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Coaching vs. managing

April 5, 2013 - By

By coaching instead of managing, we can help the individuals on our team to improve their performance. read more

New life in the cabinet heater movement

March 11, 2013 - By

Sam McTier’s quest to help the industry commercialize an indoor cabinet heater fueled by propane from a composite cylinder is a hot topic yet again. read more

Five-year plan

February 22, 2013 - By

Now is the time to start planning for replacements so that your future employees will be in the pipeline and ready to go to work when the need arises. read more

Retailer steps up in aftermath of unprecedented wildfire

January 31, 2013 - By

Texas retailer Sharp Propane got some unique exposure in December after it was chosen to participate in a homebuilding project... read more

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States making accommodations for marketers amid high demand

January 21, 2013 - By

Western marketers are experiencing tremendous demand for propane this month as cold temperatures are impacting several states. read more

A business coach will listen and lead, and you will learn

January 18, 2013 - By

A business coach will listen to your problem without the emotion that often blinds us to the reality of the situation. read more

A look ahead to Midwest

January 14, 2013 - By

There’s no denying trade show attendance across all industries has largely been down over the last few years. The Midwest... read more

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Payment efficiencies achievable for retailers of all sizes

January 8, 2013 - By

The check-depositing process can be an annoying one for businesses. Trips to the bank several times per week mean time... read more

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ESPN reporter using accident as chance to promote propane safety

January 4, 2013 - By

As a Google Alerts user who receives daily emails containing news items related to all things propane, I’ll sometimes come... read more

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Blue Star still making use of classic bobtail

December 20, 2012 - By

Blue Star Gas got more than 1 million miles out of the International Loadstar 1600 bobtail it purchased in 1966.... read more

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