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Understanding volatile propane prices Posted on 01 Oct 2003 in the Current Issue categories.

Propane prices, like most energy commodities, continue to experience extreme volatility. There are a number of factors impacting propane prices during the year. Read more»

Upside down and back to normal for acquisitions Posted on 01 Oct 2003 in the Current Issue categories.

I’ve never met anybody in acquisitions who wouldn’t tell at least a little fib, to keep you from knowing what was really happening. Read more»

Cargo tank rule changes eased Posted on 01 Oct 2003 in the Current Issue categories.

New cargo tank rules won't cause as much trouble as previously feared. Read more»

Marketing: It’s everything you do Posted on 01 Oct 2003 in the Current Issue categories.

Marketing is no longer just about what you say to the public about your product or service. It's everything you say and do. Read more»

What’s Ailing Workers Comp? Posted on 01 Oct 2003 in the Current Issue categories.

Anyone who has recently tried to purchase commercial insurance knows the surprise: Rates have skyrocketed. In simple terms, the commercial insurance industry is in the midst of what is called a "hard market," meaning that the traditional competition-based price-cutting used by carriers to gain new business no longer exists. Instead, the focus is on raising rates to try to rebuild sagging profits. Read more»

Government (in)action Posted on 01 Sep 2003 in the Current Issue categories.

Propane price spikes in two of the last three winters had unhappy constituents from the 4.6 million propane-dependent households chewing the ears of their Congressional representatives for help. Read more»

Who are your safety stakeholders? Posted on 01 Sep 2003 in the Current Issue categories.

When I give a presentation I always list the stakeholders. That’s because every presentation, regardless of topic, begins with understanding issues and being aware of all people and associations that have a stake in the process. Read more»

Energy bill, budget cuts collide Posted on 01 Sep 2003 in the News categories.

Look for another contentious conference over energy legislation in Congress this fall. Rather than slug it out provision by provision on the Senate floor, the Senate has passed the same bill it approved last year. Read more»

To buy or not to buy Posted on 01 Sep 2003 in the Current Issue categories.

Heading into the 2003-04 winter season, propane retailers and wholesalers have a lot to think about. Last winter may have put the propane industry on notice that demand is up dramatically, and the supply situation needs serious improvement to address new realities. Read more»

Tanking Out Posted on 01 Sep 2003 in the Current Issue categories.

Propane got a unique boost in visibility as a viable alternative fuel just in time for a rejuvenated debate by government officials for a national energy policy. Read more»