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Opening the buying window

July 1, 2024 - By

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4 ways to turn managers into leaders

June 27, 2024 - By

Here are four key areas that can help identify paths for understanding, growth and development from a manager into a leader. read more

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Make propane a standard tool of the trade

June 27, 2024 - By

Builders and remodelers in your propane marketing area are ramping up new home starts and remodeling projects this time of the year. read more

The buying window has closed

June 24, 2024 - By

Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions explains why the buying window for propane retailers has likely closed for the time being. read more

From CETP to PEP, propane industry revamps training program

June 20, 2024 - By

The industry’s employee training program is in transition. You could even say the Propane Education & Research Council is putting some pep in the program’s step. read more

Why get price protection at all?

June 17, 2024 - By

A retail propane company has physical assets, but the real value of the company is in the customers that it has worked for years to cultivate. read more

Managers vs. leaders in the propane business

June 13, 2024 - By

Managers tend to focus on achieving a goal, a team of employees and the correct execution of a process or structure. read more

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Propane storage strategies sought in federal legislation

June 10, 2024 - By

Propane supply security was part of Propane Days discussions, especially as it relates to the agriculture market and the overall impact on the industry. read more

The good and bad of refinery throughput for propane

June 3, 2024 - By

In May, crude inventories were already trending lower, and the overall trend is likely to be downward until October. read more

Just do it: Adopt a technology strategy in your propane business

May 30, 2024 - By

Christopher Caywood shares why personal experience reveals positive impacts of tech tool adoption at his company. read more