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Is it lights out for a national energy bill? Posted on 01 Feb 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

New year, same frustrating challenges in Washington after the promising push for a comprehensive national energy bill withered in the cold winds of December. Read more»

Debunking propane supply myths Posted on 01 Feb 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

I hope you'll agree that one of the most exciting aspects of our industry involves the commodity side of the business and its unpredictability of both disruptions in supply distribution and wholesale propane price spikes. Read more»

Energy bill falls short, but still alive Posted on 01 Jan 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

For the second year in a row, big benefits to the propane industry didn’t quite make it through Congress. Read more»

No place to hide Posted on 01 Jan 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

The sophisticated technology that the Department of Homeland Security may mandate for hazardous materials haulers can also benefit a propane marketer's bottom line. Read more»

Making a splash Posted on 01 Jan 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

For most of the nation's propane retailers, summer is a slow period, a time to regroup after one busy winter heating season and plan for the next. Some retailers -- particularly those in the South -- stay busy selling fuel for heating swimming pools. Read more»

Records reflect successful businesses Posted on 01 Jan 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

Based on my experience of examining many businesses in this industry, I believe there is a direct correlation between the quality of a business and its record keeping. Read more»

Good news and hope Posted on 01 Jan 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

Good news and reason for optimism to start the New Year: The American Petroleum Institute reports a healthy increase in propane sales in 2002 despite several daunting obstacles. Read more»

Health plan reimbursements expand Posted on 01 Jan 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

The IRS recently ruled that group health plans – including flexible spending arrangements and health reimbursement arrangements – are permitted to reimburse participants for certain over-the-counter medicines such as antacids, pain relievers, allergy medications, and cold medicine. Read more»

Lead, follow or get out of the way Posted on 01 Jan 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

This old axiom says it all when it comes to safety leadership. Read more»

A vital part of the puzzle Posted on 01 Jan 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

Routing and mapping was the final piece of the puzzle in my quest for a productive forecasting and delivery system. Read more»