What to do with used bike tires? Introduction Biking has been one of the most popular exercise activities around the world for decades. It’s strange to think that it wasn’t too long ago that many people would regularly use bikes on daily basis for their commute. As we witness more and more of vehicles, the […]
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Recycled Used Tires
Introduction “Creating things takes a lot of hard work and genius, no doubt. But it takes even more ingenuity and hard work to use the creations wisely, to not let them turn into waste once used, to make sure that the very mother earth we took so much from is not left for the worse […]
Opening Strategy, Print Media and Outdoor Advertising
OPENING STRATEGY A realistic first-year’s budget is at least 10 percent of projected gross sales. Some stores have done well with a big opening campaign then coasted on a large amount of word-of-mouth advertising. The most successful loudest though use regular media advertising. The opening phase of your advertising program will be the key to […]
Designing Flyers, Mailers, Brochures and Promotion
FLYERS & MAILERS Handbills Handbills can be an inexpensive and highly effective form of advertising for small-business owners. They are especially useful to announce your grand opening for periodic reminders of the merchandise and services (if any) that you offer and for advertising special sales. Plan handbills carefully with attention to layout message appeal headlines […]
Choosing Name, Operating Hours and Services After the Sale (tire shop)
CHOOSING A NAME From an advertising standpoint the best name for your business is one that describes your tire business e.g. “One Stop Tire Center.” When businesses strive for uniqueness by using non-descriptive names many potential customers pass them by not realizing the business offers the very product they need. This word of caution also […]
Replacing Tires, Fixing Flats and Other Auto Services
REPLACING A TIRE It is not our purpose to give you instruction in the technical or mechanical aspects of removing and replacing tires. Manufacturers of air-fed tire-changing equipment help buyers learn how to operate it. The purpose of this report is to show you how to run a tire store based on the expertise in […]
Estimation of Sales and Profits and The Business Plan (tire shops)
ESTIMATING SALES AND PROFITS Regardless of whether the main goal of a projected operating statement is to secure a bank loan, estimate cash requirements, or inform management planning, it’s essential to create this statement before launching your business. As operational data becomes available, make sure to update and refine your projections on a regular basis. […]
Financing and Additional Business Resources for Tire Shops
FINANCING Raising start-up capital and financing ongoing operations is clearly a wide-ranging subject. It sometimes seems impossible to separate the myriad details you need to be aware of in order to put your business on a firm financial footing. Do not worry needlessly about any bewilderment you may initially experience. Veteran financial planners are the […]
Fixtures, Valve Stems, Weights, Patching, Materials and Insurance (tire business)
FIXTURES The broad category of “fixtures” can include such items as partitions paneling signage storage shelves and/or cabinets lighting checkout counter(s) and all shelves tables’ stands wall systems and showcases and related hardware for product display. The cost of fixtures depends upon a number of variables including: the shop’s location, its size and present condition, […]
Your Tire Product Lineup and When to Sell Retreads
A LOOK AT YOUR PRODUCT Tires are divided into several categories and subcategories by industry custom. For the most part the vocabulary of the business is well established and standardized. The broadest classifications are tubeless and tube tires. All manufacturers produce a tubeless tire as their basic product. These days tubes are put into tires […]