There are several levels of creativity.  The highest form is what Albert Einstein did when he developed the theory of relativity… there was nothing like it before Einstein.  Very few people can do this!   Artists often create new and different paintings, sculptures, and visions from nothing, except an idea.  We’ve all seen wonderful examples of creativity in our lifetime and it is always awe inspiring.

On a lesser scale there is the ability to take what is out there and combine a few things to create something new and distinctive (this is what most of us do – not as spectacular but very effective in business).   These ideas come from ANYWHERE and EVERYWHERE!  Who would have thought the Pet Rock would sell?  I got one of the special polished ones so I really got my money’s worth.

What does this have to do with you?  Well, PLENTY.  We discuss Internet technology in these blogs and there are so many new things everyday it’s hard to keep up, and TireWare is trying to keep up with you!  Our customers tell us everyday what SHOULD be the next big thing…like the newly released “eBay” for single, over stocked, or slow moving tires. 

We call it the TireWare B2B Tire Exchange.  The idea came from a couple of dealers just like you.  In the 2 weeks since we launched the beta (pilot) we have over 25 dealers and wholesalers register to participate in this FREE service. 

The purpose is to help you sell unwanted inventory that someone else might need.  Interested?  Register at http://www.tireware.com/Contact/ and fill in the information for eCommerce.  We’ll help you post your tires and get started.

Let’s face it…just a few years ago we might have thought the Internet was just another fad. I guess it’s time to realize the Internet is here to stay.

Did you know?

• Salesforce.com will exceed $500,000,000 in sales this year?
• eBay will be over $8 billion
• Amazon.com over $15 billion
• And Google will exceed $17 BILLION in revenue in 2008

ALL revenue generated over the Internet. Some fad! And over 50% of ALL software sales will be over the Internet by 2013!

What about the future? Who will be the next big Internet company? No one really knows. And does it really matter to you? Maybe, maybe not. What does matter is what these and future Internet companies can do for you.

That’s what this Blog is all about. Looking for ways to use the Internet to make your life easier and help you make money along the way.

As part of TireWare’s commitment to help tire & auto owners grow and run their business, this blog will be a forum for discussion & discovery, ideas & trends, and contributions from people like you.

What’s new in Internet Technology and why should you care?

You’re in your car, driving to an appointment and BANG…you get that zillion dollar idea (no, you didn’t hit anything). But you might if you have to write it down.

What to do? A customer calls and you promise to check something when you get back to office. WHAT DO YOU DO? Here’s what you do…JOTT. That’s right…go to www.Jott.com so you never have to break the law, write while driving or worry about forgetting before you get to your desk again. With www.jott.com you simply use your cellphone - hands-free of course - to call yourself with a reminder that goes directly to your e-mail Inbox. Or, let’s say you want your store manager to call that customer… you make the same phone call but direct it to the store manager who receives an email. All this while driving SAFELY! You CAN do all this, and more, and it’s free (for now)…www.jott.com

So, with that said…try www.jott.com … you might save some time…and a life!

This blog is about ideas…instigating discussion…catalyzing thought…and helping each other just a little.

Let me know if you try Jott and what you think…Gary