Business Maintenance for Peak Performance: Internal Analysis will Rev Up Your Business, Part 1
From my experience, cars and companies have a lot in
common when it comes to keeping them running smoothly
and achieving top performance. The owner’s manual for any business is the strategic plan that has been developed. The
gauges are the financial reports that are generated on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
Protecting Your Business with Non-Compete Agreements
Non-compete agreements are a great way for business owners to protect an employer’s reasonable competitive business interests. These agreements can also be utilized to limit post-employment competition provided that the agreement is reasonable in terms of geographic limitations, duration and type of activity restrained.
The Real Art of Advertising: More Than Pretty Pictures and Catchy Phrases, Part 2
In the September/October issue of Shop Owner, we introduced the “new” art of advertising in a modern market, and presented strategies automotive repair shop owners can use to corner their market, maintain loyal customers, and expand their shops’ value and customer base.
New Arizona Attorney General Planning ‘Sting’ Operations at Automotive Repair Shops [VIDEO]
Tom Horne doesn’t become Arizona’s new attorney general until January, but he has already announced that he will be conducting undercover “sting” operations at automotive repair shops. According to one news article, “Classic rip-off schemes include working without proper certification, charging too much for repairs and convincing customers to pay for repairs they don’t need.” Horne will also be searching for shops that give lowball estimates.
Federated Awards Grand Prize to ACDelco TSS Member Magallanes Automotive
Javier Magallanes, a Federated/ACDelco TSS member from Richmond, CA, is a grand prize winner in the 2010 Federated “Surf or Turf Sweepstakes.” As the sweepstakes winner, Magallanes will receive his choice of a Triton boat or a Chevy Colorado pickup truck as his prize.
Affinia Group Unveils World Smart Strategy
Affinia said during the past six years it has taken control of its global supply chain with an innovative approach to global commerce. The World Smart direction assures consistent product quality regardless of where a product is manufactured globally.
Consumers Continuing to Hold On to Vehicles Longer, According to Polk
The average length of ownership of new vehicles continues to increase, according to a recent analysis from Polk. Consumers are now holding on to a new vehicle, on average, for 63.9 months based on second quarter 2010 data, up 4.5 months from the same time last year, according to Polk.
4 Things You Can Do to Make Your Business Inviting to Women
Women influence 85% of all consumer-purchasing decisions in the U.S. When thinking about the impact that this group has on commerce and on businesses in general, you are probably asking yourself this question: “Am I getting more than my fair share of this opportunity?” Continue reading to gain some valuable insight into marketing to women.
AAIA Town Hall at AAPEX: Industry Resets, Realigns Aftermarket for Growth and Prosperity
The resounding message echoed among panel members was that the economic reset that resulted from the recent recession has prompted an industry reset that will position the aftermarket for growth, but they cautioned that we should not forget the lessons we learned the past year.
Clint Bowyer Wins at Talladega in MOOG-Equipped Chevrolet, Jeff Gordon Crew Chief Steve Letarte Named MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’
It was an all-MOOG chassis parts photo finish in Sunday’s Amp Energy Juice 500 Sprint Cup event at Talladega (AL) Superspeedway, as Clint Bowyer and the #33 BB&T Chevrolet edged out teammate Kevin Harvick by an estimated six inches under a final-lap caution.