Business Leadership
Redwood Oil Company, Inc. is a leading convenience retailer that operates 24 high-performing convenience stores throughout Northern California. The Company was founded in 1972 when Peter Van Alyea opened the first Redwood Market in Marin...
Running a petroleum company is a complex business, especially with myriad moving parts impacted by real-time events. Having pre-set, critical financial data points available for review, tracking and benchmarking should be part of the management...
As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect. Strategic planning isn’t just about updating a spreadsheet, it’s about defining direction, setting goals, and aligning your team around a vision that...
In convenience stores and fuel distribution businesses, where every detail matters—from safe handling of fuel to fast and friendly customer service—the phrase “I didn’t know” can be costly. It can mean a frustrated customer, a...
Small business owners in fuel distribution, retail and business-related downstream energy face unique challenges. Volatile margins, regulatory requirements and environmental compliance can place pressure on growth and profitability. Amid these headwinds, one powerful but often...
Group captive insurance has gained traction with Study Groups members over the last number of years as an alternative to traditional insurance. At its core, a group captive is an insurance company collectively owned by...
