Does your company have a target on its back?
December 1, 2005 By John McCoy
Despite a considerable effort to operate businesses safely, many companies complain that the cost of lawsuits is dragging down their ability to operate profitably.
Read More Propane growing agriculture presence
December 1, 2005 By LP Gas
The agriculture market accounts for more than 10 percent of all odorized propane sales in the United States — almost 1.5 billion gallons a year. Agriculture is a business, so for propane to be a leading agricultural energy choice, our industry must always look for new and improved technologies that provide sound business solutions for the farmer. The propane industry, through the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), is funding research and development efforts that do just that.
Read More What’s up?
December 1, 2005 By LP Gas
It should come as no surprise to propane marketers that the cost of doing business keeps going up, up and up. Industry suppliers are facing similar increases on the raw materials coming into their factory doors, resulting in higher price tags on the products they sell.
Read More 2005 State of the Industry
December 1, 2005 By LP Gas
Slightly over 35 percent of the participants in this year’s State of the Industry survey offered comments beyond the questions asked. It would be an understatement to say the comments implied that the situation was nearly untenable, and that no improvement was in sight.
Read More Bobtail efficiency: a marketer’s edge
December 1, 2005 By Randy Doyle
The subject of bobtail efficiency is always relevant to propane marketers. Educational sessions on any aspect of this subject have no problem attracting attendees and interest.
Read More Safety is no accident
December 1, 2005 By Jay Johnston
A few months ago, I put on a program on personal safety in the workplace. After making my pitch for the goal of zero accidents, I was met with limited resistance.
Read More Indemnity agreements can save
November 1, 2005 By John McCoy
Contracts involving the sale of services or products usually have language that protects against loss or damage and provides for the payment of attorney fees and court costs to the party seeking to enforce the agreement.
Read More Refurbish, revitalize and reuse
November 1, 2005 By LP Gas
Tank refurbishing is becoming a popular option for propane marketers looking to beat the high cost of new storage and turn idle assets into productive settings for residential customers.
Read More Your customers in a Web world
November 1, 2005 By LP Gas
A business that is out of touch with today’s Internet-saturated world is a business in danger of losing customers to a more Web-savvy competitor.
Read More Preparing for the backlash
November 1, 2005 By Patrick Hyland
What have you done to alleviate the terror in the eyes of residents in your hometown who are bracing for a winter that promises higher-than-ever heating bills?
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