Carl Hughes
Posts by Carl Hughes
As you train your employee, you are also training yourself to become better at delegating. Read more»
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»
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»
Have you evaluated the impact that higher capital outlay will have on your return on investment? Read more»
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»
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»
Business Matters is a new monthly column that will help add real value to your propane business. Read more»