Because cash is king
October 1, 2007 By Patrick Hyland
Nothing else matters if you can’t pay your bills.
Read More Getting prepared for the busy season
October 1, 2007 By John McCoy
Take a few moments now to remind your team of the need to run a safe operation.
Read More Low build fuels concern
September 1, 2007 By LP Gas
Amassive expansion in liquid natural gas production had propane experts earlier this year forecasting a record boost in supply and a resulting drop in prices for propane marketers gearing up for the 2007-08 winter.
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 Buried Treasure
August 1, 2007 By LP Gas
Far removed from the grueling pace of a frigid Northeast winter season, Dayne Brady wipes the sweat from his face, squints into the brilliant sunshine and recounts the details of his company’s $3 million investment to more than double the bulk storage at the only propane company that has ever operated in the Caribbean Islands.
Read More Glowing Opportunity
August 1, 2007 By LP Gas
Having the capability and desire to offer customers propane-powered zone heaters, grills and other indoor and outdoor auxiliary appliances can add some significant sizzle to your bottom line. Marketers actively working these categories say they are achieving a competitive advantage over retailers that don’t supply this equipment or the related installation and maintenance services.
Read More Cabinet heater concerns
June 1, 2007 By Patrick Hyland
The timing could not have been worse for news to circulate about the rupture of five propane-filled composite cylinders at a Heritage Propane facility in Miami April 4, 10 and 13 – just eight weeks before the propane industry had hoped to tap into the virgin cabinet heater market.
Read More Switching gears
May 1, 2007 By LP Gas
General Motors’ decision to provide a dedicated propane engine with enough muscle to power bobtails was just the answer to pleas from frustrated propane marketers nationwide.
Read More Can NPGA still represent everyone?
March 1, 2007 By LP Gas
Recently, a headline on the inside business section pages of the Washington Post caught my eye. It read: Accounting Firms Form Policy Group. Having once worked for the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), I stopped to read the story.
Read More Insurance buyers: beware to be safe
March 1, 2007 By Jay Johnston
Seems just like yesterday we met as an NPGA task force to study alternative insurance options. In 2003 we published a white paper that referred to insurance industry cycles and future price reductions. We forecast lower premiums and more choices. It happened.
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