Executive Q&A Part 2: Art Blumenthal, Nationwide Automotive Aftermarket Business Broker
In the second of a two-part series, we delve deep into the process of selling a business by interviewing Art Blumenthal, nationwide automotive aftermarket business broker, who provides business valuations, exit planning and buying and selling adviser services. Part one of the executive interview appeared in the November/December issue of Shop Owner.
MAHLE Clevite Transitions Company Name To MAHLE Aftermarket Inc.
MAHLE Clevite Inc. has announced the transition of its company name to MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. According to the company, the changeover to the new company name, effective Jan. 1, 2014, serves a dual purpose: to bring MAHLE in line with all of the MAHLE Global Aftermarket divisions, and to highlight the substantial diversification of the MAHLE Aftermarket product mix.
Executive Q&A, Part 1: Art Blumenthal MBA, CBI Nationwide Automotive Aftermarket Business Broker
In the first of a two-part series, we delve deep into the process of selling a business by interviewing Art Blumenthal, nationwide automotive aftermarket business broker, who provides business valuations, exit planning, and buying and selling advisor services.
The Importance Of Non-Solicitation Agreements
Business owners work hard, often for many years, to develop a customer base. The last thing they want to see is an ex-employee who’s working for someone else (or self-employed), targeting their customers. These ex-employees often know many of the customers quite well, or when they leave, they’ll make a point to take all the customer contact data with them.
Employer Compliance: EEOC Addresses Six Priority Areas Of Claims Enforcement
With a record number of discrimination/retaliation claims filed by workers with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in 2010 and 2011, the EEOC received almost 100,000 in 2012. In December of 2012, the EEOC laid out the details of its Strategic Enforcement Plan for fiscal years 2013-’16 and identified six “national priorities” that focus enforcement efforts in the three general areas of hiring, pay and harassment.
Protecting Your Business With The Right Insurance
Running a business is expensive and the capital that you’ve poured into your company can disappear in an instant if a major weather event damages your offices, or if someone in your shop gets injured while on the job.
A/C Update: The Case Against HFO-1234yf ‘Heats Up’
Volkswagen head Ferdinand Piech has now ended the silence that had fallen on the automotive industry following Daimler’s announcement of its plans to withdraw from using HFO-1234yf in future vehicles.
Autowerkes Maine: Unforgettable, Landmark Building Spells Unique
A little planning goes a long way, or, in the case of Voit Ritch, a lot of planning results in a new landmark building that can’t help but be noticed. To be exact, the all-new Autowerkes Maine in Freeport took two-plus years of planning and the help of staff and current customers to make the project all come together, culminating in a Grand Opening celebration on Aug. 25, 2012.
New Know Your Parts Informational Website Seeks Repair Professionals’ Input
Know Your Parts, the industry awareness campaign initiated by the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), recently announced the launch of its new informational website for repair professionals, www.KnowYourParts.com, and a drawing for a $500 Snap-on gift card for one lucky automotive aftermarket “end-user” who submits suggestions at the site.
Protecting Your Shop’s Reputation: Be Wary Of Threats To Your Brand Name
I’m sure you’ve heard the expression, “At the end of the day, all you have is your name.” It may sound cliche, but it’s absolutely true, especially for small business owners whose livelihood depends on having a good reputation.
