Why Membership Is Declining at Regional Tire Dealer Associations
The new edition of my book, “Buy, Build, Fix, Sell: ...
TBC’s Strategic Shift: Embracing Franchising for Growth
In another significant move in the automotive aftermarket, TBC announced ...
Evaluating Business Models for Their Relative Value
Three years ago, I made a stab at ranking the various business segments that I typically run into when representing tire dealers in the lower-middle market.
Building Your Business Around Great Partners
Building your business requires having many good professional partners, like a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), local banker, attorney, and landlord.
What you need to know before selling business
Making the decision to sell your business is usually a very difficult one.
Automotive Aftermarket 1Q 2023 Report
The Q1 Automotive Aftermarket report provides commentary by sector within ...
What’s With All These C-Corps?
There really is no good reason for most small, privately held tire dealers to be organized as C-corporations (C-corps) anymore.
EVs: Opportunities Outweigh Challenges for Collision Repair Shops
As the automotive industry continues to shift towards electric vehicles (EVs), collision repair businesses have a significant opportunity to stand out by investing in the training and equipment necessary to repair EVs properly.
How to Operate a Successful Family Business
Running a family business can be a unique and fulfilling ...
The internal combustion engine still has lots left in the tank
Internal combustion engines (ICEs) have been around for more than 100 years, and despite a surge of competition from electric vehicles (EVs), they are still highly relevant and will likely remain so for a long time to come.
