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Right on Time With Your Body's Internal Clock
August 03, 2009
The body clock we are all born with is responsible for whether you are a morning or night person. This invisible force may also dictate what type of small business might be right for you. The internal timepiece determines if you are a "lark" or "early bird", meaning the kind of person who is up at dawn, sharp as a tack and raring to go full force. If you are lethargic and... read more
 
Juggling the Work-Life Balance in a Small Business
June 01, 2009
Work-life balance has become the new buzzword for companies seeking to create more employee-friendly work environments. Actually, to call it "new" is a bit of a misnomer; employers have been exploring this concept for several years, but lately the interest in establishing work-life policies has been accelerating as more companies jump on the bandwagon. Work-life balance has different... read more
 
Maintain Your Enthusiasm
May 01, 2009
If any single thing is key to small business success, it's maintaining an optimistic, enthusiastic attitude. Even in the best of times, tire dealers and employees face daily challenges. When the economy is slowing, these challenges are magnified. To overcome them and to keep moving forward, an enthusiastic attitude is crucial. 1. Maintain a positive outlook. Rises and falls in the general... read more
 
Controlling A Tight Schedule
April 01, 2009
Are you taking on too much and sabotaging your creativity? It happens. Take a look at your time schedule today. Is it so jam-packed that you don’t have room for lunch or even a bathroom break? Something is wrong if you answered “yes.” You are part of an elite corps of business managers who work long hours, take little or no vacation time and work during your time off... read more
 
Stressed Out
March 01, 2009
Are you or your employees stress-puppies? Stress plays a big role in productivity – lost work time and reduced job performance – but more importantly with your health. Nearly one-half of all premature deaths in the U.S. are caused by stress-related illness. Be aware of the recognizable signs of stress: • Lack of sleep. Insomnia or a lack of sleep is a major symptom of... read more
 
Healthy Holiday Habits Start Now
November 01, 2008
Entrepreneurs are used to working long hours and occasionally ignoring their health, all for the sake of making their small business a success. With the holiday season quickly approaching and leftover Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and Christmas goodies all racing through our heads, now is the time to establish healthy holiday habits that will make your New Year's resolutions last well beyond... read more
 
How Safe Is Your Shop?
June 17, 2008
When I started asking dealers that question, the answers that I got were all across the board. Most answers usually started with a "yes," but after some discussion its ometimes changed to an "I think so." Finally, after digging a bit more, the response moved to an "I don't really know." This could be a concern in that tire dealers may not even recognize they have a problem... read more
 
The Ties That Bind: How Do Successful Tire Dealers Cope When Home and Work Collide?
March 29, 2005
What if your boss is Mom or Dad? What if your closest, most trusted business partner is your brother or sister? Do you need a psychiatrist’s couch or a punching bag? Or maybe – just maybe – you don’t have a problem working with and living with relatives 24/7/365. In fact, what if just the opposite is true – that shared chromosomes or marriage vows are a business... read more
 
The Golden Years
July 01, 2003
Small Biz Owners Can Take Advantage of Many Different Retirement PlansA quiet revolution has occurred in small business retirement planning, brought about by some new tax laws that drastically alter the playing field of small business retirement plans.Since the passing of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001, small business owners could begin to put away more pre-tax money... read more
 
  
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