Small business pessimism
January 1, 2006 By Patrick Hyland
Here in Ohio, the perception of business conditions among small businesses is falling like the mercury during a January cold snap.
Read More Managing workers comp
January 1, 2006 By Jay Johnston
If you take the humanity out of the process, employees are a lot like equipment. When bulk trucks need repair, fix them promptly and hopefully you won’t lose too many productive days when it’s in the shop.
Read More Don’t let friends start ‘C’ Corporations
January 1, 2006 By Carl Hughes
In early 2002, I addressed the penalizing tax disadvantages to propane companies that are structured as ‘C’ Corporations.
Read More Prepare for another RMP skirmish
January 1, 2006 By Lisa Bontempo
Industry members involved in the successful fight against risk management plans (RMP) six years ago take note: Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) is expected to introduce the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act.
Read More Defining propane as a utility
January 1, 2006 By John McCoy
Beware of propane systems masquerading as a utility. The general consensus is that propane systems are treated as an unregulated form of energy in the marketplace.
Read More Understanding propane industry technologies
January 1, 2006 By LP Gas
Technically speaking, technology is a technological nightmare. Computer systems, software, hardware and e-whatevers can be difficult to learn, implement and use. On the other hand, they can be godsends — saving companies time and money while improving efficiency and productivity like never before.
Read More How do you lead the best?
December 1, 2005 By Carl Hughes
Over the past four months I have offered an approach on how to hire the best employees possible for your propane company, establishing high expectations for the qualities we seek in our workers.
Read More The gift of good employees
December 1, 2005 By Patrick Hyland
The arrival of the Christmas season begs the question that hounds Santa-loving kids from 1 to 92: Have you been naughty or nice?
Read More Why is LIHEAP being debated?
December 1, 2005 By Lisa Bontempo
For months, the Energy Information Administration has warned of this winter’s rise in home heating costs for consumers. For weeks, Congressional hearings focused on issues related to energy price, supply and infrastructure.
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