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Health plan reimbursements expand Posted on 01 Jan 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

The IRS recently ruled that group health plans – including flexible spending arrangements and health reimbursement arrangements – are permitted to reimburse participants for certain over-the-counter medicines such as antacids, pain relievers, allergy medications, and cold medicine. Read more»

Lead, follow or get out of the way Posted on 01 Jan 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

This old axiom says it all when it comes to safety leadership. Read more»

A vital part of the puzzle Posted on 01 Jan 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

Routing and mapping was the final piece of the puzzle in my quest for a productive forecasting and delivery system. Read more»

And the answer is? Posted on 01 Dec 2003 in the Current Issue categories.

What I like best about our annual State of the Industry Report is that it gives propane retailers nationwide an open forum to give unbridled, bare-knuckled feedback from the front lines. Read more»

NPGA seeks equitable linefill program Posted on 01 Dec 2003 in the News categories.

We encounter many challenges in this industry. One of the most compelling issues we face each year is ensuring a reliable supply of propane for our customers. Read more»

LIHEAP funds could grow with bill Posted on 01 Dec 2003 in the News categories.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program could get $3.4 billion in each of the next three years under the Poverty Reduction & Prevention Act of 2003. Read more»

Solid accounting adds business value Posted on 01 Dec 2003 in the Current Issue categories.

It’s true. As one who spends my time analyzing businesses, I can say without question that a business that produces high-quality financial statements that have integrity and show the true financial performance of the company will bring more money in a sale than an identical business with sloppy reporting. Read more»

Overtime rule changes long overdue Posted on 01 Dec 2003 in the Current Issue categories.

By now you’ve likely heard of the U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed revisions to the Fair Labor Standards Act, which is the primary statute governing employee entitlement to overtime compensation. Read more»

2003 State of the Industry Posted on 01 Dec 2003 in the Current Issue categories.

The numbers don't lie; neither do the voices of frightened and frustrated propane marketers everywhere who say the mounting cost of doing business is smothering them. Read more»

Look for more hazmat safety measures Posted on 01 Nov 2003 in the Current Issue categories.

We may see some new federal efforts next year to improve hazmat carrier safety. Read more»