If you’re running a small automotive business, doing a year-end review gives you an accurate picture of your performance over the past twelve months.  The information you collect gives you the opportunity to create a tangible action plan for growth as you enter 2025. While this may seem like a daunting task, it is actually a helpful tool that will set your business up for long-term success. This blog post will help you conduct an effective yearly review so your automotive business can

I couldn't find a place for book recommendations, so I started one. Here's a great list of "must-read" books for business.  It's from Ratchet & Wrench magazine. https://www.ratchetandwrench.com/toolbox/educationtraining/article/55242667/strengthen-your-leadership-muscles-12-must-read-books-to-fuel-success-in-2025 https://www.ratchetandwrench.com/shop-life/columnists/article/33006771/bennett-10-must-read-books-for-auto-repair-shop-owners

There’s less than one month left in 2024. Is the bookkeeping for your automotive business up to date?  If you’re anything like us, you feel like this year flew by in the blink of an eye. It’s time to ensure that your books and reports are squared away as this year comes to an end.  In this blog post, we share important steps to start the new year on a healthy financial footing.   Reconcile bank and credit card statements. Reconciling your automotive business’s credit car

Here's a good article from Ratchet & Wrench on how your shop's numbers compare to other shops in a recent survey. https://www.ratchetandwrench.com/running-a-shop/finance/article/55250653/numbers-how-does-your-shop-compare-in-annual-revenue-gross-and-net-profits  

We all know that a great customer experience leads to great online reviews. But what other methods do you use to get more reviews? 

It seems there is a big movement to change business software management programs these days. I would like to know who has, the old program, the new one you choose, why, and if you are happy with your choice?