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When I give a presentation I always list the stakeholders. That’s because every presentation, regardless of topic, begins with understanding issues and being aware of all people and associations that have a stake in the process. Read more»
Look for another contentious conference over energy legislation in Congress this fall. Rather than slug it out provision by provision on the Senate floor, the Senate has passed the same bill it approved last year. Read more»
Heading into the 2003-04 winter season, propane retailers and wholesalers have a lot to think about. Last winter may have put the propane industry on notice that demand is up dramatically, and the supply situation needs serious improvement to address new realities. Read more»
Propane got a unique boost in visibility as a viable alternative fuel just in time for a rejuvenated debate by government officials for a national energy policy. Read more»
In response to his July article "All customers don't offer equal value," I agree wholeheartedly with LP/Gas business columnist Carl Hughes that in his hypothetical residential vs. agriculture scenario all customers do not offer equal value. In fact, I would suggest that any time a business slashes margins by more than 58 percent for similar volumes -- as Mr. Hughes implies happens with agricultural customers -- then equitable profits and business value are unrealistic expectations. Read more»
As the owners/operators of a small retail propane company neared retirement age, they chose to sell their business to a larger regional propane distributor. As is typical in this industry, the owners of the selling company were very active in the day-to-day operations, in the office as well as in deliveries and service to residential customers. Read more»
Let's take a look at what The Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 means for you, the business operator. Read more»
Corporate Capabilities 2003 spotlight. Read more»
Propane marketers in general - and small business owners in particular - stand to save thousands of dollars in capital costs following the federal tax cuts recently signed into law by President Bush. Read more»
Last year, President Bush signed into law the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which makes sweeping amendments to securities laws and other laws affecting public companies. It was enacted largely in response to the Enron, Worldcom and Global Crossings scandals. Read more»
