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Business Management
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness Management COLLECTIVE WISDOM: What were you thinking?
August 18, 2015 by
Alan Beech
COLLECTIVE WISDOM
Management expert Alan Beech says the transition from technician to shop owner can be a difficult one, especially if you don’t change your mindset first.
News Association NewsAuto Repair & ServiceBusiness Management Service Center Advisory Council members announced
August 12, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
Daryl Kulscar from Regina Sask. is one of five newly appointed members to the Service Center Advisory Council, part of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance. Being appointed to the Service Center Advisory Council is not just ceremonious recognition for being…
Feature Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness Management Staying visible
August 7, 2015 by
Allan Janssen
At 100 km-h, a vehicle travels more than 27.75 meters a second. A lot can happen in 27.75 meters… which is why visibility items like wipers and lights should be a key concern for every driver. There are tremendous benefits…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementEvents Mister Transmission commits to raising $50K for Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
August 7, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
To support Mister Transmission’s partnership with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, shops from coast-to-coast have committed to raising a minimum of $50K by November 30, 2015. This is the second year of Mister Transmission’s partnership with the national charity. Last…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness Management Staying visible
August 4, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
Wipers and lights can become important profit centres for your shop, and loyalty-builders for your business.
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementMilestones & Awards Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance congratulates Canadian Cast Away winners
July 28, 2015 by
Allan Janssen
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance’s Canadian Cast Away Sweepstakes was a big success. Prizes for the promotion included two Nitro Bass Fishing Boat Outfits, 30+ fishing trips to the Wilds of Canada, and dozens of Bass Pro Shop gift certificates. The…
Feature Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness Management Finding the right spot
July 28, 2015 by
Allan Janssen
Looking to open a new shop? The right location will make the difference between years of struggling and instant sustainability.
Feature Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness Management Who dropped the ball?
July 27, 2015 by
Murray Voth
In late March, a woman brought her 2001 Ford Focus with 137,000 kilometers on it to the shop of a good friend of mine in a major city in Canada. She’d never been to Morris’s place before, but she worked…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness Management Finding the right spot
July 24, 2015 by
Allan Janssen
Looking to open a new shop? The right location will make the difference between years of struggling and instant sustainability.
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness Management What can we do about the technician shortage?
July 22, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
As many in the automotive industry near retirement, there will be more jobs to fill than there are technicians to fill them. Although this has been known in our industry for a while, it seems the public is finally taking…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness Management Who dropped the ball?
July 21, 2015 by
Murray Voth
Management Insights writer MURRAY VOTH says when we don’t act like professionals, there is a clear cost to our customers and to our own credibility.
News Association NewsBusiness ManagementTraining & Apprenticeship AskPatty.com relaunches Certified Female Friendly Program
July 21, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
AskPatty.com Inc. has announced a new phase in the ongoing evolution of its Certified Female Friendly Program, aimed at assisting automotive retailers in attracting and retaining women customers. “The industry has changed since this program launched back in 2006, and…