Gore/Bush on a Collision Course to November
Next month, U.S. citizens (this includes shop owners) will have a chance to elect a new American president. Since Michael Douglas, Harrison Ford and Morgan Freeman aren’t running, the choice comes down to George W. Bush and Al Gore. How will the 2000 election result affect your shop, and will the president have the power to keep his promises?
Life in the Fast Lane
The latest industry buzzwords — speed lanes, cycle times, process efficiency — all focus on repairing cars faster. Fast is hot; slow is not. As we ring in the new millennium, we may also be ringing in the era of rapid repairs.
Becoming the Fastest Gun in the Shop
Because the industry is changing rapidly, the best painters are productive technicians, active communicators, speedy problem solvers and quick learners.
The Right Manager for the Job
When opening another location, it’s crucial to find a manager whose talents complement your business — and whose business sense can help take your business to the next level.
Wanted: Bigger Phone Booth
Look, above the shop, it’s a franchiser … it’s a consolidator … no, it’s something in between. It’s a … what exactly is that thing?
When Worlds Collide: Collision Repairers vs. Insurers
Can collision repairers really fight off the insurer invasion of the industry? Or, rather than waging war, should they learn to live together in peace?
Surviving a Shop Inspection
Don’t wait to become a statistic. Any money spent on being proactive now is money that won’t be spent on fines later
Blueprints for Success: A Plan for Profits
Floor plans lay the groundwork for production, but other factors build on this foundation. To construct a solid business – brick by brick – learn how four shops implemented a plan for profits.
Four More Years: Looking at Fundamental Tax Reform
If anyone thinks that President Clinton’s re-election will end the debate over fundamental tax reform, they’re sadly mistaken.