My last article probably came off as angry… because I was (and am). If you haven’t read the article on how to actually fix a problem like “pencil whipping” in your shop, you can read it here.
I’m angry … Read the rest
Early in my career as a shop owner, I made so many mistakes that led to poor results, I found myself on a mental and emotional rollercoaster which led to anger and decision-making paralysis.
Have You Ever Felt Like This?
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By David Rogers
Flip over the news…open your browser…switch over to talk radio…there’s a lot going on in the world right now.
Death of Osama bin Laden.
Gas prices.
Libya, Syria, Iran, Pakistan.
Japan’s earthquake and nuclear emergency.
NFL lockout.… Read the rest
By Terry Keller
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: when you started your shop, you did it all.
You worked at the front counter, did most of the work in the bays, chose the marketing, and lead a … Read the rest
By Terry Keller
Who should you listen to when it comes to setting a target for your gross profit percentage in your shop?
There are a LOT of opinions out there, but you don’t have to look any farther than … Read the rest
By Terry Keller
Benchmarking
Most of us shop owners understand the process of comparing our numbers to a set of benchmarks or standards. I remember way back over 35 years ago, I had monthly meetings with my accountant where he … Read the rest