Carl Hughes

Driven by requests for this topic and my interest to discuss only issues that will add value to retail propane businesses, I address the continued, flawed thinking in many companies that say if their gallons are up year over year, then they have had a good year. Read more»

In early 2002, I addressed the penalizing tax disadvantages to propane companies that are structured as 'C' Corporations. Read more»

Over the past four months I have offered an approach on how to hire the best employees possible for your propane company, establishing high expectations for the qualities we seek in our workers. Read more»

This is the final column in the series of hiring the best in the propane industry. The three original questions I asked in the beginning of the series were. Read more»

As we continue our series on hiring the best in the propane industry, let's review the three questions you should always address. Read more»

The most successful companies seem to recruit the very best talent, retain top producing individuals and get the most out of their employees. Weak ones often have high turnover, can't keep positions filled and make mistake after mistake in their hiring process. Read more»

At this writing, two teams in the National Basketball Association will have won their respective conferences and will square off in a couple of days to play a seven-game series to determine the world champion. Read more»

Many of us incorrectly view the world as neat, clean and predictable. Read more»

The remarkable evolution of the electronic age is transforming how all of us communicate, make decisions and conduct business. Read more»

Truly great organizations inspire employees to maximize their talent, creativity and enthusiasm. Read more»