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A global view of propane’s future Posted on 01 Nov 2006 in the Current Issue & Events categories.

The secretary general for the World Energy Council concedes he has serious doubts about finding long-term solutions to meet burgeoning consumption needs in today's radically changing global energy market. Read more»

Effective product pricing Posted on 01 Nov 2006 in the Current Issue categories.

In today's volatile energy market, the successful propane marketer must know how to effectively price propane. It's one of the most important skills for any owner/manager to hone. Read more»

Taking care of your net wealth Posted on 01 Oct 2006 in the Current Issue categories.

Have you ever filed pro se in a lawsuit? If you don't know what it means (and I wish I didn't), it means that you represent yourself as your own attorney. Read more»

To pre-buy or not to pre-buy? Posted on 01 Sep 2006 in the Current Issue categories.

Weakened cash flow, price uncertainty slows spring/summer pre-buy activities Read more»

Getting technical in the Windy City Posted on 01 Sep 2006 in the Current Issue & Events categories.

The World LP Gas Forum, along with the first-ever Global Technology Conference, will educate and inform from Chicago. Read more»

Requiem for Pinnacle Conference Posted on 01 Sep 2006 in the Current Issue & Events categories.

LP Gas Magazine Editor Pat Hyland's Viewpoint column (Pinnacle No More) in the July issue rang quite a few bells with this veteran of 25 years of propane industry trade shows and annual meetings. All the more so as I was one of the principals involved in the decision to transition from the old annual meeting with trade show to Pinnacle. Read more»

Safety in numbers Posted on 01 Aug 2006 in the Current Issue categories.

For the first time ever, the propane industry has a comprehensive compilation and statistical analysis of data on safety incidents involving the nationwide distribution, transportation and use of odorized propane. Read more»

Our ‘house’ Posted on 01 Aug 2006 in the Current Issue categories.

Just about every business in any industry wants to be more efficient. The question is: How? Streamlining processes, incorporating new and emerging technologies, and altering business plans are all ways to increase efficiency. Another way is to have an all-in-one warehouse to hold products, house employees and service customers - something that Ray Murray Inc. has benefited from since 1973. Read more»

Showrooms: Great place to showcase or waste of space? Posted on 01 Aug 2006 in the Current Issue categories.

For a variety of companies in myriad industries, a showroom is a great way to show off the latest and greatest products to new and existing customers. Read more»

Communicating to the troops Posted on 01 Aug 2006 in the Current Issue categories.

For years, proper procedures and control reports have been provided by computer system vendors to insure the accuracy of input data and to balance inventory and deliveries on a daily basis. This data feeds into the general ledger and canned reports or report generators are available to provide clear pictures of what your business has done. Read more»