Safety inoculation against liability flu
January 1, 2007 By Jay Johnston
The other day my doctor recommended I get a flu shot. I declined, rationalizing that I have given up most of my bad habits, exercise daily and am in fine shape.
Read More Inspecting cylinder integrity
January 1, 2007 By John McCoy
Many of my legal cases deal with cylinders, which need to be recertified 12 years after the date of manufacture. After that, recertification is required every five years by visual review or 10 years by hydrostatic testing.
Read More Successful companies hire competency
January 1, 2007 By Carl Hughes
The most successful propane companies are comprised of highly competent people who work together towards a common objective. But what do we mean by competency and how do we discern the traits of a potential employee regarding their level of competence? What competencies are most important?
Read More Customer investment pays profits
January 1, 2007 By LP Gas
Continued company growth depends on growing and retaining a strong customer base.
Read More A vote of confidence
December 1, 2006 By Patrick Hyland
When spot propane prices at Mont Belvieu topped $1.16 this past July, I wondered if spiraling world oil costs would be the final blow that would push marketers out of the business once and for all.
Read More Winter driving safety lessons learned
December 1, 2006 By Jay Johnston
It’s no secret that we who live with winter driving hazards use our experience to survive.
Read More Valuation methodologies matter
December 1, 2006 By Carl Hughes
We all are basically in the same business, yet it is a curious fact that many of us see value in a very different way. This difference is important to understand as we attempt to grow and presumably increase the value of our companies.
Read More Let it snow, let it snow!
December 1, 2006 By John McCoy
Usually described as the busy season, winter brings with it many good things for propane markets in colder climates.
Read More Managing driver performance is vital
December 1, 2006 By LP Gas
Propane fleet operators often struggle when it comes to developing an effective driver performance management program. The challenge for most companies in this industry is usually the first logical step of any performance management program: defining and developing a productivity measurement.
Read More Partnership perils
November 1, 2006 By Patrick Hyland
Imagine sitting down with your spouse to list the details of your relationship in writing. Beyond those Yes, dear items, there are treacherous pitfalls in specifying what you meant when you said I do those many years ago.
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