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2015 Industry Profile
A statistical snapshot of the collision repair industry.
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Building Charitable Giving into Your Auto Body Shop’s Business Plan
Planning, thoughtful implementation and thorough tracking of results will deliver a successful philanthropic program that also delivers a return on investment.
Almost everyone knows the old adage, “Doing well by doing good.” For our team, that isn’t just a slogan — it’s part of the fabric of our business.
Many collision repair shops do philanthropic programs during the holidays, which is great, but we look at giving back as part of our year-long strategic business plan. It helps connect us with the community every month and gives our customers another reason to choose CARSTAR for the highest-quality collision repair.
Exit Strategies: Personal Vision & Financial Planning
The most critical first step in an exit or transition plan is to develop a financial plan and personal vision of what your life will look like post-business.
Collision Repairers: Will You Take the Oath?
Today’s collision repairers are challenged with a new set of concerns, one being the need to follow OEM repair procedures.
Three Generations Keep Trains Running on Time at CARSTAR Jacobus
CARSTAR Jacobus Founder Jerry Jacobus and son Dave share a passion for collision repair and also model railroading.
Auto Body Repair: The Right Way, the Wrong Way and Another Way
In a perfect world, every repairer would make the right decisions in every repair, but we don’t live in a perfect world.
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The Digital Blitz
We talk so much about how much collision repair is changing, but so is the world of media!
Auto Body Shops: Building a Foundation for the New Year
For the new year, it’s important to conduct a thorough audit of your finances to look for areas of opportunity and things to change.
Auto Body Consolidation Update: There’s a New Buyer in Town
The good news for shops that want to sell but do not fit a consolidator’s
profile is that there is a fresh pool of new buyers.
Is Your Auto Body Shop a Hobby … or a Business?
So you want to provide safe and properly repair vehicles to your customers … even at a financial loss?
