New Congress gets back at it
The 108th Congress that convened in January will have to revisit many of the energyissues the 107th Congress never resolved. read more
Essentials for success: a business plan
It has been said that the typical small business owner would never consider taking a family vacation without first carefully planning dates of departure and arrival, obtaining hotel reservations, reserving tickets in advance for hard-to-get events and carefully laying out what to pack. read more
Pushing Propane’s Plusses
Propane's prominence as a motor vehicle fuel appears ready to shift into overdrive with construction of the nation's first alternative fuels Regional Transportation Center in San Diego. read more
A Push for Plastic
One of the propane industry's most enduring and recognizable public images - and one of its healthiest market segments - could be headed for a major overhaul. read more
Trounce competition during a merger
ll of you have seen or know of a competitor who sold his company in your area. You also likely saw thechanges made and the problems that may have occurred during the transition period. You likely gainedseveral customers during the transition process -- just by answering the phone! read more
The game of safety poker
My fascination with card playing began as I watched the TV show Maverick. I learned the skills of pokeralways included banter and usually ended with the phrase “My old Pappy used to say . . .†just asMaverick would gather up the pot. read more
2003 Top 50 propane retailers
The books on fiscal year 2002 are officially closed, and AmeriGas Partners again has retained itscrown as the largest U.S. propane retailer in the annual LP/Gas Top 50 rankings. read more
2003 Top 50 propane retailer rankings
Profiles of the largest propane retail marketers in the United States read more
