See how you can use R.O. Writer reporting tools to keep track of your parts and improve your profits. In the automotive repair industry, keeping an eye on your shop’s parts inventory is crucial to the success of your shop. Having a good understanding of what you have on hand will ensure you’re prepared for […]
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The move away from handwritten vehicle check-ins to digital vehicle inspections is well underway. Today, digital vehicle inspection solutions facilitate the entire inspection process at many shops, from checklist management to estimates, to the easy sharing of image-enriched reports with customers through SMS or email. Digital vehicle inspections make shops more efficient and customer-friendly
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In our previous post, we discussed how everyone spends so much time online these days that you should focus at least some of your marketing efforts there as well. The first thing we covered was social media. In this post, we’ll focus on making sure your website is ideally set up to bring in new
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Unlock the potential of your automotive repair shop by empowering your team with the right tools for success. In this insightful webinar by R.O. Writer and Elite Worldwide, you\’ll discover proven strategies for effective team management, training, and fostering a positive work culture. Learn how to cultivate a motivated and skilled workforce that drives
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Regardless of how successful your shop is, it’s always a good idea to focus on solidifying your relationships with your existing customers and bringing in new ones. There are a lot of ways to reach those customers, but with everyone spending so much time online these days, between the Internet and social media, you definitely
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At R.O. Writer, we’ve been making major investments in your experience, including customer support, over the last couple of years. Today, we’re happy to announce the arrival of a major new upgrade to your customer experience – the all-in-one Customer Support Portal with real-time status updates! What is the Customer Support Portal? The Customer
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The lifeblood of your auto shop is sales revenue, and that revenue is largely generated by repeat visits from loyal customers. Enticing a new customer into your shop requires a substantial investment in marketing, while retaining customers is far less expensive. But to maintain those customer relationships, and grow your business, you need a few
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Labor costs are often the most significant expense related to operating an auto repair business. However, labor can also generate the most profit if it is priced correctly. To succeed as a shop owner, you must find a competitive wage and payment method that your technicians like, and which is cost-effective for your shop and
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Watch team-building expert and founder of the Institute for Automotive Business Excellence Cecil Bullard in a transformative session on attracting, hiring, and training the right people, and then leading them to success. Tap into Cecil\’s expertise and discover: Deep insights and practical strategies for effective team building, leadership, and communication. Guidance on leading and
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Do you struggle to price your parts? Are you not sure how to create profitable parts margins, while remaining competitive? You are not alone. Financially healthy shops typically sell parts for more than they paid for them – that much is obvious. But it can be a real challenge to determine how much each part
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