Protect Profits, Avoid Theft By Screening Applicants
Roland Burt, owner of Burt’sTires, had a problem. His latest inventory showed a shortage of $12,000. Burt knew other small-businessowners who ignored employee theft and eventually had to close their businesses. He had his 12 employees completean investigative questionnaire for shortages. Analysis of the questionnairespointed to two employees as the culprits. One of
TIA Says It Backs RMA-Drafted Fuel Efficiency Bill
(Akron/Tire Review) After weeks of review, TIA has decided to support the tire fuel efficiency program bill (HR 5632) written by the RMA and recently passed by the House Energy Committee.
Nexen Takes It Up a Gear
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) No expense was spared when it came to the construction and presentation of the Nexen stand – both signs that Nexen wants to be to seen to be taking its image “up a gear.”
Online Registration for AAPEX Show Open
(Akron/Tire Review) Online registration and housing for the 2006 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) – Oct. 31 to Nov. 2 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas – has opened.
TRIB Sets Board Meeting for Vegas
(Akron/Tire Review) TRIB has announced that it will hold a board of directors meeting just prior to the start of the 2006 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
A Dangerous Game
How many things can go wrong in one day? Thousands, if you consider that every single thing you do – from brushing your teeth to placing that long overdue call to your accountant – has one of two possible, if relatively minor, consequences. But in any given day, how many actions taken by you and
Disaster Recovery Planning: Surviving the Severe Weather Season
Last year, worldwide insurance andreinsurance losses related to the five major hurricanes that hit the U.S. wereestimated at $57.6 billion, according to Advisen Ltd. For any tire dealershipto survive disasters like these, it must have a recovery plan. If you don’t already have acontingency plan built into your business operations, now is a good time
Hall of Fame, Industry Friend Award Nominations Set
(Akron/Tire Review) Nominations will open this Sunday for the Tire Industry Hall of Fame.
Hall of Fame Nominations Open Next Week
(Akron/Tire Review) Nominations will open Apr. 30 for the Tire Industry Hall of Fame. The 2006 class will be inducted at the upcoming SEMA Show, Oct. 31-Nov. 3.
Uncharted Waters: Navigating Through Confusing World of TPMS Starts with Awareness
Editor’s Note: This is the first in what will be an ongoing series of articles designed to help you better help navigate the new world of TPMS-equipped vehicles. With your help and input, we will share timely tips, techniques and case studies and serve as a clearinghouse for this vital information. Your personal experiences in