Don’t let distractions knock your company off course
October 9, 2014 By Ken Albrecht
A perfectly functional passenger jet crashed in the Florida Everglades in December of 1972. Eastern Airlines Flight 401…
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Buy-sell agreements smooth family business transitions
May 3, 2011 By LP Gas
Most family business owners expect their thriving enterprises to transfer to the younger generation with minimal fuss and bother. Reality, though, can be far different. Absent a carefully designed plan, misunderstandings and disputes can turn any business transition into a costly train wreck.
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 Are you financially motivated?
July 1, 2007 By Carl Hughes
I pose this rhetorical question to examine some of the decisions we make in our propane companies that fly in the face of reaching for maximum financial performance.
Read More Systematically making good decisions
September 1, 2006 By Carl Hughes
As an owner and/or manager of a retail propane business, you’re required to make many daily decisions involving employees. These decisions include all aspects of your operation and, when combined, reflect the direction and character of your company.
Read More Does your company have a target on its back?
December 1, 2005 By John McCoy
Despite a considerable effort to operate businesses safely, many companies complain that the cost of lawsuits is dragging down their ability to operate profitably.
Read More All customers don’t offer equal value
July 1, 2003 By LP Gas
Many in this industry mistakenly believe that the value of their business will go up if only they sold more gallons.
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