By David Rogers Why Successful Shops Follow Their Own Path Is running with a pack the safest place to be as a shop owner? After all, things are about to get much harder. In a matter of weeks, the economic forecast has deteriorated from crossing fingers and hoping that a recession might not happen to … Read more
Shop4D Top Performing Shops Collectively Increased Annual Sales By More than 40% Year-Over-Year. By Shop Owner Staff 2022 was a remarkable year for an exclusive group of independent auto repair shops who have been singled out from nearly 300,000 shops in the U.S. to earn the 2022 Shop4D Top Performing Shop Award. While facing workforce challenges, supply … Read more
By David Rogers How do you fix cars when you can’t get parts? I wish this were just a philosophical question, the kind usually reserved for falling trees in the woods or a single hand clapping, but instead, it’s the reality that shop owners continue to face. When the supply chain is disrupted from manufacturing … Read more
Repair shop software can be a game changer for your auto shop. There are some clear benefits to using this type of software. According to Business Wire, it reduces repair times and costs, tracks employees, and, overall, improves shop management. Here’s what you’re missing out on if you are not using software for your repair … Read more
There are a few things that every auto repair shop needs to ensure optimum operation, like focused software for auto repair shop management. Software for auto repair shop management is essential because it can manage inventory, scheduling, billing, and more. While this software is essential, it is not the only thing you will need. Here … Read more
Empower your team to make positive changes to reach the goals you’ve set. Rising operating costs and technician shortages are the norm, and it’s harder than ever to hire the help you need. So how are shop owners supposed to find the time to grow the shop? After all, there is only so much of you … Read more
Running a car shop is hard work, especially if you want to maximize profits. Fortunately, the right software can help. Keep reading to learn more about car shop software and how it can help you improve your business. Track Inventory Keeping track of inventory can be one of the most stressful duties when you run … Read more
As an Automated Marketing Group and Shop4D customer, Doug Melton leans into his marketing to overcome the fall slowdown. From “dipping his toes with RPM Toolkit” to being “all in with Shop4D” Four years ago, Doug Melton of Melton Automotive, Alabaster, Alabama, thought he would dip his toes in the water with Auto Profit Masters … Read more
If you’re a repair shop manager, having the right management system in place is key for managing your workers and cultivating happier employees. It’s important to remember that according to the American Institute of Stress, about 20 percent of staff at any job spend five hours a week thinking about job-related stress, so it’s essential … Read more
Stress is a serious problem for just about any workplace and can be particularly devastating for service-based industries like automotive repair. According to Harvard Business Review, it’s reported that unmanaged workplace stress can cause an increase of almost 50% in voluntary turnover in many businesses. Thankfully, taking steps like using an automotive shop management system … Read more