The Late Betty Ford & the Tire Industry
When Betty Ford, 93, died on July 8, she was more likely remembered for the alcohol and drug rehabilitation center she helped found as she was for being a First Lady of the United States. And certainly her unique connection to the tire industry. Mrs. Ford was being honored with two funerals this week; the
Cyberattacks Heavily Targeting Small Biz
[USA Today] – Since early June, one gang has been using a uniquely insidious type of automated attack to inject malicious code on some 20,000 to 30,000 websites, many of them small businesses that rely on the Internet to reach customers, says Wayne Huang, chief technical officer at website security firm Armorize. Many small business
Techniques for Wheel-off Prevention
Many times we hear "our technicians would never forget to reinstall and tighten the lug nuts on a wheel." However, real-world cases tell another story. Loose and missing lug nuts have resulted in terrible car wrecks, severe injuries, fatalities, bad publicity and expensive litigation. And the business owners involved probably thought their technicians wouldn’t make
Colo. Tire Dealer Earns Leadership Award
Ronald Lautzenheiser, owner of two Big O Tires centers in Fort Collins, Colo., as well as two Grease Monkey locations, one in Fort Collins and one in Windsor, is the recipient of the Annual Lamplighter Award, which “recognizes a community member who exemplifies the spirit of collaboration with a view toward bringing people together for
SEMA Show Wrap Up
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Tire Dealer Financials: Tracking Your Key to Success
Virtually all tire dealers have a business plan that they revise periodically – and if they don’t, they should. Part of that business plan should be a comprehensive financial plan, one that is easy to review and will tell you what you need to know to be profitable. Whether you’re an industry veteran or are
Know the Impact of CSA 2010 to Better Serve Fleet Customers
The Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) is in the process of rolling out its new Comprehensive Safety Analysis program. Commercial tire dealers who understand the ins and outs of the new initiative can take serious advantage of using the program to promote their dealership’s service and support for commercial trucking fleets. But first, let’s
Top Losses for Tire and Automotive Businesses
Automotive businesses are faced daily with potential risks that can threaten and result in a loss. Slips and falls, employee discrimination, accidental spills and faulty work are just a few examples. As an owner, operator or employee of an automotive or tire business, how do you know which to focus on? Zurich has compiled the
TIA Sets Rest of GTE Ed Programs
TIA has announced the slate for its Truck Tires at 10 educational seminars at the upcoming 2010 Global Tire Expo. The GTE, the only industry-wide, tires-only conference and trade show, will be held Nov. 1-5 in conjunction with the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. TIA had previously announced that it has set four educational session
GTE: 12 Seminars Set, Exhibitor List Continues to Grow
With more than 150 companies already committed to exhibit at the upcoming Global Tire Expo, TIA has outlined a vastly expanded series of educational seminars for show attendees. The GTE in Las Vegas, Nov. 2-5, is a tires-only section of the 2010 SEMA Show, and will occupy its own space in the Las Vegas Convention