Asking ‘Why?’ to solve business problems

March 30, 2017 By Ken Albrecht

Asking “Why?” in business will often lead to the root cause of a problem.

This article is tagged with business, Ken Albrecht and posted in Blue Flame Blog

In the Know: Marketing

March 9, 2017 By Tammy Day

Propane Resources’ Tammy Day explains some of the most effective ways propane retailers can market their businesses to today’s consumers.

This article is tagged with business, marketing, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane resources, propane retailer, social media, Tammy Day and posted in Blue Flame Blog

Family-run company reaches seventh generation

March 6, 2017 By Megan Smalley

One family passes down the ownership of Massachusetts-based W.H. Riley & Son seven generations.

This article is tagged with business, propane retailer and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Determining when to change your marketing strategy

March 3, 2017 By Tom Jaenicke

If your marketing follows one of these patterns, then it’s time to change your marketing strategy.

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Balancing heavy workloads

February 2, 2017 By Ken Albrecht

When we start our day with the most important tasks, the unimportant tasks neatly fall into place.

This article is tagged with business, employees, Ken Albrecht and posted in Blue Flame Blog

DCP Midstream Partners acquires joint venture

January 9, 2017 By Allison Kral

DCP Midstream Partners (DPM) acquired the assets of DCP Midstream LLC, a joint venture between Phillips 66 and Spectra Energy Corp.

This article is tagged with business, DCP Midstream, Mergers and Acquisitions, Phillips 66, wouter van kempen and posted in News

Pictured from left to right: Jeff Goodwin, MFA Oil district manager; Nathan Dunman, former Keiser Oil and Gas Company owner; Chip Bennet, MFA Oil acquisition specialist; Joe Case, MFA Oil acquisition specialist. Photo courtesy of MFA Oil

MFA Oil acquires Arkansas propane retailer

January 4, 2017 By Allison Kral

MFA Oil Co. acquired Keiser Oil & LP Gas Co., an independent retailer based in Keiser, Arkansas.

This article is tagged with Arkansas, business, Jon Ihler, Mergers and Acquisitions, MFA Oil, propane retailer, propane supplier and posted in News

Developing a marketing calendar

December 15, 2016 By Tom Jaenicke

Building a marketing planning calendar is one of the first steps you should take if you expect your propane business to be successful in 2017.

This article is tagged with business, Facebook, marketing, PERC, propane business, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), social media, tom jaenicke and posted in Current Issue

Mobile devices advantageous for delivery companies

December 2, 2016 By Bill Stomp

Today’s smartphones and tablets give propane delivery companies what they need.

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How saying ‘no’ can improve your work performance

December 1, 2016 By Ken Albrecht

Saying “no” to someone will be uncomfortable at first, but saying “yes” could produce regret for a long time.