Bus operators are busy enough making sure the day-to-day duties of running their businesses get done. With the launch of ABA's new "Operator Tip Sheets" briefings on tools and techniques to help your business grow, we hope to provide another value-added component of your membership. And we promise to keep it short and snappy, yet insightful and informative. From internal operational organization to marketing and promotion, ABA hopes "Operator Tip Sheets" will help you not only maximize your scarce dollars, but your scarce time. Since 75 percent of ABA's operator members have a fleet of 10 or fewer coaches, we're launching this new benefit with the growth-oriented small entrepreneur in mind. Look for a new briefing bimonthly, and email abainfo@buses.org if there's a topic you'd like to see addressed.

• Adaptive News Control
  Simple yet effective tips to take charge of your interactions with reporters driven to write anti-bus industry stories or, even worse, stories depicting your company negatively.
• Behold The Year Of The Motorcoach
  Rapidly changing dynamics in the transportation world set the stage for big growth in the bus business.
• Are We “Independent Bus Operators” Or The “Private Bus Industry”?
  It's time our own self-identifying terms reflect the safe, green, convenient, affordable and accessible travel option ABA member operators provide.
• The Fuel Tank Isn't Half-Empty, It's Half-Full
  Turning high gas prices into an advantage.
• Which Is Correct -- Bus Or Motorcoach?
  Both terms are right, but it all depends on the audience and the circumstances.
• Knowing Your Entrepreneurial Style
  Proven ways you can make your lean operation run even more efficiently, whether you are the staff or your staff size is limited.