New Tax Benefits for Hiring New Employees
Two new tax benefits are now available to employers hiring workers who were previously unemployed or only working part-time. These provisions are part of the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act enacted into law by President Obama on Mar. 18. Employers who hire unemployed workers this year (after Feb. 3, 2010 and before Jan.
Tracer Unveils Latest Leak Detection Kit
Tracer Products has introduced the TP-8647 EZ-Ject A/C and Fluid Kit that the company says makes it easy for technicians to find air conditioning and fluid leaks, even those in cramped underhood areas. The kit features the Optimax Jr, a powerful, compact blue-light LED flashlight for leak-checking spots that are inaccessible to larger lamps. Also
Who Dat? Tire Blogger Leaves, Super Bowl Halftime and Cool Calendars
Before I go MIA on a lengthy business trip, I wanted to catch up on a few things that deserve mention: • The industry is a bit poorer with the end of the Heavy Treadin’ blog from BuyBigTires.com. The “man behind the curtain,” Kurt Hartman, is leaving BBT for other things, and has run down
Vehicle Failure Data Reflects Well On Japanese Makes
New figures show that, of vehicles first used in 2004, the Toyota Corolla has the lowest failure rate – just 11.2%. The Ford Transit Connect had the highest failure rate at 30.5%, followed by the Renault Megane at 28.1% and the Ford Transit at 26.3%. This data refers to 2007 MOT results. VOSA is expected
Consider Renting a CFO to Save Costs, Increase Profits
As businesses attempt to cut payroll expenses, many have looked to outsourcing the role of a CFO. Whether the company currently has a CFO and wants to cut back or needs to add outside talent to the existing organization, many companies are turning to an outside CFO. Most businesses, including tire dealerships, often reach a point where they need
Wrong Pulleys Can Cause Belt Drive System Failure
Tire dealers and other auto repair businesses that install remanufactured alternators should make sure to verify that their units are equipped with overrunning alternator decoupler (OAD) pulleys, experts warn. OADs are becoming very common as a growing number of late-model vehicles now require this technology. Installing a non-decoupler pulley on an OAD application can lead
Top Shop Honorees Share More Keys to Success
I have written this column for several years now, many times discussing various aspects of performance, whether it is tires, wheels or suspensions. And I’ve tried to focus on tangible items we can touch and measure, one against another, to derive the best product for a given application. As we head to Las Vegas and
Are Changes Afoot for Bib?
Rumors are swirling about an early morning press event today where Michelin will unveil its initial global ad campaign prepared by TBWA/Chiat/Day. Hinted at in the media invites was a “striking transformation” for the iconic Bibendum – the Michelin Man. Little other information was available, leading to conjecture that the cartoon character might undergo another
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane…It’s Bib!
The hinted make-over of the Michelin Man has come to pass, with the once jovial transforming into a tire-slinging super hero. In a new global advertising campaign unveiled this morning in New York City, Bibendum – the century-old Michelin icon – taking more of a lead in a series of print and television ads tagged
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane…It’s Bib!
The hinted make-over of the Michelin Man has come to pass, with the once jovial transforming into a tire-slinging super hero. In a new global advertising campaign unveiled this morning in New York City, Bibendum – the century-old Michelin icon – taking more of a lead in a series of print and television ads tagged