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- Fuel costs help drive aftermarket
trends
Parts
that increase fuel economy continue to gain popularity in the
automotive aftermarket. Turbochargers for gas and diesel engines
can improve fuel economy and boost performance. Gasoline direct
injection and lithium-ion batteries are also garnering attention
from the industry. Automotive News (subscription required) (2/4) 
- In-dash computer becomes affordable
The
Navisurfer II is an in-dash computer with a 7-inch flip-out
touch-screen display. The system runs Windows or Linux, has built
in GPS and has GPRS/CDMA capabilities. Prices range from $578 to
$656. Gizmodo (2/6)
- OSHA site helps employers gauge costs of injury,
illness
OSHA
has made enhancements to its Web page to give employers a better
tool for estimating the costs of occupational injuries and
illnesses, as well as a Spanish-language safety link. The "Safety
Pays" eTool gives companies updated loss-injury figures and a
calculator tool for estimating specific costs. Occupational Hazards (1/29)
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- Survey: Four in 10 plan to leave jobs in '08 to find
better bosses
A
new survey backs up the adage that "people don't leave companies,
they leave managers." The survey from Yahoo! HotJobs indicates
that 72% of employees are open to a new career in 2008, and four
out of 10 employees blame either their dislike of their boss'
management style or a lack of mentorship at the company as the
reason they want to move on. Manage Smarter (1/31)
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- Create a niche to increase sales
Retaining
customers and targeting local markets are key to build a shop's
clientele. "A small independent store has to have a niche, has to
be known for something, because you simply can't compete with the
bigger stores in things like pricing and advertising," according
to one expert. CNNMoney.com/Fortune Small Business (2/6)
- In recession, keep old customers by adding
value
Assuming
the economy is in or is approaching a recession, marketing
consultant Glenn Gow offers five suggestions on how to cope. Among
them, Gow says companies should consider how to add more value in
your product for existing customers, pay attention to your
competition and react quickly to pricing changes, and focus on any
segment of your market that is growing faster than others. MarketingProfs (free registration) (1/29)
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- Managers should not act in anger, but consider
response
Small-business
managers need to take a step back when their anger flares to think
through their response instead of lashing out at an employee, says
Leadership Unleashed President David Peck. It is important to
determine whether the anger erupts from frustration or an
employee's lapse in standards before deciding whether an
admonition is appropriate. BusinessWeek/Today's Tip
(2/5)
- Best leaders specialize in vision
building
Truly
motivational sales leaders help team members set a vision for
where they want to go. Managers should sit down with their team to
find out their goals and then work to help them reach them. Inc.com (2/4)
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- Total
Truck Parts named 2007 Distributor of the Year
Total
Truck Parts with headquarters in West Palm Beach, Fla., was named
the 2007 Distributor of the Year, at the recent Industry Awards
Luncheon at the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week in Las Vegas. Total
Truck Parts was one of five finalists for the prestigious award
presented annually by Truck Parts and Service Magazine. Four of
the five finalists are members of the Commercial Vehicle Solutions
Network, which is the largest independent distributor organization
in the industry. To learn more about CVSN or to become a member,
visit www.cvsn.org.
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