Kinforest Tyre: Putting on a Show
Kinforest Tyre is one of China’s ever-growing legion of tyre manufacturers.
Private Brand Tires Still Offer Added Profits
Despite a shrinking market, fallout from an economic recession andtough price competition from overseas, the private brand tire segmentstill offers dealers the potential for added profits and exclusivity intheir own markets. The private brand segment has seen easierdays, to be sure, but it is still relevant in today’s marketplace. Withthe improved logistical capabilities of private
Look on the Bright Side
Talk of recession – or worse – scares business owners. Small business owners know there’s nothing worse than feeling as if you have no control over your future. A down economy doesn’t have to dictate doom, though. Some small businesspeople say recessionary fears only make their operations tighter, an upshot in any economy. If you’re
Dear China
It has come to our attention that we apparently just don’t want you around.
SEMA Launches New Online Learning Center
(Aftermarketnews.com) SEMA has launched a new state-of-the-art online learning center, the SEMA Education Institute (SEI), that will deliver training and education programs of all types to the specialty-equipment industry.
An Ounce of Prevention: Selling TPMS Preventative Maintenance Boosts Bottom Line
Among several things, winter always drops unpleasant reminders of the many issues that can affect automobile and tire performance for the rest of the year. Tire pressure monitoring systems are just one of the more recent components whose operation can be adversely affected by winter’s wrath. As is common, these issues last well into spring
Bosch Named ‘Manufacturer of the Year’
For the second year in a row, Bosch has received the 2008 “Manufacturer of the Year” award from the NAPA Under Hood Sales Group.
Avoid Discrimination Lawsuits
Let’s face it, we, as asociety, are sue happy. As a business owner, one of the biggest things you canget sued for is discrimination. Since most tire dealers fall into the “smallbusiness” category, there is some protection. Under some circumstances, federalcourts will dismiss a lawsuit without a trial if the company is small enough.But it’s
How to Look Big
Even the smallest,single-location tire dealership operating on a modest budget can look like abig retailer. Here are several tricks you can use to expand your image. • Set up a high-qualityvoicemail system to pick up calls when employees aren’t available. And, whenemployees do answer the phone, train them to sound professional, upbeat andready to help.
Continental Sime Launches New 4×4 Ranges
Malaysian Conti subsidiary Continental Sime Tyre (CST) officially launched two new models from its Dunlop 4×4 tyre range at an event held in Malaysia’s Genting Highlands.