Taking stock of your company
March 1, 2003 By LP Gas
As I shared with you in last month’s column, my recommendationas Step 1 toward building a success plan for your business is for you toconduct an objective evaluation.
Read More Trounce competition during a merger
February 1, 2003 By LP Gas
ll of you have seen or know of a competitor who sold his company in your area. You also likely saw thechanges made and the problems that may have occurred during the transition period. You likely gainedseveral customers during the transition process — just by answering the phone!
Read More When Johnny comes marching home
January 1, 2003 By LP Gas
Given the current world situation, more and more military service personnel are leaving their jobs to serve our country. All employers need to be aware that they are subject to the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
Read More Failure to give up authority is costly
December 1, 2002 By LP Gas
Many long-time owners of independent propane operations struggle with turning over the reins to someone else. While understandable, it can do irreparable harm to the company.
Read More Ethical leaders reflect accountability
November 2, 2002 By LP Gas
We all look for our leaders to be ethical, but I believe thefoundation of effective leadership lies with accountability.
Read More Think outside the box when you sell
November 1, 2002 By LP Gas
At age 74, Bill knew it would be time to sell his retail propanebusiness within the next few years. The founder and 70 percent owner ofthe company had three children, none of whom were in the business.
Read More Ode to the consumate safety leader
October 1, 2002 By LP Gas
The propane industry lost a true safety leader last month with the passing of Norman L. Bushey.
Read More Whether or not you choose to sell
October 1, 2002 By LP Gas
Hundreds of you own and run retail propane operations of all sizesand complexities across the country. I applaud your fortitude, your self-reliance,your focus on customer service and your fierce independence.
Read More Don’t sabotage your banker’s support
September 1, 2002 By LP Gas
In 1996, Richard Handler took over the family propane businessafter the death of his father. He had been involved with the business whenhe was growing up, but after college he chose a career in corporate Americaand moved away.
Read More Hard times, hot bargains
September 1, 2002 By LP Gas
For sale, cheap: Nation’s sixth largest propane retailer. Publicly owned partnership with plummeting sales, empty stock value and crushing debt load. Hoping to get offer before filing for bankruptcy protection. Call day or night.
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