Epicor Debuts Virtual Service Advisor ‘Sidekick’ at AAPEX/SEMA
For tire dealers, SideKick360 has tire-tracking features for both customers and dealers.
Four Ways to Work Smarter in 2020
These productivity hacks will help your dealership work to gain profitability for years to come.
Mobile vs. Responsive
While it’s common knowledge that smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices are gaining in popularity, the actual statistics may come as a surprise. Currently, more than 60% of all Internet connections take place on a mobile device – meaning mobile activity has actually surpassed desktop activity, and the number of mobile devices is still growing,
Software Solutions
Benjamin Franklin once advised tradesmen that “time is money.” While much has changed over the past two and a half centuries, this idea still holds true for small businesses. Most tire dealers are efficient with their time, but there is always room for improvement. If a tire dealership uses an antiquated computer program, or even
Thwarting Cyber Attacks in the Digital Age
Home Depot. Target. Ebay. Anthem. These companies – successful retailers, online auction authority and healthcare giant – have many positive business attributes, to be sure. But during the last 12 months they have also been victims of significant data breaches caused by hackers. No company of any size is truly safe from those seeking to
GfK Launches New Retail Sales Reporting System for Dealers
A treasure trove of actionable retail tire sales data, collected as each sale is consummated. Deep-dive information on what brands and models are selling best, at what prices and through what stores. What do you think that kind of real-world information should cost an independent tire dealer? A thousand dollars a month? Maybe $500? How
TireMaster Update Makes Taxes Easier
The new TireMaster 8.9 software update by ASA Automotive Systems will help make filing taxes easier for tire businesses. The latest update to the TireMaster software includes the ability to store a taxpayer ID number in a vendor record, identify if the supplier is a 1099 vendor, and indicate if their form W-9 is on
K&M Tire Co.: All in the Family
K&M Tire Co. is all about family, if you can call a major regional wholesaler with 18 distribution centers servicing dealers in 22 states a tight-knit family. Moreso, a tight-knit family made up of some 700 people that meet annually for a quaint family reunion. The Delphos, Ohio-based K&M Tire really is all about family,
New Features Added to TireMaster Software
ASA Automotive Systems announced new features to its TireMaster software with the latest release of the Epicor Integrated Service Estimator (ISE). The Web-based Epicor ISE enables users to capture parts and labor information needed to estimate and complete common automotive repairs, the company said. The software provides access to the Epicor PartExpert and also provides
After Spurt, K&M Shifts Focus to Improve
Back in 1970, Ken Langhals never dreamed that one day he would be hosting a dinner for 600 people. The early years, he’ll recall, were about hand-to-mouth survival. Now he puts food on the table for some 400 employees. K&M Tire’s focus today is on “continuous improvement of planning, product, service and marketing” to provide
