Recently enacted legislation could lead to lower cost employee benefits
The passage of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement (SECURE) Act, which was signed into law in late December 2019, has the potential to make a significant impact on small… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/inside-secure-act/
Thinking about adding a new truck to your delivery fleet? Need to upgrade your service vans? Does your office building need a new roof? Now is the time.
Thinking about adding a new truck to your delivery fleet? Need to upgrade your service vans? Does your office building need a new roof? Now is the time. As we plunge into a new… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/why-now-best-time-buy-equipment/
Next Gen Leaders & Women in Energy position fuel professionals for success
The 2019 HEAT Show kicked off Sunday, September 15 with the launch of the Next Gen Leaders Program, a series of education sessions structured around the needs of the industry’s… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/future-now/
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NEFI held its Energy Leaders Program March 31-April 5 at the Revers Center for Energy, part of the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Led by Tuck f…
NEFI held its Energy Leaders Program March 31-April 5 at the Revers Center for Energy, part of the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Led by Tuck faculty, this weeklong… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nefi-energy-leaders-program-declared-overwhelming-success/
Acquiring another propane or fuel oil company can be a great way to grow your business. Expanded revenues and a larger geographic footprint can help boost efficiencies and contribute to a stronger bottom line. But any merger or acquisition must be approac…
Acquiring another propane or fuel oil company can be a great way to grow your business. Expanded revenues and a larger geographic footprint can help boost efficiencies and… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/now-right-time-acquire-another-company/
In January, the Treasury Department issued final regulations and other guidance on a substantial provision of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). The bill allows owners of sole proprietorships, partnerships, trusts, and S corporations to deduct up to 20 per…
In January, the Treasury Department issued final regulations and other guidance on a substantial provision of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). The bill allows owners of sole… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/treasury-issues-final-rules-20-business-tax-deduction/
Another heating season has come to a close, and many fuel oil and propane dealers across the northern U.S. are pleased with the outcome. While snowfall amounts may have frustrated skiers by coming up short of expectations, temperatures did not disappoint.…
Another heating season has come to a close, and many fuel oil and propane dealers across the northern U.S. are pleased with the outcome. While snowfall amounts may have frustrated… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/make-good-year-even-better/
The only thing harder than knowing the right time to start a business is recognizing when to sell it. Choosing to sell the fuel oil or propane company that you have nurtured and guided for so long can be a difficult decision. There are practical considera…
The only thing harder than knowing the right time to start a business is recognizing when to sell it. Choosing to sell the fuel oil or propane company that you have nurtured and… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/6-signs-you-should-sell-your-business/
As a business owner, you want to build an organization that will continue to flourish after you have retired. That is particularly true in the fuel oil and propane industry, where family-owned companies are common. Yet the incidence of a family business b…
As a business owner, you want to build an organization that will continue to flourish after you have retired. That is particularly true in the fuel oil and propane industry, where… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/9-steps-preparing-your-successor/
Diversification is not a new concept in the fuel oil and propane industry. Many — if not most — energy retailers have long ago moved beyond offering just fuel delivery. The reasons are many, including having a “backup” revenue source, maintaining a revenu…
Diversification is not a new concept in the fuel oil and propane industry. Many — if not most — energy retailers have long ago moved beyond offering just fuel delivery. The… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/five-questions-ask-diversifying-your-product-line/
“How do RINs work and who profits?” Those were the questions Sandra Dunphy attempted to answer at the Southern New England Energy Conference, September 25. It’s a tall order for anyone, because the Renewable Identification Number (RIN) market is notorious…
“How do RINs work and who profits?” Those were the questions Sandra Dunphy attempted to answer at the Southern New England Energy Conference, September 25. It’s a tall order for… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/rinderella-fuel-story/
Having a hard time hiring good people to work at your propane or fuel oil company? Struggling to keep experienced people? Welcome to the new world facing employers. The robust economy has made finding and hiring qualified workers a monumentally difficult …
Having a hard time hiring good people to work at your propane or fuel oil company? Struggling to keep experienced people? Welcome to the new world facing employers. The robust… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/boosting-benefits/
