The Family Farm

The Family Farm

Small independent businesses offer a unique set of values, experiences, and traditions. But are they on the brink of disappearing? By Jake Nawrocki Not that long ago in rural Wisconsin, the countryside was covered in small family dairy farms. Literally, most every...
What We Can Learn from Car-Part.com

What We Can Learn from Car-Part.com

Get the most out of conferences and trade shows by following the examples of what works for others. By D.J. Harrington I have not written about Car-Part.com in a while but want to in this issue of Toolbox. Recently, at the “We Are One Training Conference,” held in St....
What’s the Deal with The Freight Industry?

What’s the Deal with The Freight Industry?

For all its complexities, the shipping industry is the cornerstone of the salvage arena. By Tony Jenkins I spent 25 years in the building products industry in sales and marketing roles. Before that, I grew up in two small family businesses (one was a salvage yard)....
Wide World of Networking

Wide World of Networking

The selling process with trading networks requires diligence to keep cash flow healthy.  By Mike Kunkel   The world of trading used auto parts within the auto recycling industry has undergone a number of changes over the last year or so. The merger of the Team PRP and...