Issue of the Decade: Privacy of Personal Information
(Longueuil, Quebec/Tire News) Once called the “issue of the decade,” concerns over the privacy and security of personal information have become central concerns of Canadians and may well turn into the “issue of the century.”
Goodyear Steer Tyres Clock Up 266,000 Miles
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) A truck driver from well-known U.K. haulier Stan Robinson Ltd. has been named Britain’s top driver by Goodyear after managing to achieve a remarkable 425,000 kilometres (266,000 miles) on the same set of Goodyear steer tyres.
Stretching Those Tire Dollars
The best way for any fleet to keep operating costs down is to manage tires. After fuel, tires are a fleet’s largest expenditure. Yet so many fleets tend to under-budget and under-manage this cost center. In fact, many fleets still treat tire management as an entry-level position and appoint the newest, least-experienced technicians to handle
How Much is Your Business Worth?: A Solid Valuation is Important to Growth Potential and Your Exit Plan
Can you answer that question? Perhaps not, but I’ll bet you know how much money is in your wallet. That’s because you wouldn’t dream of managing your day-to-day financials without knowing how much cash you have on hand. And, the same is true for running your business. You can’t possibly operate a business worth hundreds
Heffernan’s: First on the MAP in Ireland
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) It was back in January 2005 that Michelin launched its Michelin Accreditation Programme (MAP), aimed at recognising excellence in independent tyre dealers and raising standards of professionalism and customer services to the highest possible level.
Unipart Unveils First ‘Kitemarked’ Car Care Centre
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Only day’s after automotive magazines criticised the quality of British garages and their lack of support for the Kitemark scheme, Unipart Automotive has unveiled the first Unipart Car Care Centre received the accreditation.
First Commercial Vehicle Michelin Accreditation
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Ashford-based independent retailer Commercial Tyres has become the first truck tyre dealer in the UK to pass a series of stringent quality checks laid down by Michelin Tyre plc.
Mill Tyres Awarded Pirelli Performance Centre Status
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Pirelli Tyres has announced that Mill Tyres in Boston has been awarded Pirelli Performance Centre status. Mill Tyres becomes the 38th centre to achieve this prestigious award since the introduction of the PPC concept in the late 1990s.
Forensic Accounting: Follow the Clues to Find Hidden Profits, Track Down Profit Killers
Lean back in your chair, take a deep breath, and think “accountant.” What comes to mind? Do you see a humorless, taciturn man with a wiry build peering over spectacles at ledger books? You’re not alone. That’s the image most of us still conjure up when we think of that person we hire when we
Bargain Clutter Busters
Boston was invaded in July 2003. Not by aliens or a foreign army, but by strange creatures known as “treadheads.” During that month, six young men cruised the streets of Boston sporting an unusual hair style – a tread pattern on their heads. They also wore red T-shirts bearing the question, “What’s up with my