Federated Free Fuel Fridays On Facebook

Fans of Federated have a little something extra to look forward to every Friday, the chance to win free fuel. Through March 29, Federated is giving away two free gas cards on each of its Federated Auto Parts and Federated Car Care Facebook pages.

“With gas prices these days, who wouldn’t like to win free fuel? All you need to do to be eligible to win is visit Federated on Facebook. It’s that easy,” said Phil Moore, senior vice president of Federated Auto Parts. “We use our Facebook pages to communicate with our members, customers and motorists around the country, and Free Fuel Fridays is a fun way to say ‘thank you’ to them.”

For a chance to win a free $50 gas card, you must be a fan of the Federated Auto Parts or Federated Car Care Facebook pages. Federated fans can also get extra entries by sharing the contest with their Facebook friends. Federated Free Fuel Fridays ends March 29, 2013.

“Since Free Fuel Fridays runs through March, there are a lot more chances to win,” said Moore. “We are planning Facebook contests throughout the year, so keep checking back to see what we have in store for fans of Federated.”

When Your Shop Is Worth Much More Than You Thought

Although every sale of a shop in which I am involved has its own unique set of circumstances, which makes my job both very interesting and very challenging, Cowden Automotive stands out as particularly memorable because I was able to demonstrate to the long-time owner, Paul Cowden, that his business was worth about three times what he had initially thought.

Case Study: Owner of San Francisco-based Import Service Shop Delighted to Discover Just How Valuable His Business is to Qualified Buyers
I sometimes share case studies of the clients I have been able to assist in my role as an aftermarket business broker and provider of intermediary and advisory services. I do that when I think the story will provide a reader in similar circumstances with new insights or helpful information.
In the case of Cowden Automotive, Inc., I acted in a consulting capacity assisting the owner and his broker in valuing the business, creating a marketing plan, finding a qualified buyer, and arranging financing for the sale.
Although every sale of a shop in which I am involved has its own unique set of circumstances, which makes my job both very interesting and very challenging, Cowden Automotive stands out as particularly memorable because I was able to demonstrate to the long-time owner, Paul Cowden, that his business was worth about three times what he had initially thought.
Needless to say, delivering that kind of good news to a shop owner is a rewarding experience. Discovering that the sale of his business would result in his retirement nest-egg being substantially larger than he had ever thought was a fitting tribute to someone who had spent his entire working career as a busy automotive service shop owner.

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