Titan Plants Working, Contract May Get Further Look
After nearly two weeks of semi-confusion over the status of union contracts at its plants, nothing has really cleared up with Titan Tire. All that is known for sure right now is that all three Titan U.S. plants are open and operating even though union workers at two of the plants rejected the tiremaker’s contract
How to Prepare for a Successful Retirement
As a small business owner, it’s vital that you pay attention to key financial questions as you approach retirement. Here are some of the items tire dealers should check: Health Insurance. Are you among the lucky few who will continue to be covered after retirement? If not, you’ll need to replace the coverage. If you
2007 Top Shop Finalist: Community Tire
Howard Fleischmann isn’t the least bit shy about posting his personal cell phone number, his home phone number and his office number in his online newsletter, circulation 6,000. “If I’m not here when my customers need me, will they be there when I need them?” says the owner of Top Shop Award Finalist Community
Grab That Wheel: Create an Employee Handbook to Take Control
When most owners of tire businesses see the term “employee handbook,” they are likely to have one of several thoughts – usually all negative. You might be thinking that you simply don’t have time for that now, feeling that business is simply too tough to mess with minor details. “I’ll get to it when…”
What Lies Ahead: Incoming TIA President Outlines Plans for Coming Year
In the midst of this unprecedented economic turmoil, and with the entire automotive and commercial tire sectors still struggling, there are probably very few people who would look forward to taking the helm of a major tire association. However, as I assume the presidency of the Tire Industry Association (TIA), I see far more positives
2009 Top Shop Finalist: Curry’s Automotive
When Matt and Judy Curry opened Curry’s Auto Service in 1998, the couple knew they were taking a risk. With one child at home and another on the way, the Currys opened their shop in Chantilly, Va., with 13 credit cards and $103,000 worth of debt. “Every last penny to our name was in this
USW to China: Stop Treading on U.S. Tiremakers
(AFL-CIO Now Blog) The Chinese are treading on the U.S. tire industry, dumping more than 46 million low-cost tires into the country last year alone to be sold in stores like Wal-Mart, among others.
Terminating Employment: Six Steps to Help in the Process
The decision to terminate anemployee is never easy and is usually a last-resort measure. But unfortunately,termination may be inevitable. To avoid legal problems down the road, youshould establish a set approach to employee management that includes proceduresfor firing an employee. The following six steps can help you effectively handleterminations. First: Document Set out reasonableexpectations from
Three Generations of Selling Tires
(Michigan City News-Dispatch) Michigan City’s Flanigan Tire Inc., 130 W. Sixth St., has employed three generations of Flanigans during its 70 years in business, and could possibly have a fourth.
Mommy, Is It Over Yet?
You don’t see this – and that is part of the mystery that is business journalism – but we spare you from a lot of, well, doo-doo.