Should You Outsource Payroll?
As most tire dealers alreadyrealize, paying their employees involves much more than simply writing a check.Business owners must calculate tax payments, monitor hundreds of state andlocal jurisdictional requirements and keep up with new-hire reporting,quarterly and annual tax returns, direct deposits and W-2 processing. Due to these complexities,more small companies are choosing to outsource their payroll
Temporary Gains: April’s Uptick Showers Don’t Bring May Sales Flowers
Dealer comments and survey results this month continue to reflect increased concerns over the economy. Fuel prices are the biggest issue, with more than 60% of independent tire dealers specifically naming the price of gas as their top concern. With this growing concern in mind, tire and service sales at our panel of more than
Playing For Keeps: Incentive Programs Make Finding, Keeping Employees Simpler
Retaining Good Employees is Hard. Finding New Ones is Harder. Creating Incentives Can Make It All a Lot Easier. In attracting and training qualified new employees, you may be overlooking a valuable resource that you already have in your arsenal: your current staff. In today’s competitive marketplace, retaining current employees is key to the success
Aftermarket Drives its Point Home in Washington
(Akron/Tire Review) On any given day, you can hear at least one person complaining about a government issue, whether it’s the war, prescription drugs or taxes.
Going to the Max: ACCC Extends Partnership, Builds Training and Business Package for Dealers
ACCC Extends Partnership, Builds Training and Business Package for Dealers
AAIA Announces Agenda, Online Registration for Legislative Summit
(Akron/Tire Review) The 2007 Aftermarket Legislative Summit is set for June 12-13, and will provide an opportunity for aftermarket professionals to come to Capitol Hill to meet with key congressional leaders and discuss issues that impact their businesses.
CABA Launches New Tool to Help Members Keep Employees
(Akron/Tire Review) The Chesapeake Automotive Business Association (CABA) has created an innovative benefit solution it says will give small automotive and tire business a better tool to attract and retain key employees.
What Kind of Boss Are You?
Take an honest, good look at yourself, and answer this question: “What kind of boss am I?” Also, ask yourself: “How can I be a better boss?” Your success will depend certainly on whether or not you are tough or kind, managing or responsive, and all the other things that go into being a good
Continental Tire Workers Prepare for Worst
(Akron/Tire Review – Charlotte Observer: May 5, 2006) Leaning against a red pickup truck outside Continental Tire North America Inc.’s union hall after an 8 a.m. meeting Thursday, Donnie Ellis thought about losing his job.
CTNA Says Union Statement Regarding Charlotte is False
(Akron/Tire Review) Continental Tire North America Inc. (CTNA) will not change retiree health benefits for workers at its Charlotte, N.C., tire plant, despite a statement issued by the USW accusing CTNA of altering retiree benefits, according to a report in the Charlotte Business Journal.