The First Steps in Securing Expansion Financing December 14, 2022 Todd Kortemeier No Comments Doing your homework and having some help is the path to success.Read More
7 Operations For Which You Should Bill November 23, 2022 Kimanzi Constable No Comments These necessary shop procedures aren’t always showing up in the bottom line. Read More
The Importance of Profit and Loss Reports August 22, 2022 Zane Douglas No Comments Misunderstanding these documents can mean some money gets left on the table.Read More
From Finance to Fender Benders June 13, 2022 Caleb Brooks No Comments A shop owner's journey from real estate into the world of auto collision repair.Read More
Maintaining Your Million-Dollar Baby May 19, 2022 Steve Bauer No Comments Hitting the $1 million mark in annual revenue is exciting, but building on that success is where the real work begins.Read More
Sponsored By SNAP! Finance Options for Payment and Payment Methods April 1, 2022 Sponsored Content No Comments Options for your customer to keep up with their repairs and maintenance.Read More
Sponsored By Fix Auto USA Ask the Expert: The Advantages of Joining a Network December 6, 2021 Sponsored Content No Comments 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.Read More
Develop a DRP Exit Strategy October 6, 2021 Paul Hodowanic One Comment Shops often experience a sales dip after leaving a DRP. Here’s how to lessen it. Read More
The Rising Tide of Paint Materials Invoicing October 1, 2021 Paul Hodowanic No Comments Body shops are increasingly ditching the multiplier method, implementing an itemized invoicing system instead.Read More
Transitioning to OEM Parts September 1, 2021 Paul Hodowanic No Comments A shift in culture, both internally and externally, is the key to a smooth transition. Read More
Numbers: Certifications and Average Repair Orders July 21, 2021 FenderBender Staff Reporters No Comments A meaningful KPI sets apart shops that are OEM certified.Read More
Sponsored By FinishMaster What to Consider When Converting to a New Paint Line June 3, 2021 Sponsored Content No Comments The questions you need to ask when choosing a new paint line, and how FinishMaster can help.Read More
Would You Do It All Again? May 19, 2021 Mike Munzenrider No Comments The role of OEM certification in a changing collision repair landscape.Read More
What it Takes to Get Paid April 30, 2021 Mike Munzenrider No Comments Longtime shop owners discuss the sometimes touchy subject.Read More
How to Own Your Budget March 24, 2021 Maraya King No Comments Best-selling author and financial expert Ramon Ray says numbers tell a story—here’s how to own yours.Read More
Predictability Can be Found in Sales Forecasts December 16, 2020 Mike Munzenrider No Comments Projecting your shop’s sales can not only help you know what to expect, but provide you with a map toward growth.Read More
Streamline Supplement Ordering June 4, 2020 Melissa Steinken No Comments Streamlining the supplement ordering process starts with the right number of team members and tools dedicated to perfecting blueprinting.Read More
How to Ensure Your Shop's Spot on the Map February 1, 2020 Melissa Steinken No Comments In order to succeed, one collision repair shop started taking common tasks like becoming certified and performing them uncommonly well.Read More
Q&A: Analyzing Updated SBA Standards January 28, 2020 Melissa Steinken No Comments Following its latest changes, the SBA could award as much as $750 million in federal loans to small businesses, including many body shops.Read More
Paying Hard Work Forward January 27, 2020 Melissa Steinken No Comments Implementing a team pay plan can be profitable but it must be implemented with careful strategizing.Read More
Effectively Add Towing Services October 9, 2019 Melissa Steinken No Comments Towing services can increase a body shop’s car count and make it a competitive force in the market.Read More
Gaining Cash Flow from Glass Repair August 27, 2019 Melissa Steinken No Comments By adding glass repair, your shop can virtually guarantee itself a consistent stream of work.Read More
How I Work: Daniel Johnson August 1, 2019 Melissa Steinken No Comments Daniel Johnson, owner of Cline Collision Repair LLC, focuses on the big picture both financially and personally in his body shop.Read More
Sponsored By Fix Auto USA How to Embrace Today's Challenges and Create Opportunities for your Shop June 28, 2019 Sponsored Content No Comments Fix Auto USA helps owner-operators navigate changes and challenges of the industry.Read More
Sponsored By CARSTAR How to Make It as a Young Owner June 27, 2019 Sponsored Content No Comments CARSTAR can help leverage a sound business plan into a legacy of success.Read More