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Doing your homework and having some help is the path to success.

7 Operations For Which You Should Bill

November 23, 2022

Kimanzi Constable

These necessary shop procedures aren’t always showing up in the bottom line.

The Importance of Profit and Loss Reports

August 22, 2022

Zane Douglas

Misunderstanding these documents can mean some money gets left on the table.

From Finance to Fender Benders

June 13, 2022

Caleb Brooks

A shop owner's journey from real estate into the world of auto collision repair.

Maintaining Your Million-Dollar Baby

May 19, 2022

Steve Bauer

Hitting the $1 million mark in annual revenue is exciting, but building on that success is where the real work begins.

SNAP! Finance

Options for Payment and Payment Methods

April 1, 2022

Options for your customer to keep up with their repairs and maintenance.

Fix Auto USA

Ask the Expert: The Advantages of Joining a Network

December 6, 2021

Bryan Wendt, owner of two Fix Auto USA locations in California, discusses the many advantages of joining a network and how it has shaped his journey over the past few years.

Develop a DRP Exit Strategy

October 6, 2021

Paul Hodowanic

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Shops often experience a sales dip after leaving a DRP. Here’s how to lessen it.

The Rising Tide of Paint Materials Invoicing

October 1, 2021

Paul Hodowanic

Body shops are increasingly ditching the multiplier method, implementing an itemized invoicing system instead.

Transitioning to OEM Parts

September 1, 2021

Paul Hodowanic

FenderBender Staff Reporters

A shift in culture, both internally and externally, is the key to a smooth transition.

Numbers: Certifications and Average Repair Orders

July 21, 2021

A meaningful KPI sets apart shops that are OEM certified.

FinishMaster

What to Consider When Converting to a New Paint Line

June 3, 2021

The questions you need to ask when choosing a new paint line, and how FinishMaster can help.

Would You Do It All Again?

May 19, 2021

Mike Munzenrider

The role of OEM certification in a changing collision repair landscape.

What it Takes to Get Paid

April 30, 2021

Mike Munzenrider

Longtime shop owners discuss the sometimes touchy subject.

How to Own Your Budget

March 24, 2021

Maraya King

Best-selling author and financial expert Ramon Ray says numbers tell a story—here’s how to own yours.

Predictability Can be Found in Sales Forecasts

December 16, 2020

Mike Munzenrider

Projecting your shop’s sales can not only help you know what to expect, but provide you with a map toward growth.

Streamline Supplement Ordering

June 4, 2020

Streamlining the supplement ordering process starts with the right number of team members and tools dedicated to perfecting blueprinting.

How to Ensure Your Shop's Spot on the Map

February 1, 2020

In order to succeed, one collision repair shop started taking common tasks like becoming certified and performing them uncommonly well.

Q&A: Analyzing Updated SBA Standards

January 28, 2020

Following its latest changes, the SBA could award as much as $750 million in federal loans to small businesses, including many body shops.

Paying Hard Work Forward

January 27, 2020

Implementing a team pay plan can be profitable but it must be implemented with careful strategizing.

Effectively Add Towing Services

October 9, 2019

Towing services can increase a body shop’s car count and make it a competitive force in the market.

Gaining Cash Flow from Glass Repair

August 27, 2019

By adding glass repair, your shop can virtually guarantee itself a consistent stream of work.

How I Work: Daniel Johnson

August 1, 2019

Daniel Johnson, owner of Cline Collision Repair LLC, focuses on the big picture both financially and personally in his body shop.

Fix Auto USA

How to Embrace Today's Challenges and Create Opportunities for your Shop

June 28, 2019

Fix Auto USA helps owner-operators navigate changes and challenges of the industry.

CARSTAR

How to Make It as a Young Owner

June 27, 2019