?
What about me, I'm not that person who can establish a business, I've never tried though, but I just feel that it's too much for me
 
SuperConglomerateWhale said:
I have quite the serious proposal. Well it’s not actually a proposal it’s something I’m actively trying to get involved in and the business is already established.

My buddy started a new business venture. His goal is to sell directly to the consumer from one of three refineries he’s partnered with. These sales have to involve about 100k barrels of fuel (jet fuel and diesel) and transportation is arranged based off of the final destination of the product.

The roadblock I’m hitting is that I’m asking myself “where the fuck am I going to find someone who wants to buy a large quantity of fuel, in the form of thousands of barrels?”

I’ve looked into government contracts and I’m trying to teach myself how to make a proposal for the bidding process for procurement but that is taking time as I work a full time job where I average 65 hours a week with one 48 hour weekend a month. Most airports use contracts/bidding processes so that is going to be difficult.

Does anyone have any ideas I can look into?
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I know that local governments, trash companies etc will often have their own "gas station" for their many vehicles but it would be tough to compete with larger companies. Stuff like biodiesel, ethanol, methanol (racing fuel), kerosine and aircraft fuel would be more niche with few competitors.
 
1. Go to your local 9/11 or gas station
2. Accost local crackheads and give them cigarettes
3. Have them follow you
4. Organize crackhead fighting ring
5. Customize your crackheads, give them steroids and teach them how to fight
6. Guy whose crackhead is the champion wins the main prize
7. Become the finest trainer of crackheads in the world - gotta catch them all
 
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