Stressed Out
Are you or your employeesstress-puppies? Stress plays a big role in productivity – lost work time andreduced job performance – but more importantly with your health. Nearly one-halfof all premature deaths in the U.S. are caused by stress-related illness. Be aware of the recognizablesigns of stress: • Lack of sleep. Insomnia ora lack of sleep
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
Complete Hiring/Firing Guide
What are the three most important factors in retailing success? Location, location, location? Nope – they are staff, staff, staff. Personnel experts contend that poor hiring decisions are the main causes of absenteeism and poor productivity, which ultimately result in employee turnover and profit loss. The smaller your business, the more important each person. Just
It Takes a Thief: One in Three Steal -Detecting and Preventing Employee Theft
It Takes a Thief One in Three Steal –Detecting and Preventing Employee Theft One of three workers steals from an employer and such sleight-of-hand costs businesses more than $50 billion a year, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. Don’t think it’s a problem in the tire biz? Just last month an ex-store manager for
Littlefield Reflects on 42 Years of Service to Tire Industry
Tire Review caught up with Roy Littlefield III, outgoing TIA CEO, to hear some of his memories—both on and off Capitol Hill—from his 40+ years in the industry and what he feels are the top legislative issues that will need to be addressed in the coming years.
Proud to Be an Independent Tire Dealer: Joshua Baughman, Van’s Auto Service & Tire Pros
Most tire dealers don’t make a habit of giving away service work free-of-charge, but for Joshua Baughman, owner of four Van’s Auto Service & Tire Pros stores in Ohio, the strategy has helped him see 25-40% growth year-over-year.
Finding the Right Employee Health Care Benefits for Your Team
According to MetLife’s 2018 “Employee Benefit Trends Study,” 54% of millennials cite their benefits as a determining factor in deciding where to work. Simply put, you could be losing out on young, passionate employees simply because your benefits package — if you offer one at all — is not competitive.
Tire Dealer Rewards Programs: How to Evaluate What’s Best for You
Getting the most out of the volume you sell means taking advantage of the spiffs and programs offered by tiremakers and distributors. There’s no one answer as to what’s the best program out there but consider a few questions before as you evaluate programs.
Going Driverless The Challenges Facing the Acceptance of AVs
Every single day of the year millions of Americans climb into vehicles we know nothing about, driven by people we have never met, and we voluntarily pay for that experience.
Checklist for Building a World Class Shop
We work with many world class shop owners throughout North America, and over the years we have discovered that the majority of them have a number of things in common. Beyond the fact that they are owned and operated by people who have clearly defined goals, the right ethics, and a commitment to customer satisfaction,
