If you’re looking to grow your heating oil or propane business, having great back-office software can be a game changer. There are a handful of software providers to choose from, so we’ll walk through some questions to ask while you’re searching. 1 – What Kind of Support Does the Company Offer? Good support is invaluable. …
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Droplet Fuel introduces its all new driver app with electronic meter integration. The app, available in iOS and Android versions, connects via Bluetooth to the meter in the truck. The office staff simply routes stops and assigns them to a driver. The driver gets in the truck and starts delivering without even stopping in the …
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There are many ways to manage a home heating oil or propane delivery business. From index cards and rolodexes, to fully automated solutions, there’s something for everyone. A major step forward for any business is to invest in fuel delivery scheduling software. In this post, we’ll cover the basics of how the software works, and …
Routing your deliveries can be both time consuming and hectic. If you rely on printed tickets and sorting through a pile in the office each morning, chances are there are a few ways to save time. A best practice is to utilize software that maps your stops visually. Sort through stops based on delivery date …
Being in the heating oil industry, we get to work with companies of all types. From older companies that operate without even using a computer, to newer companies with state-of-the-art equipment, we’ve seen it all. What’s amazing is seeing what’s important to each of them. In this post we’ll walk you through some things to …
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As a heating oil provider, one of your worst fears is letting your automatic delivery customers run out. A runout is a headache for everyone involved. From making a middle-of-the-night delivery, to restarting the burner, nobody is happy. Not to mention the homeowner with no heat or hot water… In this post we’ll explore best …
Automatic delivery customers should be your most treasured accounts. As opposed to will-call customers, you can deliver to your automatic delivery customers on your own terms. Further, because of the peace of mind provided, you can often charge more per gallon to your automatic delivery accounts. Homeowners are willing to pay a premium to not …
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Running a heating oil delivery business can be a lot of fun and very profitable if done right. In this post we’ll walk through some of the best practices that successful heating oil dealers are using to grow their business. 1 – Invest in a Website with Online Ordering One of the common themes throughout …
