Qyst Tire and Automotive Repair
In 1977, John “Jack” Flick set out to build his own legacy in a two-bay Texaco gas and service station in Upper Darby, Pa. “I liked cars and I had some pretty good mechanical abilities,” he says. “No one in my family had ever been in the business. My family was shocked when I said
Start 2015 OTR Tire Sales on the Right Foot
Many of us make New Year’s resolutions each year. We resolve to do things such as lose weight or spend more time with family. These resolutions are a focus and goal that we all hope to achieve. On the business side, how many of you had resolutions to give better support to your customers, deliver
Using Personality Testing to Fill Positions and Develop Employee Strengths
Picture a tire store. You have one guy working alone in the back stacking tires who always seems to be on his phone. Or he’s walking around the shop distracting other employees. He never seems to get anything done and is seen as a drain on your business. Then one day you ask him to
Insurance Checkup
Insurance can be a large fixed cost for any tire dealer. Periodic reviews of insurance needs and coverage, however, can help reign in costs. Follow these tips in your next insurance check up to make sure your business is covered and getting the best bang for its buck: Check your deductible levels. Higher deductibles
A Cautionary Tale: Safety First
Of course, it had to happen while I was out of the shop running an errand. Frankly, if I had been there it never would have happened in the first place. One of the services my wheel repair shop provided was the welding of certain cracked wheels, if the weld could be done safely. We
5 Ways to Rev Up Tire, Service Sales
Follow these five ways to leverage your staff and rev up your tire and service sales: 1. Hire salespeople on the basis of their sales ability, not on their knowledge of the tire industry. A good salesperson can almost always learn about the products you sell, but a person who knows a lot about tires
Managing Talent
Are you working on your business or in it? This is a question that I challenge every tire and service center owner and manager to seriously consider. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone to a tire facility only to find the manager on duty in the service bays, tools in hand, working
Light Truck Tires For Work or Play
January 2015 gasoline and diesel prices were nearly a dollar lower than they were in late 2014, with prices hovering around $2 for regular grade gas and $2.90 for diesel fuel. Lower fuel prices and a stronger economy are positive indicators for the automotive market, and the light truck tire segment is no exception. In
Tire Factory Looking to the Future
More than 450 attendees participated in the 2015 Tire Factory Annual Meeting in Portland, Ore., announcing year-end results and addressing new business.
K&M Tire Co.: All in the Family
K&M Tire Co. is all about family, if you can call a major regional wholesaler with 18 distribution centers servicing dealers in 22 states a tight-knit family. Moreso, a tight-knit family made up of some 700 people that meet annually for a quaint family reunion. The Delphos, Ohio-based K&M Tire really is all about family,
6 Tax Tips For Charitable Giving
Richard Lipton, founder of Lipton CPA & Associates, says if you make charitable donations and want to claim a tax deduction for your gifts, you must itemize your deductions. He offers the following tips for business gifts to charity: Qualified charities. You can only deduct gifts you give to qualified charities. This can include churches,
Interview: Federal Tire Corp. Making Its Case
Federal Tire Corp. was founded a little over 60 years ago by Chi San Ma, in Chungli City, in the Zhongli District of Taiwan, with a population of just over 380,000. Despite its size, the Zhongli District is considered the heart of Taiwan’s industrial economy. Federal Tire is a dichotomy. On one hand, it claims
