Collision Repair

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Collision Repair

Employ novel strategies to hire collision repair employees

July 7, 2023
Finding employees is not an easy feat, and the strategies of yesterday will not work today.
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Service Repair

VISION general session keynote: Going from 'impossible to possible'

Ben Nemtin's rise to prominence began with a list of impossible tasks. He believes you can do the same.
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MSO

Competing with consolidators and changing MSO business models

Feb. 2, 2023
How do you adjust your business model and strategy?
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KPIs
Collision Repair

Your checkbook is balanced, but how are your KPIs?

Jan. 23, 2023
Some small businesses have survived on a checkbook operational analysis basis. But for a complete understanding of your business for long-term growth or sustainability, we must...
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Certifications
MSO

5 reasons why MSO shops need OEM certifications

Dec. 13, 2022
There are a few hallmarks of a reliable MSO, but the best way to demonstrate your worth is by becoming a certified auto repair shop.
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Collision Repair

How to break through a plateau

Dec. 8, 2022
When you notice your body shop slowing down, it can be a good time to go through the details of how you run your business.
Many owners have leaped into a second auto body shop only to discover they didn’t have processes and systems they could duplicate.
Collision Repair

10 tips before you buy your second auto body shop

Dec. 1, 2022
Many owners have leaped into a second auto body shop only to discover they didn’t have processes and systems they could duplicate.
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3M RepairStack
Collision Repair

3M launches RepairStack Performance Solutions at SEMA Show

Connected body shop layers material management, invoicing, and analytics for greater shop efficiency and performance
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The Automotive Management Institute has added on-demand EV technical training to its offerings through a partnership with vehicle electrification expert and former GM engineer Dr. Mark Quarto, who is an instructor for Future Tech.
Collision Repair

Training options abound for collision repairers

Sept. 5, 2022
From the latest technology to improving operations, help is available, sometimes for free and at your convenience.
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Hourly rates for paint and allied materials have largely remained stagnant as their costs have risen dramatically the past 10 years, writes Steve Wurtz, president of Blue Ash Auto Body.
Collision Repair

Ohio body shop owner calls for action

May 3, 2022
The time for collision repairers to take a stand against 'the perfect storm' of rising costs and stagnant hourly rates is now, he says
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The COO will work to ensure all departments are working together and communication is clear at all levels and become the leader of the CEO’s vision.
Service Repair

Is your business ready for a COO?

Aug. 4, 2022
At some point, you need to pull away from the day-to-day operation of the business. Who will be the person to provide you with that opportunity?
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Collision Repair

Sherwin-Williams debuts e-solution for shops

Collision Core suite of programs addresses key business operations in a shop
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Service Repair

5 secrets to setting and achieving your goals

April 1, 2022
When you commit to setting goals the right way, you will be more likely to act to achieve them
Traffic
Shop Operations

Reviewing your financing options for customers

Dec. 6, 2021
Holiday travel is expected to surge. Are you ready with options for your clients?