In the Know: Truck maintenance

June 30, 2022 By Shawn Treat

Shawn Treat from Propane Resources discusses the importance of truck maintenance and repairs – while considering shortages with labor and supplies.

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In the Know: Mergers & acquisitions

May 26, 2022 By Adam Zoellner

Adam Zoellner of Propane Resources examines what the future might look like for independent propane companies looking to sell.

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In the Know: 2021-22 winter recap

April 21, 2022 By Allan Degenhardt

Allan Degenhardt of Propane Resources reviews propane supply and pricing dynamics during the 2021-22 winter heating season.

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In the Know: Managing customer information

March 31, 2022 By Tammy Day

Tammy Day, marketing and communications director at Propane Resources, addresses best practices for managing customer lists.

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In the Know: Evaluating fee structures as costs rise

March 3, 2022 By Marty Lerum

Propane retailers have been hit harder by recent inflation than many independent businesses due to the fact that we deal with more commodity variables.

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Marketers are raising wages to recruit the next generation of employees. Photo: iStock.com/Kris Hanke

In the Know: Shift to an opportunity mindset

January 3, 2022 By Tamera Kovacs

Propane Resources’ Tamera Kovacs addresses challenges and opportunities propane retailers face as they refocus their businesses in 2022.

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In the Know: Manage the tank shortage

December 23, 2021 By Cooper Wilburn

With tank costs increasing, Cooper Wilburn of Propane Resources suggests ways propane retailers can reduce the need for cash to purchase new or used tanks.

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