#parking lot business

[gurutechnolabs]

How Do Parking Lots Make Money? 

As you may have noticed, parking lots are everywhere around us, and they are an essential part of our daily lives. Whether you are going shopping, visiting a friend, or attending an event, finding a parking space is crucial. But have you ever wondered how parking lots make money? In this article, we will dive into the economics of parking space business and explore the different revenue streams, operational costs, and strategies for maximizing profitability.

The Basics of Parking Lot Business

A parking lot business is a type of commercial real estate that provides parking spaces for vehicles. There are different types of parking lots, such as surface parking, parking garages, and valet parking, each with its unique characteristics. The location of a parking lot is a crucial factor in determining its profitability, as it affects the demand for parking spaces and the pricing strategy.

Revenue Streams

The primary revenue stream for a parking space business is parking fees. There are different pricing models, such as hourly, daily, and monthly, depending on the location, demand, and amenities provided. Ancillary services, such as car wash services, vehicle maintenance, and valet parking, can also generate additional revenue and diversify the revenue streams.

Operational Costs

Running a parking space business comes with operational costs, such as property acquisition and maintenance, staffing expenses, and technology and equipment investments. The initial investment in land or building acquisition can be significant, and ongoing maintenance costs, such as repairs, security, and cleaning, can add up. 

Staffing expenses, including attendants, security personnel, and maintenance staff, and their training and wages, are also crucial. Lastly, investing in parking management systems, ticketing machines, and security cameras, and integrating smart technologies for efficiency and customer convenience, can be costly but necessary.

Maximizing Profitability

To maximize profitability, parking space businesses need to focus on efficient space utilization, marketing and promotion, and sustainable practices. Optimizing layout and design for maximum capacity and utilizing technology for parking guidance and space management can increase the number of parked vehicles. 

Developing strategies to attract customers, such as online promotions and loyalty programs, and collaborating with local businesses or events for increased foot traffic, can also impact profitability positively. Additionally, implementing eco-friendly initiatives, such as solar panels and electric vehicle charging stations, and cost-saving measures through energy efficiency and waste reduction, can improve the bottom line.

Challenges and Solutions

Challenges for parking space businesses include competition, regulatory compliance, and technological advancements. Competing parking facilities, both private and public, can impact profitability negatively. Developing strategies for differentiation and customer retention is vital in such a scenario. 

Adherence to zoning laws, building codes, and parking regulations is also crucial, and staying updated with local ordinances and permits is essential. Keeping pace with innovations in parking management systems and adapting to changes in consumer preferences and behaviors is also necessary.

Conclusion

Understanding the economics of parking space businesses is essential for entrepreneurs considering entering this industry. We hope this article has provided you with valuable insights into the revenue streams, operational costs, and strategies for maximizing profitability. Remember, running a parking space business requires careful planning, efficient management, and innovative solutions to overcome challenges and stay ahead of the competition.

[napping-sapphic]

Go for a drive with me until we end up sitting in a parking lot and talking for hours

[buttery-chaos]

this audio is so them

[shower-phantom-ideas]

Yall know how we always talkin about danny and his love for space?

Allow me to introduce “do you love the color of the sky” phantom

His suit now changes with the sky. Probably gonna stick to Amity Park sky though.

Or better yet his suit is star themed and changes with the earths revolution around the sun. Or earths rotation. Idk you pick.

[angeldreamsoffanfic]

Steve Harrington holds Eddie Munson’s face in the palms of his hands, as if he is trying to make sure to commit every single scar and dip of Eddie into his memory. (He is.)

He allows himself a moment, allows the tips of his fingers to dip down along the cut that runs along Eddie’s cheek. Follows the dip of it with his pinky, swirls down to brush against the edge of Eddie’s bottom lip. He watches, enamored, as the tip of Eddie’s tongue flicks out to touch the pad of his finger- before dark eyes blink open to meet his.

Eddie Munson allows himself a moment to watch as Steve Harrington stares down at him, cradling his face in his palms. He takes a moment himself, allows himself to scan his eyes over the freckles and moles that are dotted along Steve’s skin like tiny kisses.

He lets his eyes coast down Steve’s jaw, allows them to follow the curl and curve of the healing pink cut that is looped around his neck. Imagines what it would be like to press his mouth in a kiss to the skin there, imagines and hopes. Yearns.

It’s quiet, in the hospital room.

Eddie and Steve say nothing, even as Steve presses his thumbs in against the swell of Eddie’s cheeks a little firmer. As if he is scared that Eddie will slip out from between his fingers. (He is.)

Eddie says nothing, even as Steve frees one of his hands to press the call button for a nurse. Even as Steve manages to murmur something, something that Eddie wishes he could’ve heard- but instead he just watches. Imagines. Hopes. Yearns.

When Steve turns to catch Eddie’s eyes with his own, Eddie feels like he is coming home.

When Eddie’s eyes are captured by Steve’s, Steve feels like he has just woken from a deep slumber.

Eddie smiles— and imagines, hopes, yearns.

Steve smiles— and is completely enamored.

Eddie is the one to break the silence, even as the hospital room’s door is pushed open by a nurse.

“Hey there, big boy.”

[morganbritton132]

I love the idea that while eddie is away the 'kids' take up the tik toking mantle. For 2 express purposes, firstly to reassure eddie that Steve is fine. But secondly, and most importantly, to bully Steve (affectionately).

Also I love this series!! I spend far too much time at work checking ur page to see if you've thought of something new:DD I always find myself smiling when I'm reading it, and I haven't even watched stranger things lol!

I love this idea so much! It’s cute and entirely on brand. They make it a competition on who can distract Steve the best (because the only thing worse than Eddie and Steve being lovey together is how mopey they get when they’re apart). Steve kind of knows that they’re distracting him (or worse, babysitting him) but now that everybody is grown up, it’s hard to see each other as often so he’s fine with it.

Dustin posts the first Tiktok of the competition. He actually posts multiple videos. The first one, he picks Steve up from work and bullies him into letting Dustin stay at his house.

The second one, they’re in Steve’s favorite rinky-dink pizza shop. They’re arguing about if Steve’s phone is working or not because Eddie hasn’t called, and then Dustin steals his phone and says he won’t give it back until Steve beats him at ski-ball. The third one is after Dustin helps Steve set up for his zoom study session because his students really do have a test this week.

The fourth video is Dustin locking downs his win and calling Eddie so him and Steve can FaceTime. They fall asleep on the phone together. It’s disgustingly cute.

Lucas posts the next one. Him and Steve are playing a round of Whores (It’s Horse but Eddie misheard the name once and no one has called it horse since) in the drive way since Steve installed a barely used basketball hoop. Lucas argues that this places him above Dustin because Steve wasn’t checking his phone.

Max and El take Steve and Robin out for drinks and karaoke that same night and Lucas accepts his loss. Steve and Robin give a tipsy but surprisingly good rendition of Somebody That I Used To Know. Eddie stitches this and rants about how he’s been trying to get Steve to sing on one of his songs for years and he refuses.

Will takes Steve out for lunch. It’s not going to win him the competition just it’s a nice afternoon.

Mike destroys everybody in the competition with very little effort. He gives Steve the keys to his car and takes him to do donuts in an empty parking lot. Eddie stitches this one and tells Mike to count his days. Mike replies in the comments a series of middle finger emojis.

Mike thinks he’s got the win in the bag but Robin - who is not even in the competition- destroys all of them by getting Steve what he actually wants… a plane ticket to Vegas for Friday night and a backstage pass to Eddie’s show.

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[nothaljordan]

mavdad™️

[trashhole]

Starbee vacation end

Started the day off with some hot cocoa (which cybertronians can totally drink) and pandolce…complimentary bed and breakfast for them!

Then they said bye bye to the boats and started on the road-trip home.

They made a stop for a small beach date

Then continued on home

And picked up a friend a long the way!

Bee fits in his arms so well ^^

[noogats]

HAPPY LATE HALLOWEEN GUYS 🎃🧟

damien had a plan to get double the candy!! but pip isn't too sure 😅

[nolanhattrick]

met my mf husband tonight

[coquelicoq]

crashes ur board meeting n drags u out by the collar but its fine bc youre the one always saying shit like "im looking for people i can use" ok lol. get used idiot

[suappang]

first day of grad school and i survived ദ്ദി ˉ͈̀꒳ˉ͈́ )

[spaceyflowerswriting]

HII idk if u write for gun ( lookism ) but would it be alright if I request a gun x reader fluff? That’s all! Ty:))

beauty in you (gun park x reader)

details: fluffy drabble, gender neutral reader written in 2nd pov, general canon au, you and gun are coworkers dating

summary: a silly conversation with kouji makes gun realize you've become a very dear part of his life.

a/n: i do <3!! he's one of my faves to write; thanks for requesting!!

inspired by the last prompt on this post 💖

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"...Really?"

"What?"

Kouji pointed to the headband Gun was currently wearing, the fluffy cat ears on them being a large contrast to his serious demeanor. "If I asked you to wear that, you would've asked me what color I'd want my coffin to be."

"Hm. Really?" Gun smirked out of amusement when the purple haired highschooler gave his arm a light slap.

"Seriously, I've never seen you make so many exceptions for someone before." Kouji huffed and pointed with a thumb at you, which you didn't notice because you were too busy singing with Crystal. "They've really got you wrapped around their finger."

"Please," scoffed Gun, "Is it so strange I enjoy the company of someone? And it's not as if I don't do these things with Goo, either. Just the other day we were at a karaoke like this one."

"Yeah, but you kinda grumble when you agree! With them you just agree right away."

"Your point?"

Kouji let out a deep sigh. "You know what it is? I think they made you soft, at least towards them."

Soft...? Soft?

Never in a million years would Gun ever describe himself with such a word, nor would he imagine someone else would use it in reference to him. Yet at this moment, he could sort of understand why Kouji would say what he did.

He shook his head anyway, turning his attention back to you, adoring your bright smile that even his sunglasses couldn't protect his eyes from as he said, "They made me appreicate something I've yet to experience, that's all. I see no problem with it."

When Kouji made a gagging sound, Gun turned his head back to see him grimacing. "Am I hallucinating? Gun wearing cat ears and saying the most disgustingly cheesy ass thing I've ever heard?"

Gun just chuckled. "Is now a good time to ask what color you would like your coffin?"

"Man..."

[below is extra characterization stuff i started with but then realized i was just rambling instead of writing a story but i liked it enough to keep it]

When others say that beauty was found in people, Gun could agree, but perhaps not in a way one would usually think. For him, it wasn't the kindness or smiles humanity shared that he found beautiful, but physical talent instead--people so skilled, they were on the tip of almost being non-human.

The most flexible gymnast, the fastest swimmer... and most of all, the strongest human; particularly when it came to fighting. Yes, to Gun, there was just something beautiful about the way one could perfectly move themselves to inflict maximum damage, through technique and knowing the right weak spots. Not to mention, knowing there was hard work put behind to maintain such strength and knowledge made it even more beautiful to him.

Of course, there was also talent in itself that fascinated Gun. Anyone could achieve enough through hard work, but not everyone was born with natural talent.

So... why did he find beauty the "normal" way in you? As far as he knew, you couldn't fight, and all you've done was just be yourself. Your personality achieved some sort of dynamic with him where for once he enjoyed the company of someone in a peaceful way. In fact, he wouldn't mind spending the rest of his life with someone like you. It was a strange feeling, but he was sure of it. Emotions weren't too complicated for someone as straightforward as him, after all.

Nonetheless, perhaps he could argue that your talent was making him smile, and for that, he could appreciate the beauty in you; your talent.

[creativity-deficient]

Soooo what are y’all’s hcs on the Tweak family 🤔🤔🤔

[giving-breath-to-dreams]

If you have a heartbeat, there's still time for your dreams. 

- Sean Stephenson -

[fandomestuff]

HAPPY HUNTLOW DAY EVERYBODY!!!