Entries Being Taken For Car Care Council Women’s Board 2015 Women Of The Year Awards
Nominees are now being accepted for the Car Care Council Women’s Board Women of the Year Awards, which annually honor three women leaders who have made significant contributions to the auto care community. The three award recipients will be recognized at the Women’s Board press conference and reception on Tuesday Nov. 3, during AAPEX in Las Vegas.
Adapting To Change – The Key To Success In Business
It is often said that change is the only constant. Nobody understands that better than Chuck Wichrowski, owner of Baum Boulevard Automotive, an 8-bay automotive repair shop in Pittsburgh, PA. He has built his entire business model around the concept.
Looking To Sell Your Business? Debunking An Aftermarket Myth
As a tire or automotive service shop owner looking to sell your business, you may be making the process even more challenging by mistakenly disqualifying potential buyers who would actually make great owners.
Thwarting Cyber Attacks In The Digital Age
No company of any size is truly safe from those seeking to access customer and company data. And, if a large, multi-billion dollar corporation’s systems are vulnerable to attack, then surely a local retailer – like an auto repair shop – can easily fall victim. Luckily, there are many ways to protect your business against data breaches and hacking, from computer security tactics and software programs to employee education and even insurance policies.
A Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity For Shop Owners
In the coming years, there will be an absolute explosion that will take place in the vehicle infotainment industry. I am referring to the mixture of onboard data such as onboard diagnostics, guidance systems and vehicle control features, and the entertainment/communication features such as Wi-Fi, voice texting and audio/video systems.
Elite Launches New Website For Shop Owners
The company says it is proud to work with so many clients who are not only doing amazing things with their businesses, but are having a profound impact on their employees, their customers, their communities and the industry. Accordingly, the new website strives to highlight Elite’s clients and give them some much deserved recognition.
A Shop Owner’s Guide To Advertising In 2015
Many shop owners get into trouble by throwing their money at just about every advertising opportunity that comes along. Their intentions are good, but more often than not they end up wasting a lot of money, and bringing in the wrong customers. So putting first things first, as every successful business owner will do, you need to identify your ideal customer, then create a plan that targets that individual.
Walking The Social Media Tightrope
In today’s digital workplace, few issues cause more confusion than social media. Numerous laws are relevant to social media, ranging from Title VII to the Fair Credit Reporting Act to state-specific laws barring requests for applicants’ personal passwords. However, employers can navigate the social media minefield by identifying and addressing the risks.
Fuller Automotive: From Buggies To Autos, Shop Stands The Test Of Time
Not many shop owners can trace their roots back to a time before automobiles, when horse and buggy were the standard means of transportation. But that’s exactly what Chris Fuller can do with Fuller Automotive that started when his great-grandfather Willis Fuller transitioned from working on horse-drawn carriages to the internal combustion engine. Now Fuller Automotive & Tire Center in Auburn, MA, has eight bays for repairs on all makes and models, and is separated by a shared waiting room with a four-bay SpeeDee Oil Change center.
AAPEX 2015 To Include New Packaging Showcase
The AAPEX 2015 New Packaging Showcase will spotlight the latest innovative, eco-friendly and easy-to-merchandise designs geared to help attendees stay ahead of the curve and ultimately sell more products. AAPEX will take place on Nov. 3-5, at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, with AAPEXedu sessions starting on Nov. 2.
