The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) has announced its lineup of fall seminars.
“Wheel Alignment Diagnostic Angles & Resetting Electronic Stability Control Systems” will take place Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis. Presented by Roger Creason, Hunter Engineering, the seminar will cover wheel alignment diagnostic angles, including:
- Steering axis inclination
- Included angle
- Turning angle
- Setback and thrust angle
Procedures used to detect damaged suspension components not commonly found during the normal alignment procedure will also be covered.
On Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, AASP-MN will host “8 Steps to a More Profitable Auto Repair Shop," from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Hyatt Place Minneapolis/Airport-South in Bloomington. The seminar, presented by Bob Cooper and Doris Barnes, Elite Worldwide, will teach attendees how easy it is to build a more profitable shop, in the most ethical way, and join the ranks of the industry superstars at the same time. Attendees will learn how to:
- Set goals for the shop that will take it right to the top
- Find and hire superstar technicians and service advisers
- Put together a marketing plan that will keep service bays filled
- Dramatically improve sales and customer satisfaction
- Generate higher sales and happier customers
- Generate higher profits and increase shop value
On Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, the association will host two “Health Care Reform” workshops, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. for those interested in learning more about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) to help attendees decide what strategy will work best for their business. Topics covered will include:
- Small business vs. large business definition
- Individual and small business tax credits
- MNSure – Minnesota’s health care exchange
- 2013-14 small group renewal considerations
- Options for small business employers, including pros and cons
The workshops will be presented by Dennis Begley, CLU ChFC LUTCF CBC, employee benefits manager, CBIZ AIA; and Aaron Hall, CEO and business attorney with Thompson Hall Santi Cerny & Dooley.
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