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Effective leaders delegate Posted on 01 Jan 2005 in the Current Issue categories.

As you train your employee, you are also training yourself to become better at delegating. Read more»

You don’t have to do it all yourself Posted on 01 Dec 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

As leaders begin passing off portions of their responsibilities to others, their time becomes free to focus on direction, new opportunities and how to get the organization to a new level of performance. Read more»

Little things can tip change in your favor Posted on 01 Nov 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

It may be human nature to expect that change occurs gradually, but it seldom does. Understand the factors that drive each issue toward its tipping point, and you will understand that not only is an unlikely event rational - it is expected. Read more»

Higher steel prices impacting ROI Posted on 01 Oct 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

Have you evaluated the impact that higher capital outlay will have on your return on investment? Read more»

Tax law changes help sellers Posted on 01 Aug 2003 in the Current Issue categories.

The tax liability created when retail propane business owners sell their company can be significant. The amount owed as the result of a sale is always an eye opener for shareholders of small businesses - retail propane companies being no exception. Read more»

The Steps to Achieving Your Goals Posted on 01 May 2003 in the Current Issue categories.

In the first column in this series we addressed the importance of having a business plan and we outlined three basic elements of the plan: In Taking stock of your company, In Setting your goals, In Creating the steps to take you through each. Read more»

The business of your propane business Posted on 01 Apr 2002 in the Current Issue categories.

Business Matters is a new monthly column that will help add real value to your propane business. Read more»