Three Common Budget Errors to Avoid
When it comes to budgeting, it’s absolutely essential to estimate your spending as realistically as possible. Here are three budget-related errors commonly made by small businesses, as well as some tips for avoiding them. These errors tend to throw budget estimates out of line with reality, thereby taking away from a budget’s usefulness. 1. Not
Bridgestone Bandag Earns ‘Wildlife at Work’ Honor
Last year Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS), a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, replaced 15 acres of turf grass with native landscapes at its Muscatine, Iowa, facilities. The Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) recently recognized the company with its “Wildlife at Work” certification. The Muscatine facilities now have a total of 25 acres of native
Pirelli Signs European Road Safety Charter
Pirelli Tire has signed the European Road Safety Charter, emphasizing its commitment to “reduce traffic accidents through continuing international initiatives in the years to come,” according to the tiremaker. The Charter, promoted by the European Commission, was signed in Rome during the Italian stage of the European Safety Charter National Tour. “Safety has always been
Michelin Campaign Helps Nearly 5,000 to Reduce Emissions
Michelin saaid it has helped nearly 5,000 motorists save fuel this summer as part of its annual Fill Up With Air campaign. The event has been touring the U.K. since May and shows drivers the importance of keeping tires at the correct pressure. The tire giant believes the campaign has reduced the annual CO2 emissions
TyreSafe Drive Gets Emergency Services Boost
Continuing this October’s Tyre Safety Month, TyreSafe is publicizing the thoughts of two "Wheel Heroes," emergency service professionals who explain why they are supporting tire safety month. The duo is made up of a firefighter who will “never forget a fatal minibus crash involving a youth soccer team” and a policeman “who attended an accident
RMA Previewing New Website in YouTube
RMA is launching an all-new website tomorrow, and offering a sneak peak via a YouTube video. The short video features RMA mascot Phillip the Tire, and walks users through the site features. “Our revamped site will continue to provide useful information about RMA, the tire industry and tire care and maintenance but in a more
10 Years in, TPMS Confusion Still Exists Among Consumers
Ever throw a party that took almost eight years to organize, but one-third of the invited guests never bothered to show up? Maybe it was the wording of the invitation. The cumbersome title “U.S. Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation Act” probably didn’t help to capture the imagination of the general public when passed in
TIA Sets GTE Education Program Details
TIA has announced new information about its offering of educational seminars at the upcoming Global Tire Expo, held in conjunction with the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The GTE and SEMA will be held Nov. 2-5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, with the GTE occupying the South Hall. Those interested in attending can register
Va. Shop Joins Ranks of AskPatty.com Certified Dealers
Blanchard’s Tire & Auto Center in Carrollton, Va., is the newest member of the growing network of AskPatty.com Certified Female Friendly Tire and Service Centers. The program was developed jointly by AskPatty.com and Tire Review magazine, and is available to tire retailers across North America. “Askpatty.com aims to keep women safe, informed and comfortable. It
Bridgestone Publishes Environmental Report
Bridgestone Europe has released the latest edition of its environmental report. The document, titled “Environmental Commitment and Performance,” updates the 2009 version and adds content on the upcoming European tire labeling legislation, Bridgestone’s new eco-oriented Ecopia tire range and the company’s environment-related activities in the community. The main body of the new report presents the