Top Losses for Tire and Automotive Businesses
Automotive businesses are faced daily with potential risks that can threaten and result in a loss. Slips and falls, employee discrimination, accidental spills and faulty work are just a few examples. As an owner, operator or employee of an automotive or tire business, how do you know which to focus on? Zurich has compiled the
Discrimination in the Workplace: Prevention Starts at the Top
The U.S. Justice Department tells us that lawsuits alleging discrimination in the workplace more than tripled in the 1990s. These stories can be found online, in the newspaper and on the evening news almost daily, and most commonly involve race, gender, disability, religion or age. The uncertainty of today’s business climate, the downturn in the
Planning Special Events
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Survey Unearths Safety Sloppiness Amongst Company Car Drivers
A survey conducted by TyreSafe has again shone a spotlight onto the UK motoring public’s inability to regularly check tyre tread depth, Tyres & Accessories reports. The organisation probed a sample group of 1,552 company car drivers from across the UK and was astounded to find an alarming 25% had never – ever – checked
USW, Goodyear Contract will Protect Jobs, Wage Increases
The new tentative agreement between Goodyear and the United Steelworkers includes cost-of-living raises and pension increases, as well as minimum staffing levels at six of seven U.S. plants. The 10,300 USW members who work for the Akron-based tiremaker got a first look this week at terms of the four-year deal that negotiators reached Aug. 29.
The Hot New Car Is Your Old Car
(Wall Street Journal) For decades, Ashley Fletcher ditched his cars after they reached 50,000 miles. Now he plans to keep his 2004 Lexus RX 330 for two or three more years – or until it reaches 70,000 miles. If all goes well, he might shoot for 100,000 miles.
Sounding Off: TIA Execs Discuss Today’s Top Industry Issues
The annual SEMA Show is a great time to catch up with industry friends, see the latest products and consider the latest trends. It is also a good time to sit down with industry leaders to get their views on current affairs. The day before the show formally opened, we sat down with incoming TIA
Succession Planning Tips
It’s inevitable: There comesa time when every independent business owner must address issues affecting thefuture of the company. Key to planning for future growth is a businesssuccession plan – a comprehensive look at the estate-planning picture, whichcan include components like shareholder buy-sell agreements, management plansand any other documentation ensuring the smooth operation of the business.
President’s Agenda: Beach to Strive for TIA Growth Despite Economy
Beach to Strive for TIA Growth Despite Economy
How Safe Is Your Shop?
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