Talking ‘Bout Their Generation, Yeah
I clearly recall as a youth hearing my parents and grandparents bemoaning my age group brethren. How they were nuthin’ but a buncha dirty, long-haired, lazy, clowning, ignorant, un-American commie-pinko, hippie dippies. No, I didn’t make that up. We turned out pretty damn good, all in all. But now we turn an eye to our
TIA Adds Medical Plan Option, Mandate Education to Dealers
TIA has struck an alliance with Baltimore-based Select Benefits Communications Group (SBCG), which focuses on designing insurance benefits for employees not offered traditional major medical benefits. In addition to the indemnity limited medical plans, SBCG also will assist TIA members with their transition plans for complying with the requirements of the new healthcare reform that
Creating a Business Succession Plan
Many business owners put off succession planning and wealth-preservation strategizing until it’s either too late, or later than is ideal. So what should tire dealers do to successfully pass along their business, as well as preserve their wealth?
Do You Have a Drug-Free Workplace Program?
The Department of Labor estimates drug users contribute to billions of dollars in lost productivity and increased health care costs. According to a study sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), drug-using employees are also more likely to be involved in a workplace accident and more likely to file a workers’ compensation claim.
TIA Touts Strong GTE Seminar Schedule
TIA’s expanded Global Tire Expo (GTE) educational sessions include Green@Noon, TPMS@10, Truck Tires@10, Tires@2 and Management@4.
TIA Sets GTE Education Sessions
More details about plans for the upcoming 2011 Global Tire Expo, powered by TIA, are emerging. TIA has announced the program for GTE educational sessions, which will include tracks TPMS @ 10, Truck Tires @ 10, Tires @ 2, Management @ 4, and the new Green @ Noon. The GTE is a part of the
Necessary Fluid Maintanance Services vs. Wallet Flushing
Good service shop managers stay on top of their annual workflow by placing jobs like timing belt and brake replacements into categories that can be tracked on a historic basis. If a tire dealer has faithfully tracked the kinds of work flowing through his service bays during the past 10 years, it might become apparent
Jamaica: Not a Dump for Used Tires
The Jamaica Observer published an editorial on March 4 concerning recent government action to prevent the further dumping of "used tires" in that country: "The decision by the Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Karl Samuda to stand by his decision to impose a ban on the importation of used tires into Jamaica will prove
2008 Top Shop Winner: Atlantic Tire & Service
Ask any employee about the secret to Atlantic Tire & Service’s success and their answer is quick and simple. “It’s all about customer service,” says Davis Morgan, one of Atlantic’s store managers, echoing the universal opinion of his teammates. “We strive to make it a comfortable, confident experience.” But, according to Atlantic Tire founder and
SEMA Show Wrap Up
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