Geri Roskopf’s Blog

For more than 50 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration has celebrated National Small Business Week, and this year that week is dedicated to September 13-17. It’s a time to recognize the small businesses that play a central role in building a strong country, prepared for any obstacles in the future. Did you know that…

If you were to be asked to define the word “bill,” what would your definition be? A duck’s bill, the visor of a cap, an itemized account of services or work done on an invoice as a bill of charges, or what you owe on your electricity bill, or charges for food or drink after…

On August 12, 2021, the Yankees and the White Sox played the first major league baseball game at the real Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa.  The baseball field was copied from the 1989 movie Field of Dreams, in which Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella is inspired by a voice he hears in his cornfield telling…

One of my favorite rides at an amusement park, fair, or carnival is the Tilt-a-Whirl. Each spinning car is attached to a rotating platform that goes up and down while spinning in different directions at variable speeds. The constant, chaotic motion makes the ride so much fun. The caution, like for any amusement ride, is…

To play the “telephone game,” players sit in a circle or stand in a line. The players are close enough that whispering is possible, but not too close that players can hear each other whisper. The first person whispers a phrase into the ear of the person to their right if in a circle, or…

When it comes to joining a state or national towing association, over the years I’ve heard the question, “What’s in it for me? What do I get by being a member?” We all can become frustrated when we believe issues or concerns are not being addressed or resolved fast enough by our towing associations. I…

We have a rug at the shop’s entrance door that reads: SAFETY FIRST. A fellow tower saw the rug and commented it should read SAFETY ALWAYS. Isn’t that the truth. Deaths of emergency responders nationwide is attributed to distracted drivers. According to the article in the June issue of Tow Times, at that time “we…

I have a tow lady friend who lost her husband a few years ago. We were finally able to get together for lunch to catch up on what’s going on with our families. She commented that her youngest son told her that he felt they never did anything as a family because his dad was…

I receive the Milwaukee Biz Times, a publication with the latest business news for business leaders from southeast Wisconsin. The most recent issue highlighted the inaugural showcase of “Notable Executive Assistants.” The article spotlighted accomplished professionals in the region who “keep their organizations running smoothly, playing a crucial role in the success of their companies…

Most everyone in the towing industry knows the name Tow Mater or Mater from the movie Cars. Mater’s body is in the shape on an old 1950’s tow truck and he is a special character from a place called Radiator Springs. Although he may seem silly and dim-witted, he has a vast knowledge of automobiles,…