The first step in preparing for capital investments is to produce not only an annual budget but also a long-term budget for five to 10 years out. (Photo: iStock.com/Drazen_)

In the Know: Structuring a budget for capital investments

July 25, 2019 By Ellen Kriz

While many companies may have a budget for the coming year, many do not have a long-term plan or budget for five to 10 years out.

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In The Know: How propane retailers can impact local government

September 13, 2018 By Cooper Wilburn

Propane Resources’ Cooper Wilburn discusses what propane retailers can do to in fight legislation that can negatively effect their operation at the local level.

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In the Know: Determining the best safety practices

July 5, 2018 By Cooper Wilburn

Cooper Wilburn, a consultant at Propane Resources, shares his thoughts on what the best safety practices a propane retailer can employ.

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In the Know: The Propane Expo’s move back to Atlanta

March 13, 2018 By Cooper Wilburn

Propane Resources’ Cooper Wilburn shares his thoughts on the Propane Expo’s move back to Atlanta.

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In the Know: Attracting younger generations to the propane industry

February 8, 2018 By Cooper Wilburn

Propane Resources’ Cooper Wilburn explains how the propane industry can attract more young people to its workforce.

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In the Know: Technology for propane retailers

January 11, 2018 By Cooper Wilburn

Propane Resources’ Cooper Wilburn discusses the most important pieces of technology retailers should be incorporating into their businesses.

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In the Know: Problem customers

July 13, 2017 By Cooper Wilburn

Propane Resources’ Cooper Wilburn discusses firing customers who are a drain on company resources.

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In the Know: Winter preparation

September 1, 2016 By LP Gas

Propane Resources’ Cooper Wilburn explains the steps should retailers take to finalize their readiness for the 2016-17 winter.

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Customized mapping

August 18, 2016 By Megan Smalley

Propane Resources released its Customer Tracking & Marketing Service tool to help retailers interpret their customer data by plotting it onto a digital map.

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In the Know: Finding and retaining good employees

February 25, 2016 By LP Gas

In the Know is a monthly partnership between LP Gas magazine and Propane Resources. Our focus this month is on employees, addressed…

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