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Homework can add to bottom line Posted on 01 Feb 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

This winter is shaping up to be the kind of cold season we in the propane industry always wish for. With bitter cold temperatures blanketing much of the country, this winter will undoubtedly prove a profitable one for marketers. Read more»

AmeriGas still largest Posted on 01 Feb 2004 in the News categories.

Another year is in the books and AmeriGas has comfortably retained its top spot in our annual LP Gas Top 50 retailer rankings. Read more»

Safety advice can be exasperating Posted on 01 Feb 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

Most of us hate to be told what to do, especially when the task supports an indisputable truth. Read more»

Is it lights out for a national energy bill? Posted on 01 Feb 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

New year, same frustrating challenges in Washington after the promising push for a comprehensive national energy bill withered in the cold winds of December. Read more»

Debunking propane supply myths Posted on 01 Feb 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

I hope you'll agree that one of the most exciting aspects of our industry involves the commodity side of the business and its unpredictability of both disruptions in supply distribution and wholesale propane price spikes. Read more»

Energy bill falls short, but still alive Posted on 01 Jan 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

For the second year in a row, big benefits to the propane industry didn’t quite make it through Congress. Read more»

No place to hide Posted on 01 Jan 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

The sophisticated technology that the Department of Homeland Security may mandate for hazardous materials haulers can also benefit a propane marketer's bottom line. Read more»

Making a splash Posted on 01 Jan 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

For most of the nation's propane retailers, summer is a slow period, a time to regroup after one busy winter heating season and plan for the next. Some retailers -- particularly those in the South -- stay busy selling fuel for heating swimming pools. Read more»

Records reflect successful businesses Posted on 01 Jan 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

Based on my experience of examining many businesses in this industry, I believe there is a direct correlation between the quality of a business and its record keeping. Read more»

Good news and hope Posted on 01 Jan 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

Good news and reason for optimism to start the New Year: The American Petroleum Institute reports a healthy increase in propane sales in 2002 despite several daunting obstacles. Read more»