DRPs, Here We Come?
We’re shooting for a DRP, but that doesn’t mean we’re willing to give up something for nothing. Part 11 of a series.
Don’t Leave Dollars on the Table: Total Losses
Total losses are often regarded as a loss to a body shop. But the fact is the loss is your customers’ and doesn’t have to be borne in any sense by your business.
Earn Back Your Leverage
Leverage is an intriguing prospect. If you own or operate a business, it’s something you want.
Unlocking the Mystery of Production: Pre-Repair Management
Pre-repair management isn’t a new way to repair cars faster, better, cheaper and easier. But it’s been proven to ease the production management workload – and give you time
to focus on big ideas.
Damage Analysis for Dollars
Body shops consistently overlook ‘damage analysis’ as a profit center, but this service is definitely not free and should be charged for.
Get it Straight: Universal Anchoring
Universal anchoring is still the most popular frame straightening method in the U.S., but the fixture method is quickly catching up. Here’s a comprehensive look at both methods and the machines most suited for them.
Old Equipment Can Cost You
My boss kept complaining about how much it cost him to pay for cut and buff, but then I realized it was me who was losing money due to his refusal to upgrade his spraybooth.
We’re Here to Serve
As an editor of a trade magazine, you do more than just write articles and edit copy. You also serve as a sympathetic ear to readers who call in and want to discuss problems they’re having with their businesses. But hopefully you’re not just offering emotional support but rather, coming up with real solutions that
DRPs, Here We Come?
Starting our DRP involvement with a small insurance company at first seemed like a good idea. But we soon realized that more volume didn’t necessarily mean more profit. Part 10 of a series.
Get Your Message Heard: Executing an Effective Marketing Plan
Creating and then executing an effective marketing plan isn’t easy. Here are some tips to help you succeed in getting your message out…and avoid wasting too much of your hard-earned money.