Automotive dealers are facing some tough times, but the current economic downturn isn’t all gloomy. As the automotive industry restructures itself, dealers may find that this is a good time to pay closer attention to the “best practices” that will help them retain service customers. The automotive service consulting firms recommend examining three priorities: customer service, convenience and follow-up. Customer service may seem to be well in hand. After all, most service departments book as

by Sara Shea To ensure your survival during times of crisis, there is one thing that can truly help: preparedness. And to be able to fully prepare yourself in times of crisis you should have a long-term food storage plan. When preparing for a disaster, you should make sure that you prioritize long-term food storage since this will sustain you during tough times. Disasters can strike unexpectedly. You can’t predict when it’s going to hit so you need to prepare for it. Typhoons, storms, floo

by Sara Shea To ensure your survival during times of crisis, there is one thing that can truly help: preparedness. And to be able to fully prepare yourself in times of crisis you should have a long-term food storage plan. When preparing for a disaster, you should make sure that you prioritize long-term food storage since this will sustain you during tough times. You’ll never know when disasters strike. You can’t predict when it will hit so you need to be fully prepared in case they happen.

March 11th, 2009by Marjorie Rothstein Leave a comment Image courtesy of Koka SextonThere’s no denying it, we’re all feeling the credit crunch. Of course, some of us are feeling it more than others, especially former shopaholics (like me) who are desperately trying to reform. Practically every magazine, tabloid and newspaper under the sun is offering countless of belt-tightening tips, both of the literal and figurative kind. Yet if you’re still feeling as stuck as a deer in headlights, then start

In a disaster, keep in mind that neighborhood grocery stores and gas stations may run out of supplies. Essential services such as electricity, telephone and health care may be disrupted or shut down. Be prepared by assembling a survival kit to get you through these tough times.