Posts by Christopher Caywood

Think of propane as a delivery service Posted on 06 Dec 2022 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

Christopher Caywood encourages propane retailers to go the last mile for customers by thinking of propane marketing as last-mile delivery logistics. Read more»

Invest in employee-driven tech Posted on 20 Oct 2022 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Christopher Caywood shares how employee driven technology can be used to improve your team's retention and efficiency. Read more»

4 categories to update your business data Posted on 28 Jul 2022 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Propane retailers should remember that databases deserve a refresh in the summer to keep customer and equipment information updated. Read more»

Always be ready for sale Posted on 09 Jun 2022 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Christopher Caywood explains why technology-supported processes drive better results, or a higher multiple, which bodes well when selling a business. Read more»

Cultivate ‘customer intimacy’ Posted on 18 Mar 2022 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

Successful companies must continually customize products and services to meet customers’ changing needs in the digital age. Read more»

Mitigate software vulnerabilities Posted on 08 Feb 2022 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

Christopher Caywood encourages propane retailers to address network and software security to protect their business and customers. Read more»

Customer contact: Shift from snail mail to digital communication Posted on 16 Dec 2021 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Christopher Caywood explains how his company has shifted to digital communications and why it makes sense from demographic and cost standpoints. Read more»

Technology expedites fall propane deliveries Posted on 16 Sep 2021 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Christopher Caywood explains how technology can mitigate the risk of winter price spikes and product shortages for propane retailers. Read more»

Let’s get on the same (web) page Posted on 21 Jul 2021 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Christopher Caywood explains easy steps propane retailers can take to update company websites to convey safety and environmental messages. Read more»

Set a technology strategy Posted on 17 Jun 2021 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Technology is a key component of strategy, and you ought to have a technology strategy that fits into your overall business strategy. Read more»