Transitioning the family-owned business

April 1, 2007 By Carl Hughes

Family-owned propane companies are significantly more complex in their organizational dynamics than the traditional mom and pop label often used to characterize them.

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Fishing for world peace and safety

October 1, 2006 By Jay Johnston

My first real vacation in seven years was a fishing trip this summer in the Canadian wilderness with some diverse and distinguished individuals.

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Failure to give up authority is costly

December 1, 2002 By LP Gas

Many long-time owners of independent propane operations struggle with turning over the reins to someone else. While understandable, it can do irreparable harm to the company.

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