Hare Business Elite - August 2017

Hare Business Elite - August 2017

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TIME FLIES WHEN YOU’RE HAVING FUN

Summer is off to a busy start. Both of my boys, Conner and Spencer, have been having a blast at camp. They’ve enjoyed spending time with friends, making new friends, and staying involved in a ton of activities. I’m glad they’re outside, keeping active, and getting plenty of fresh air. On the Fourth of July, our family got together to celebrate. But this year, the Fourth was a bit more special than usual. My little brother got married! He and his new wife had a small wedding in our parents’ backyard, then we capped of the events with fireworks. It was an amazing day, one I have no doubt my brother and his wife will remember for a long time (and on that note, my brother will have zero excuses for forgetting their anniversary!). A little later in July, my good friend Brandon Baltz and I had the opportunity to play in a golf tournament together. We’ve been buddies since the fourth grade when we were 10 years old. Now, 35 years later, we’re finally playing in a tournament together — and we won our flight to boot! Though this summer has been busy all around, at this point, I’m just glad the rain has finally let up. It’s good to see the floodwaters gone and things mostly back to normal. I know a few of our customers at the Truck Center had some trouble with the water — I hope it wasn’t too bad. A lot of landscapers in the area have been busy getting their clients’ properties cleaned up after all the damage. As for things here at the Truck Center, that classic saying “Time flies when you’re having fun” certainly applies. It feels like we sped right through the last few months. Not only did we have a fantastic second quarter, but we also made some major yearly goals ahead of schedule. Needless to say, we couldn’t be happier!

Passing down words of wisdom at the wedding

Me and Brandon

I know a lot of our customers couldn’t be happier as well. Over the past few months, Chevy and Isuzu have been offering some great incentives on their commercial vehicles. We can barely keep up. Right now, we’re eagerly anticipating an inventory restock for the third and fourth quarters. There are a ton of exciting vehicles on the horizon. Some of those vehicles are already starting to trickle in. For the 2018 model year, Chevy has introduced a number of new models and body styles. I’ve spent time with the new 2018 Equinox and 2018 Traverse, and they are beautiful, inside and out. These two are on the lot now, but in mid- to late August, you can expect to see the new Isuzu F-Series 25,950 GVW truck. Even better, you’ll be able to try out that new Isuzu. We’ll have one on hand for demos. The first 10 customers who reach out to us will have the chance to spend some one-on-one time with the truck. I’m talking about spending a couple of days with the truck, trying it out, and seeing how it fits in with the needs of your business. All you have to do is get in touch!

- Todd

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MAKE THE GRADE! 3 STUDYING HACKS FOR SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS

them! By reading their work aloud, your student can fix those typos as they come up. But why put in all the effort when they can let Google do it for them? They can simply copy and paste the essay into Google Translate and let it read the essay aloud. Hearing their work ring out in Google’s monotone speech will help them highlight and fix those mistakes. Get Off Facebook Is your child wasting all of their precious studying hours on social media? According to Common Sense Media’s 2015 national census survey, tweens and teens spend an average of

Cash is king when it comes to the longevity of your business. Deadbeat clients can spell death for a budding company, and they do so more often than you would think. It may not sound like fun, but ironing out the wrinkles in your payment process can save you a massive headache down the road. Here are a few ways to make sure the cash comes in on time. The shorter and more concise your payment terms are, the better. For every client you work with, you need a signed contract in place, one that leaves zero room for confusion or misinterpretation. If you’re having cash-flow issues, consider shrinking the payment window. If a customer has 30 days to pay you, they’ll likely wait until the final week to send the check. It’s important that you’re reasonable with your payment terms, but keep in mind that most customers will wait until that last-minute deadline. Go digital. Most businesses work almost solely within the digital realm, and in order to maximize your payments, you must follow suit, no matter how much of a Luddite you may be. Digitizing your invoices saves your customers time. They won’t Are your kids already sweating exams this semester? Fear not! Combine these tips with a regular studying routine, and they’ll be set for anything their teachers assign this year. Chew On This Not all classrooms allow gum, but those that do offer students a distinct advantage. According to Scientific American, chewing gum increases the flow of oxygen to the areas of your brain responsible for attention and memory. Your student can even coordinate gum flavors with each of their classes. Do they have a biology test coming up? Encourage your student to chew peppermint gum while they study and while they take the test. Their brain will associate the minty flavor with those plant cell organelles they studied for an hour the night before. Proofread With Google Is your child trying to perfect an essay before a midnight deadline? Be sure they leave time to read their essay aloud! Tom Stafford, a psychologist who studies typos at the University of Sheffield, notes that when we reread our work, “we don’t catch every detail; we’re not like computers or NSA >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4

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