Understanding volatile propane prices
October 1, 2003 By LP Gas
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 When the company gets sold
September 1, 2003 By LP Gas
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 Tax cuts: what’s in it for you?
September 1, 2003 By LP Gas
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 Government (in)action
September 1, 2003 By LP Gas
Propane price spikes in two of the last three winters had unhappy constituents from the 4.6 million propane-dependent households chewing the ears of their Congressional representatives for help.
Read More Who are your safety stakeholders?
September 1, 2003 By LP Gas
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 To buy or not to buy
September 1, 2003 By LP Gas
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 Tanking Out
September 1, 2003 By LP Gas
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 Defending the promising ag market
September 1, 2003 By LP Gas
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 A safety conscience must be exercised
August 1, 2003 By Jay Johnston
Call them gremlins, shoulder angels or devils, leprechauns, fairies or elves – it is the weight our conscience that determines the choices we make every day.
Read More Buying made affordable
August 1, 2003 By LP Gas
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.
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