7 STEPS TO YOUR NEW BUSINESS MODEL IN 2010

There are steps that a shop owner can start to take to transition the business into the modern day format that is required to be successful for this new decade. Consider each point as it applies to your operation.1. THINK ABOUT THE SHOP'S HISTORY: Never embark on a new plan without first understanding where the shop came from. Discuss the shop's history with your team and talk about why change

ROWING TOGETHER - WE'RE ALL IN THE SAME BOAT

Let's work together to get to safer shores.By now most shop owners and jobbers must have recognized that the business environment has changed dramatically. In this economic crisis, it's time to put aside petty differences and learn to work together for our mutual benefit.More now than ever, a shop requires a competent jobber who knows how an auto service facility must be operated and measured in

The Holiday Season is Upon Us

The Holiday Season is the time when I like to reflect upon the past year and review the business and personal accomplishments that were achieved. In this reflection, the most important prerequisite is to remember, and think of, the people involved that help make those accomplishments come to fruition.Your participation with AAEC over the past year, through being a subscriber to our website,

AIA PROVES THEIR R2R INTENT

AIA Canada must be congratulated for remaining focused on the important criteria an Independent shop requires in the R2R agreement in order to move their business forward, rather than giving into so-called ridicule by a naive industry sector. AIA Canada has always stated that any agreement (legislated or voluntary) must provide full access to engine calibration in the definition of Data Stream

RIGHT TO REPAIR VOLUNTARY AGREEMENT HAS SO MANY FLAWS

Follow the link to the actual voluntary agreement and please read the detail.I am not a lawyer by any means but as a laymen reads this...........This is not right.Our sector must move forward on an EQUAL playing field.Consider the following FEW..... FACTS:Section I DefinitionsDefinition "Data Stream Information" - "does not include engine calibration related information"......excuse me.....This

SOME AFTERMARKET BRANDS WILL LOSE SALES AND CREDIBILITY AGAIN THIS FALLIt appears another cycle has started again.Over the past ten years it has been discussed many times however it seems the industry is determined to do it their way with the quick fix method. They then will blame the poor quarterly sales and profits on something else instead of squarely on

AUGUST IS AN IMPORTANT MONTH FOR RENEWALAs easy as it is to remain in holiday mode during the month of August, business owners should use this month to review all business processes within their operation to make sure the shop is primed and ready for the Fall service season.Consider completing the following reviews and discussions with all staff members:Initial Facility Image- Is the facility