8.2 billion gallons of propane were sold in the United States during the warm 2017. Photo by Joe McCarthy

Is it time to buy a bobtail?

August 9, 2019 By Jeff Thompson and Cooper Wilburn

Propane Resources’ Jeff Thompson and Cooper Wilburn explain tax code updates that may incentivize propane retailers to make equipment investments.

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Winter 2019 brought weather challenges, but supply lines hold steady to maintain service. Photo: iStock.com/AlbertPego

In the Know: Safety tips when facing severe weather

August 1, 2019 By Tamera Kovacs

Propane Resources outlines the steps propane retailers should take when severe weather is threatening their operations.

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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: NPGA Propane Expo takeaways

June 13, 2019 By Tammy Day

Propane Resources offers its insights on the 2019 NPGA Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo after attending the show in Atlanta.

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The balance sheet versus the cash flow statement

April 4, 2019 By Jeff Thompson

Propane Resources’ Jeff Thompson tackles which financial record is most important to propane retailers and their business operations.

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In the Know: Mariner East 2 pipeline launch

February 21, 2019 By Jeff Thompson

Propane Resources explains how the opening of Mariner East 2 will impact the U.S. propane market.

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In the Know: Focusing on more burner tips, propane appliance customers in 2019

January 24, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Propane Resources explains what part of a retail propane operation business owners should focus on in 2019.

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Employee hiring and workforce develop are one of the key issues faces the propane industry. Photo: Joe McCarthy

In the Know: Propane industry faces employee-hiring issues

December 27, 2018 By Tammy Day and Tamera Kovacs

Propane Resources’ Tammy Day and Tamera Kovacs examine employee hiring as one of the major challenges facing the propane industry.

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In the Know: What is the impact of the midterm elections

November 15, 2018 By Jeff Thompson

Jeff Thompson of Propane Resources breaks down the impact of the 2018 midterm elections and its potential impact of the propane industry.

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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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