Preparing your business for a possible sale should start years before exploring options. Photo: iStock.com/peopleimages

Driving toward the sale of your propane operation

June 4, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

The time is now to start increasing the value of your propane company before a potential buyer looks into a possible acquisition.

This article is tagged with Marty Kirshner, Mergers and Acquisitions and posted in Current Issue, Featured

2018-19 merger & acquisition activity

June 4, 2019 By LP Gas

Take a look at the M&A activity LP Gas magazine reported on over the last 12 months.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Cetane Associates, EDP, Ferrellgas, Mergers and Acquisitions, Paraco Gas, propane distributors, Suburban Propane, Superior Plus Corp. and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Key details about the driver of the tractor-trailer were revealed during the case. Photo: iStock.com/ThomasShanahan

A teaching moment on trucking accidents

May 29, 2019 By John McCoy

A $100 million trucking verdict sheds light on the importance of training drivers and steps to take in the event of an accident.

This article is tagged with cannabis, drivers, hiring, John McCoy, Legal Brief, safety, training and posted in Current Issue, Featured

DeCarli's Propane donated tanks and fuel to those California residents effected by wildfires. Photo courtesy of DeCarli’s Propane

LPG Spotlight: DeCarli’s Propane

May 17, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

DeCarli’s Propane, a California propane retailer, aids those affected by wildfires with tank and fuel donations.

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The oil and gas shale boom has made propane more cost competitive with electricity. Photo by Harris Baker.

Calling propane businesses to prepare for the road ahead

May 15, 2019 By Randy Doyle and Michael Sloan

ICF’s Mike Sloan and propane industry veteran Randy Doyle explain why it’s time for propane retailers to prioritize and plan for the industry’s future.

This article is tagged with autogas, HVAC, ICF, Mike Sloan, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane prices, Randy Doyle and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Clark, far right, working in the Caribbean during a bobtail training event. He says working in the propane industry has taken him around the world. Photo courtesy of Tom Clark

Propane Personality: RMPA’s Tom Clark

May 13, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

A conversation with Tom Clark, the executive director of the Rocky Mountain Propane Association

This article is tagged with Propane Personality, Rocky Mountain Propane Association, state association, Tom Clark and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Winter 2019 brought weather challenges, but supply lines hold steady to maintain service. Photo: iStock.com/AlbertPego

Propane industry still strong through past winter heating season

May 13, 2019 By James Guyette

Supply lines hold steady and customers stay cozy during the 2019 winter, which brought challenging weather extremes to retailers.

This article is tagged with Greg Noll, heating season, Kansas, Kentucky, Leslie Anderson, New England, Northeast, Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE), propane marketers, Propane Marketers Association of Kansas, state association and posted in Current Issue, Featured

ave you completed an audit of your safety documentation over the last 12 months? Photo: iStock.com/YinYang

What safety documents are in your filing cabinet?

May 7, 2019 By Jerry Schimmel

Having proper safety documentation is critical to protect your propane company, your customers and your employees.

This article is tagged with Department of Transportation (DOT), Jerry Schimmel, NFPA 58, P3 Propane Safety, safety and posted in Current Issue, Featured

8.2 billion gallons of propane were sold in the United States during the warm 2017. Photo by Joe McCarthy

ICF report makes retailers wary of warmer weather

May 3, 2019 By Brian Richesson

More mild weather conditions in 2017 hamper propane gallon sales, according to the Annual Retail Propane Sales Report conducted by ICF.

This article is tagged with Eric Kuhle, ICF, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), weather and posted in Current Issue, Featured

“Your website is one of the key tools to market your company and educate consumers.” Photo by Allison Barwacz

Using your website as a marketing tool to help grow gallons

April 25, 2019 By Allison Kral

Because people spend so much time on mobile platforms, it’s critical that your company implements a digital marketing strategy to connect to your customers.

This article is tagged with marketing, Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, Warm Thoughts Communications and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

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