For an auto repair shop to thrive in today’s challenging market conditions, you need to do everything you can to turn one-time customers into regulars. This blog outlines some practical tactics to make loyal customers of your first-time visitors and explores why increasing retention matters so much in terms of revenue and future success. Understanding […]
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Whether you are opening a new auto repair business, taking over an existing shop and updating the name, or even considering rebranding your group of auto shops, picking a good name and defining your brand is job number one. Choosing a professional, authentic, and unique name can be a real challenge. You want something short,
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In this power-packed session, Wealth Strategist & Investment Expert Derick Van Ness shares insider tips on proactively thinking about taxes and creating tax breaks for your auto repair shop. You can learn how to effectively collaborate with your accounting professional to optimize savings and gain a competitive edge. By the end of this video, you\’ll
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How Using Auto Shop Management Software Can Address Those Concerns Auto shop owners face a wide range of challenges running their businesses. A recent survey showed that the priority of those challenges has shifted in recent years. IMR, a national automotive market researcher, conducts an annual survey of auto shops across the country and asks
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R.O. Writer and Elite Worldwide have teamed up to deliver a custom-designed session geared towards auto repair shop owners who want to grow their business and attract new customers! Download the slides, here. In this session we will: • Identify your target audience and where to find them. • Conduct a Shop Evaluation – Internal
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Getting customers into your shop is only half the battle. To build a thriving auto repair business, you also want to maximize sales once customers come in for servicing. Selling more to your customers involves figuring out the suitable pricing model, increasing your average repair order, and maximizing customer lifetime value through upsells and cross-sells.
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While your auto repair shop may pride itself on providing personal service, that doesn’t mean you need to forgo technology. Instead, using software such as digital vehicle inspection (DVI) software can help you increase efficiency in ways that delight customers. In turn, that can increase sales. Spending less time making repair checklists, for example, means
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Webinar with senior leadership at R.O. Writer and Transtar In a webinar with our partners at Transtar Industries Inc., we discussed our partnership and how Transtar integrates with our auto shop management solution. Rick Stermole, our Director of Business Development, Transtar’s VP of Marketing Kevin Rozsa and VP of Technology Bryan Chaikin, had a conversation
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R.O. Writer\’s Guide to SEMA 2022 The 2022 SEMA Show is from Tuesday, November 1 to Friday, November 4, 2022, in Las Vegas. We are looking forward to SEMA 2022! Will we see you there? If yes, stop by our booth #11820 in the North Hall. Our team will offer live demos and additional information
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Today’s economy makes it challenging for many industries to find skilled employees. This is especially true for the automotive industry. Interest in shop-related careers has declined as younger generations pursue other career paths. However, there are ways that auto shop owners can succeed in finding and retaining technicians. Since the best technicians in your area are probably
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