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Team up with builders to boost profits Posted on 01 Nov 2003 in the Current Issue categories.

Those looking to grow their businesses have many options when it comes to marketing strategies. Read more»

Are your trucks a target for terrorism? Posted on 01 Nov 2003 in the Current Issue categories.

Alone and in the dark, bobtail drivers and bulk transport operators cover their routes around the clock, providing service well into the wee hours. Isolated conditions and an explosive cargo carry Homeland Security risks that are aggressively being addressed by government regulators, politicians and trucking industry associations. Read more»

End of the Level Propane saga Posted on 01 Nov 2003 in the Current Issue categories.

News that AmeriGas recently purchased former Ohio-based Level Propane brings to an end one of the wildest and most controversial issues that I have witnessed in my six years with this industry. Read more»

‘P’ is for propane Posted on 01 Oct 2003 in the Current Issue categories.

Teaching educators about the benefits of propane-powered school buses can a rewarding experience for a propane marketer. The enrichment can be further enhanced when the retailer also assists the districts in obtaining government grants to cover all the costs. Read more»

Safety is where you find it Posted on 01 Oct 2003 in the Current Issue categories.

Ask a North Dakota farmer where to hunt for grouse and he'll tell you, "Grouse are where you find them." Kind of like the line, "you'll never catch a fish unless your line is in the water," but more vague. So where do we hunt for safety? Read more»

Bang for the buck Posted on 01 Oct 2003 in the Current Issue categories.

It's going to take a lot of cash to prove whether the propane industry's money is being well spent. Read more»

New FCC rules on unsolicited faxes Posted on 01 Oct 2003 in the Current Issue categories.

There has been substantial interest generated by the new Federal Communications Commission rules on unsolicited faxes. As proposed, companies will no longer be able to fax advertisements to existing customers without first obtaining a signed written consent from the customer for the specific fax number to which the fax is to be sent. Read more»

Understanding volatile propane prices Posted on 01 Oct 2003 in the Current Issue categories.

Propane prices, like most energy commodities, continue to experience extreme volatility. There are a number of factors impacting propane prices during the year. Read more»

Upside down and back to normal for acquisitions Posted on 01 Oct 2003 in the Current Issue categories.

I’ve never met anybody in acquisitions who wouldn’t tell at least a little fib, to keep you from knowing what was really happening. Read more»

Cargo tank rule changes eased Posted on 01 Oct 2003 in the Current Issue categories.

New cargo tank rules won't cause as much trouble as previously feared. Read more»