How Do You Start a Quarry? Quarry Valuation and Profitability

To value a quarry, estimate future cash flows and discount to the present. Factors include: amount of extractable stone, selling price, extraction/selling costs, quarry life, and discount rate. Also consider cash flow risk, affecting the discount rate. Stone Pricing and Costs Installation of quarry stone pavers costs $2,187 on average by ZIP code. Identify rock … Read more

Are Gas Stations Good Investments?

Calculating Profit Margins of Gas Stations First total all revenue. Do not count discounts or refunds. Next add expenses like payroll, utilities, taxes and fuel costs. Subtract expenses from revenue to determine the net monthly profit. Factors Impacting Gas Station Profitability A station’s location impacts the bottom line significantly. Gross margin on gasoline averages 15 … Read more

What’s the Driest Wine? Understanding Wine Dryness

The driest red wine for most producers is Cabernet Sauvignon. Below 1% sweetness, wines are considered dry. Wines above 3% sweetness taste semi-sweet. Wines above 5% sweetness are noticeably sweet! Dessert wines start at around 7% sweetness. The Top 7 Best Dry Red Wine Types: Cabernet Sauvignon Sangiovese Merlot Pinot Noir Cabernet Sauvignon is probably … Read more