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    • January 2024

    Chris Jones
    Jan. 22, 2024
    When writing a business plan, it's not only wise to know how you'll start the business but prudent to consider how you'll exit the business later.
    Jake Holschuh Photography
    Chris Jones
    Jan. 19, 2024
    What auto repair shop owners need to know about mapping out the life of their business
    Contributed Photo
    Rob DeArmond
    Jan. 18, 2024
    The peaks and valleys of a couple's pursuit of shop ownership.
    Kathleen Callahan
    Jan. 16, 2024
    A common-sense approach to evaluating and raising your auto repair shop's labor rate.
    Elena Lukyanova
    Neil Pope
    Jan. 15, 2024
    Why giving customers the option to schedule auto repair service online may be a winning play for shop owners.

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    Cecil Bullard
    Jan. 11, 2024
    Without a good pay plan, auto repair shop owners may find hiring and retaining technicians difficult. Cecil Bullard, founder and CEO of The Institute for Automotive Business Excellence...
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    When personalities clash, how should shop owners handle it?
    Establishing the right labor rate for your shop should be rooted in fact and not feeling.
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    Kacey Frederick
    Jan. 4, 2024
    The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation helps those in the auto care industry who are struggling.
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    Chris Jones
    Jan. 2, 2024
    Insight into the types of vehicles repaired by the average mechanical repair shop.