To sleeve or not to sleeve cylinders
September 1, 2007 By Jay Johnston
The propane industry has come a long way with grilling safety.
Read More Are your salespeople truly selling?
September 1, 2007 By Carl Hughes
This is generally an accurate saying for all of commerce but particularly descriptive of the challenging retail propane markets we face every day. Since we can agree that our retail propane markets are competitive, it stands to reason that – to reach our goals – we need top sales professionals who are the best equipped to bring in the highest quality of new customers.
Read More Experience key element of industrial forklift safety
September 1, 2007 By John McCoy
The recently completed Propane Incident Data Collection Project found that the propane industry has a good record in the area of industrial safety. The project was prepared by Mary Kay O’Connor Process Safety Center at Texas A&M University and funded by the Propane Education & Research Council.
Read More There’s been an accident … now what?
September 1, 2007 By LP Gas
If you’ve been in the propane business for more than a couple of years, you’ve heard a lot of safety and accident prevention presentations.
Read More Sweet dreams and safe results
August 1, 2007 By Jay Johnston
Because of the nature of my work, I am exposed to many nightmares when it comes to propane accidents. I see the press releases citing injuries, inaccurately stating probable cause, quoting innuendo from neighbors and trying the case in the media.
Read More Propane marketing in a ‘blink’
August 1, 2007 By Carl Hughes
In his latest book blink, author Malcolm Gladwell (also author of The Tipping Point) examines how people make snap judgments. He is fascinated by how, in many circumstances, the snap decisions are better than those using more analysis and information.
Read More Why do companies settle lawsuits?
August 1, 2007 By John McCoy
Virtually all claims for injury, death or property damages never reach a jury verdict. Many of these cases get close to reaching a jury verdict but settle at the courthouse steps. This has resulted in expressions of frustration from attorneys, clients and insurance companies over the many years I have been a trial lawyer.
Read More Congress’ latest activities are high-energy
August 1, 2007 By Lisa Bontempo
Trying to stay updated on energy legislation this year is no small task as hundreds of legislators working through dozens of committees put their mark on what the Democratic leadership hopes will be comprehensive energy legislation.
Read More Lessons from abroad
August 1, 2007 By LP Gas
All my life I have wanted to visit Ireland. Even before I learned the details of my heritage there, the lure of this simple, magical land seemed to call me home.
Read More Traditions, trade shows and picnics
July 1, 2007 By Jay Johnston
Jim Murray stood back to soak in the view of hundreds of customers milling about the annual Ray Murray Open House at the Lee Mass corporate compound.
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