WAWA Changes its Name
A small, but important, change to our name. WAWA was founded in 1960 as Washington State Automotive Wholesalers Association. In 1972 “State” was dropped from the name of the organization and it has been known as WAWA ever since. On several occasions over the years a name change had been discussed by the various boards […]
Washington’s Automotive Aftermarket Industry
Summary: The automotive aftermarket industry supplies the products and services that are fundamental to the proper maintenance and repair of passenger cars, minivans, sports cars, pickups, heavy-duty and sport utility vehicles. Our industry manufactures, distributes and sells motor vehicle parts, accessories, service, tools, equipment, materials and supplies. Typically, aftermarket jobs are located in repair shops, […]
Why partners need a buy-sell agreement to properly plan for the business’s future
If you’re in business with a partner or partners, what happens if one of you dies, becomes disabled, departs the business or there is a dissolution? Without a buy-sell agreement in place, the remaining partner could be left in business with a surviving spouse, an unwanted third party who doesn’t know the business, or […]
Employee Handbooks: Who Needs Them?
A well-written handbook provides a cornerstone for positive employer-employee communication, and can be a great tool to ensure that each employee receives the same information, in clear language, about your company’s policies and expectations. A handbook may also offer valuable legal protection if an employee or former employee challenges you in court. It is […]
Tax Credit Helps Small Employers Provide Health Insurance Coverage
IR-2010-38 Many small businesses and tax-exempt organizations that provide health insurance coverage to their employees now qualify for a special tax credit, according to the Internal Revenue Service. Included in the health care reform legislation, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, approved by Congress and signed by President Obama on March 23, the […]
Here is something you will want to have and use!
The telephone company charges $1.00 to $1.50 to get a phone number from information. Here’s a number worth putting in your cell phone, or your home phone speed dial: 1-800-goog411 (1-800-466-4411) This is an awesome service from Google, and it’s free — great when you are driving on the road with no pen, […]
Tips To Prevent Identity Theft
It’s important to safeguard your personal information. Data breaches increased 47% last year and affected 35.7 million Americans. Here are some things you can do to protect your information from criminals: Don’t carry sensitive personal Information such as your Social Security Card with you. Identity theft commonly results from information found in lost or stolen wallets, […]
Rental Car Insurance – What You Need To Know
What you need to know about Rental Car Insurance So, there you are. Standing at the car rental counter after a long flight and delayed baggage claim, you are faced with a barrage of insurance choices, which seemingly never end. You simply want to get on with your vacation or business trip. Besides, your Super […]
Five Survival Tips
Five Survival Tips for Entrepreneurs By DIANA RANSOM From smSmallBusiness.com What do you do when sales are down and your credit’s been slashed? You rethink your business. Because of the ongoing credit crisis, banks are becoming even more reluctant to extend lines of credit to small-business owners. And the sluggish conditions aren’t expected to improve […]
Expertise Available for Small Business
SMALL BUSINESS EXPERTISE FOR STARTUP AND ESTABLISHED BUSINESSES Seattle SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, is the non profit resource sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The mission of SCORE is to provide business assistance for both existing and start up business owners. SCORE’s counseling and training programs are well known in the […]
