Twice-monthly e-mail briefing for independent aftermarket distributors serving the transportation industry A summary of relevant articles culled from hundreds of top news sources The inside track to business best-practices to help you do your job It’s what decision makers need to know It's FREE!       Privacy Information       SmartBrief and CVSN will not rent, sell, or trade your e-mail address to any external entities -- ever. Click here to read our Privacy Policy.       About SmartBrief About CVSN     Send CVSN SmartBrief story to a colleague. * Your Name * Your E-mail * Friend's E-mail Separate multiple addresses with commas.   Personal Message * Indicates required fields Terms and Conditions: You must submit valid e-mail addresses only. Use of e-mail addresses is subject to the terms of SmartBrief's privacy policy. Here's the story you're sending: Look to the past to guide your business's future Entrepreneurs and managers frequently will be confronted with having to make decisions or take actions that could take the company into uncharted, and perhaps perilous, territory. Look to past experiences or perhaps case studies when the time comes to make a tough decision that has many unknowns. "At the very least," says journalist Chris Penttila, "always ponder the worst-case scenario and whether your company could handle it."  Entrepreneur (7/2007)