Part III: Evaluating the state of crude prices
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, continues to evaluate the current state of crude prices. read more
Understand vicarious liability when contracting
One way that some states increase risk exposure is through vicarious liability, when the work involves abnormally dangerous or inherently dangerous work. read more
Part II: Evaluating the state of crude prices
The growing strength in crude’s price is a threat to propane retailers trying to hedge against higher prices this winter. read more
10 safety checks to complete during the off-season
Safety checks to complete during the off-season include looking for hazards and worn-out equipment, and evaluating maintenance and housekeeping. read more
Evaluating the state of crude prices
If crude prices stay where they are or trend higher, it won’t take much improvement in the propane fundamental picture to see a rapid rise in propane’s price. read more
Newsletters still work hard for propane operations
Customer newsletters are still the most effective tool for propane retailers to reach their customers directly with no overlap or shortfall in distribution. read more
Propane retailers fulfill ‘dual mandate’ to manage price risk
Propane retailers can manage the risk of the unknown by making decisions based on the opportunities or threats the market presents at any given moment. read more
Organize technology to do your due diligence
Christopher Caywood discusses what buyers and sellers should know about technology during a transaction in his monthly column. read more
Propane inventory possibilities to start the winter
Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions looks at the high, low and average propane inventory builds from this point in the year to the first week of October. read more
What to look for when buying a propane company
If you are a propane company in acquisition mode, there are several key factors to consider when assessing a potential target company. read more
