A shortage of qualified drivers and service technicians will continue to challenge propane marketers during the busy heating season. (Photo courtesy of PERC)

Steps to 2023-24 winter success

October 3, 2023 By John Powell

You’ve surely seen increased costs across virtually all facets of your operation. Here are some tips to help propane marketers deal with higher costs.

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Propane Personality: Trent Hampton

October 2, 2023 By Chris Lewis

As CEO, Trent Hampton’s primary responsibility is to hire and retain top talent that will represent Lakes Gas. Learn more about his career in propane.

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A good safety program is a propane marketer’s first line of defense to control increases in premiums. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

State of the insurance market

September 29, 2023 By LP Gas

LP Gas asked insurance providers to offer their perspectives on the market and to share their message for propane marketers.

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Only registered inspectors can qualify hazardous materials cargo tanks. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Perform successful DOT inspections

September 28, 2023 By LP Gas

Registered inspectors must earn specific qualifications with the U.S. Department of Transportation to enforce the Hazardous Materials Regulations.

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Cruel summer: Extreme weather events impact propane marketers year-round

September 25, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Extreme weather events and disasters are year-round occurrences that have the potential to seriously impact propane marketers and their customers.

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LPG Spotlight: Pinnacle Propane

September 22, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in New Mexico is pinnacle for propane retailer’s hot air balloon business and community involvement.

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In the Know: Delivery efficiency

September 21, 2023 By Cooper Wilburn

Propane Resources consultant Cooper Wilburn suggests ways propane retailers can improve delivery efficiency and reliability.

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Source: Gray, Gray & Gray 2023 propane industry survey

Propane industry survey shows wage growth

September 19, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

Gray, Gray & Gray, a consulting, accounting and business advisory firm for the propane industry, released the results of the firm’s annual propane industry survey for 2023.

This article is tagged with Angus Energy, Employee hiring, employee retention, energy industry, Gray Gray & Gray, hiring, Marty Kirshner, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane industry, survey and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

The right insurance can be a confusing task for any business but especially for propane marketers. (Cover: Serts/iStock Unreleased/Getty Images (cube); Yongyut Chanthaboot (sign), Koksikoks (stripes), BlueJay (dollar sign)/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

How retailers are solving the insurance puzzle

September 18, 2023 By Phillip M. Perry

From liability to workers’ compensation coverage, propane marketers must manage risk and meet the unique needs of the industry to protect their operations.

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Recruitment and retention: Strategies to navigate a changing landscape

September 15, 2023 By Kathy Johnson

In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, recruiting and retaining top talent have become more intricate and challenging than ever before.

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