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Don Quinn

Don Quinn joined NATSO after serving as president of Sapp Bros. During his 30-plus year career at Sapp Bros. he held almost every job, which gives him deep insight into the multiple profit centers within a truckstop and travel center. He also served on NATSO’s Board and served as chairman for three years.

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MOST RECENT ARTICLES BY Don

What Your Travel Center Needs to Know About Bank Loans

By Don Quinn
November 9, 2020
The Truck Stops Here
Truckstop Business
Operations
Loan Forgiveness

Cash flow is critical to a business’s success, and I always think of cash flow as akin to the blood in your body. If you run out of blood, you’re not going to make it. If you run out of cash, you’re business is not going to make it! Loans are one tool truckstop and travel plaza operators can use to maintain their operating cash flow, cover unexpected expenses or grow the business. More

Invest in Billboards to Let Your Travel Center Customers Know You are Open

By Don Quinn
August 18, 2020
The Truck Stops Here
Truckstop Business
Marketing & Retail
Advertising
billboard
Marketing
Signage

Interstate billboards give you exposure to large numbers of travelers every day and night. I believe that this is one of the most effective forms of advertising. More

Cash Management Reconciliation Tips for Your Travel Center

By Don Quinn
June 25, 2020
The Truck Stops Here
Truckstop Business
Credit/Debit Fees
Debit/Credit Card Fees

This term cash management sounds simple enough to start, but it can be one of the most challenging and complex tasks in your business. Failure to have proper controls and safeguards in place can result in a disastrous situation that will likely leave you in trouble. However, there are several steps you can take to improve your operation and increase efficiencies. Let’s start by breaking this into several key areas. More

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