Things to Consider When Divesting
Are You Really Good at Everything?
Meet a Dealmaker: Sun Auto’s Garman Talks M&A Strategy
"I do think that values are leveling out and maybe even softening a bit and we might have hit a peak in valuations, at least for a little while," says Chris Garman, vice president of corporate development, Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. "But the values are still really good and people are still able to retire based on what they’ve built."
Independent Commercial Tire Dealers Need to Go on Strike
Something is not right in the world of independent commercial tire dealers and I can’t quite put my finger on how they can fix it. Commercial tire dealers just might need to organize and go on strike.
What’s your dealership’s mission?
Is it more than just making a profit?
Getting Your Business Ready
Getting Your Business Ready Michael McGregor is Managing ...
In the automotive aftermarket, it’s e-commerce—or else
If you’re an automotive aftermarket retailer and you’re not selling online, you run the risk of being left behind. If you are already selling online, great—but you may need to up your game if you hope to stay competitive going forward. Indeed, having a holistic sales approach—physical stores and e-commerce—may be the best way to compete in this rapidly changing and growing business. M&A may be the quickest way to get there.
Build Your Business with a Buyer in Mind
Most entrepreneurs start a business based on one or two of many potential reasons---it could be to exploit a unique skillset or access to talent, pursue a passion or simply meet a need otherwise not being met in the marketplace.
Pay, Perks, and Customer Service: How the Industry Needs to Change
Industry operators are going to have to treat their employees and their customers better if they hope to remain competitive.
What Happened to Sears Auto Centers?
Two Former Sears Executives Look Back on Chain’s Decline
Reinventing your tire distribution business
The family-owned wholesale tire distributorships in the U.S. is a competitive, low-margin business. Most relationships between distributors and retailers don’t include long-term contracts. The only real differentiator for new players entering the market is price. Giorgio Andonian talks about what you need to do to stand out in these conditions.