Five New Habits to Help Your Finances
“Old habits die hard.” For better or worse, this well-worn phrase applies to many who operate in the fuel
Financial Checklist: Questions to ask when preparing price programs
Written by: Jeffrey Simpson, Angus Finance | As seen in Fuel Oil News Hedging & Pricing Program Considerations If you plan to offer pre-buy, fixed price or capped price programs this year, have you reviewed the number of gallons and customers participating in each last year? What new variables could affect the level of participation…
Why you need electronic tank monitors and extreme cold weather
Written by guest blogger, Gary Sippin, VP of Sippin Energy Products and existing GREMLIN® user Many energy marketers have experienced an alarming number of run outs, many that came unexpectedly, and not necessarily because they were behind on deliveries. Many marketers simply scratched their heads and chalked it up to some unknown degree-day forecasting anomaly.…
Evaluate Your Company’s Financial Health in Just 30 Minutes
Simple metrics to evaluate your company’s financial health Let’s face it, many owners and managers in the fuel distribution industry are great at operations and customer service but turn a blind eye to an in-depth evaluation of the financial and banking side of the business. Whether due to the day-to-day operational demands or a general…