Ready to Sell Your Store?
PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 PART 4 If you are a small business owner, particularly of an auto parts store, you have probably poured more than a little of yourself into the business over the years. Like a proud parent, you have watched this enterprise grow and blossom, undoubtedly into a much larger
Recognition For a Job Well Done
In order to be successful, any group, team or store needs a good leader – it can make or break your business.
My Kingdom for a Caliper
We were’nt looking for a Citron caliper, after all. But even so, errors in catalogs (both print and electronic varieties) cost everyone.
The Pen and Stamp: And the Sword
Letters to the editor are a good thing. Unfortunately, they are somewhat of a dying art. Please, keep ’em coming!
Top 10 Distribution Influences
A variety of factors – both positive and negative – impact aftermarket distribution. For the sixth year, Counterman editors present their view of the top 10 influences that impact the industry.
2002 Parts Store Market Profile
So what is average? If you’re talking about things easily quantified like return rates, the answers are easy. But what about parts stores themselves?
Getting Your Fair Share?
Import OEs have aggressive wholesale programs that are designed to steal business away from you. What are you doing to stop it?