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Grab That Wheel: Create an Employee Handbook to Take Control
By George Lucas
March 22, 2010
When most owners of tire businesses see the term “employee handbook,” they are likely to have one of several thoughts – usua...
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Protect Your Good Name
July 31, 2009
A trademark usually consists
of a word, phrase, logo or other unique symbol that distinguishes a product or
company from others. To protect your good name – and unique marketing
advantage in your market, experts recommend that s...
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Commit to Safety
June 1, 2009
As a business owner, you may
want to put together a safety manual to give to employees when they are hired.
The safety manual should highlight and explain specific dangers and hazards of
your dealership and the type of work they will be performing...
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Mitigate, Don’t Litigate
May 1, 2009
Has someone accused your
dealership of discrimination? Want to save money, time and big headaches? In
today’s litigious society, it pays to look into mediation as an alternate form
of dispute resolution.
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Need a Non-Compete?
April 1, 2009
Whether your employees work
directly with customers or in the service bay, they may come into contact with
sensitive, competitive information that they could potentially use to establish
a competing business nearby.
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Avoid Discrimination Lawsuits
March 1, 2009
Let’s face it, we, as a
society, are sue happy. As a business owner, one of the biggest things you can
get sued for is discrimination. Since most tire dealers fall into the “small
business” category, there is some protection. ...
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Beware of Software Piracy
By Wayne Croswell
January 7, 2008
Have you ever heard of the
organization called the Business Software Alliance (BSA)? If you haven’t that
might be a good thing. If you have heard of them, you might not be so lucky.
The Bu...
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Five Things You're Doing Wrong and How To Fix Them
By Steve LaFerre
September 5, 2007
For as long as there have been tire magazines, we have looked for ways to improve your business. For the most part, we have focused on the basics – clean restrooms, inviting showrooms, training, technology, radialization, computerization, i...
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EPA Headaches Ahead: Compliance is Getting Harder. What Can You Do to Protect Your Business?
By Steve LaFerre
March 3, 2006
Until a few years ago, a dumpsite in sleepy southern New Hampshire, near Plaistow, had been federally approved, annually inspected and EPA certified. Even the transporters who regularly deposited their loads there were EPA licensed, and all ...
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Staying Out of the Courtroom: Is Being Sued Inevitable? Maybe. Here’s What You Should Know If the Gavel Drops
By John Rogers
May 1, 2004
“See You in Court.”Today, that’s just a fancy way of saying, “Goodbye.” Unfortunately, that's often the harsh truth when your employees, your customers or government agencies utter that short but terrifyin...
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Tire Dealer Inc.: Which is the Best Way to Form Your Business?
By John Rogers
July 1, 2003
There are six ways to form your business. Which is the right one for you? Thought about incorporating your tire business, have you? The monetary cost to do so isn’t great ®€ƒ say $500 or less, according to the many professionals ...
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Cutting the Tape: What the TREAD Act Means to You ... Today
By Steve LaFerre
February 1, 2003
What the TREAD Act Means to You ... Today Elected officials love to jump on consumer safety issues. It’s the best job security strategy around.In November 2000, that’s precisely what Congress did when the ...
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UTQG: Is it the Beginning of the End for the Regs No One Wanted?
By Jim Smith
November 1, 2002
Is it the Beginning of the End for the Regs No One Wanted?Uniform Tire Quality Grading's 35th birthday passed without fanfare last September. Given its twisted history and questionable pedigree, it's not surprising that there were no parties...
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Would You Sell Used Tires?: Dealers Can Reap Plenty of Profits But They Face Legal, Ethical Questions
By Jim Smith
May 1, 2002
Would You Sell Used Tires?
Dealers Can Reap Plenty of Profits But They Face Legal, Ethical QuestionsNo one flinches about buying a "previously owned" car. Millions trek to garage sales every weekend loo...
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