Archive for June, 2011
How to Manage PR For Small Business
It’s impossible to overestimate the value of a good public relations plan. If you skillfully execute PR for small business, you can see stronger results for a fraction of the cost of advertising. While corporate PR can boost the national awareness of new products, corporate branding and national awards, local PR focuses on driving sales [...]
Kyle Busch: A Driver for Every Track
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (June 28, 2011) – Interstate All Battery Center stores promise to have “Every Battery for Every Need” with the expertise to solve any battery-related problem. So it’s only appropriate that this weekend’s new metallic and reflective green-and-gold scheme on the No. 18 Interstate All Battery Center Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) [...]
How to Be a Good Retail Manager
Retail management is all about moving merchandise and keeping up with inventory, right? Not exactly. As every great store manager knows, the secret is not in managing a store; it is about managing the people who make your store a success. Here’s some advice on how to be a good retail manager: Set [...]
Dallas Morning News – Employer encourages workers to give back
Interstate Batteries has various programs and community connections including monthly volunteer nights at Union Gospel Mission, letter-writing to soldiers as well as children at a Russian orphanage, and gift-giving during the holidays with Angel Tree, an agency that benefits children of prison inmates. Sometimes employees receive paid time off to volunteer. Read Full Article Here [...]
Social Media for Franchises
Social media has proven essential for those who operate businesses. From networking on LinkedIn to updating statuses on Facebook and Twitter, consumers have numerous options for sharing their experiences and opinions. But what does social media for franchises look like? Could you use social media more effectively? Here is a breakdown of how small [...]
Best Franchise for your Lifestyle
When looking into a franchise investment, it is important to ask yourself a few questions to be sure you are choosing the right franchising opportunity for you. By understanding your interests, skills and especially budget, you have a better chance of owning and operating a successful franchise. Best Franchise for your Lifestyle Identify Your Interests [...]
Interstate All Battery Center Team Members Indulge in an Outrageous Shopping Spree
KCCI-TV in Des Moines covered the Interstate All Battery Center event. Click the image for video. How many employers can you name that take their team members shopping? And pay their way? The Interstate All Battery Center® Des Moines office did just that Friday, May 13. To reward 147 team members for hitting their sales [...]
