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: Separate money losers from those with a nose for profit If you need to hand over your company's reins, you want to find a manager who will live up to your standards and maintain the profitability and success you've garnered. However, research suggests that 80% of people, regardless of their education, background or experience, will lose money when placed in a position of overseeing profit generation. Some tips for weeding out such candidates include investigating their initiative and value-adding capabilities; asking others who are familiar with them about the prospects' spending habits; and being cautious in accepting the ideas of grand thinkers, who have imaginative, but costly, ideas.  Inc.com (7/1)