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www.fueloilnews.com | FUEL OIL NEWS | JULY 2015 21 at current levels, versus 43% last quar- ter and 69% in October; as in January, two% expect decreases; and 12% are un- sure compared to 14% last January. Concerning their current profit- generating activities, 69% listed selling new accounts and 65% cited increased service to existing clients, both the same percentages as January. This was fol- lowed by 44% who selected adding new services or products versus 50% in Janu- ary, and 33% chose investing in new im- provement initiatives. Insperity conducted the survey April 7-9, 2015, of chief executive officers, chief financial officers and other execu- tives in a variety of industries from its base of approximately 5,400 Workforce Optimization® clients throughout the United States. The overall sampling er- ror of the national survey is (+/- 4.5)% at the 95% confidence level. CARGASENERGY.COM FOR FUEL DISTRIBUTION AND HVAC SERVICE COMPANIES Cargas Systems has announced the recent launch of CargasEnergy.com, a newly designed website for their Cargas Energy product, a leading software application for fuel delivery and HVAC service com- panies across the country. The new website features educational information, industry best practices, bold visual components and a modern naviga- tional structure. Visitors will experience a vibrant and seamless view of Cargas En- ergy software and its deep functionality in multiple formats: dynamic videos, in- depth product demonstrations, customer testimonials, an interactive blog and ex- tended on page content. The website is intended to educate fuel dealers and HVAC service companies on the benefits, features and functionality of Cargas Energy as a software alternative to their outdated or inefficient systems. "Our goal was a ground up redesign of the website to provide content on the top business benefits to fuel dealers of implementing a modern web based soft- ware product like Cargas Energy," says Aaron Cargas, director of product devel- opment & marketing, Cargas Systems. "In addition, frequent enhancements and ongoing updates to CargasEnergy.com will provide new and returning visitors with the most relevant and current infor- mation on our market offerings." Cargas is an employee-owned soft- ware and consulting company, specializ- ing in two areas: Cargas Energy, vertical software for fuel delivery and HVAC ser- vice companies and Microsoft Dynam- ics™ and Intacct solutions for a broad range of industries. Set Aside August 11 for an Essential Webinar! GROWING YOUR BUSINESS WITH BIOHEAT ® Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (REG) and Fuel Oil News have partnered to present heating oil dealers and marketers with es- sential information on how Bioheat ® blended fuel can be an important part of your product mix. John Maniscalco, formerly of the New York Oil Heating Associa- tion, will discuss current trends impacting the heating oil market and what these trends mean to heating oil retailers with a focus on some of the initiatives in New York and the Northeast. In addition, John will provide an overview of legislative activities in the North- east and how these can and will impact the market. Jon Scharingson with REG will discuss how adding Bioheat blended fuel to the product mix can help enhance margins and grow your heat- ing oil business. Learn the economics, mandates and incentives available to retailers, as well as availability, logistics and ease of integration. Also get perspective on the environmental advantages of Bioheat and recent ASTM decision regarding the use of higher blend levels. The webinar will be moderated by Keith Reid, Fuel Oil News editor. Join us on Tuesday, August 11 at 1:30 Central for this important webinar, brought to you by the Renewable Energy Group and Fuel Oil News. Save your seat now at FuelOilNews.com/webinar