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Business Management
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness Management Borrowing costs biggest challenge for businesses
October 25, 2023 by
Adam Malik
More than half of small businesses are struggling with borrowing costs, causing the biggest difficulties in running their operations, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Business Barometer. The historical average has been about 22 per cent of…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsMergers and AcquisitionsSupplier News & Announcements Key acquisitions considerations
October 24, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Shop owners looking to grow need to do their homework. A pair of coaches offered some expertise on what to think about during the process at a recent training event. They need to figure out what kind of shop they…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Employer medical costs set to jump
October 20, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Canadian employers can expect medical costs to increase 5 per cent next year, according to a new report, though the number is a slowdown from this year. Professional services firm Aon, which provides various kinds of insurance needs to businesses,…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Are you taking this big risk seriously?
October 19, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Cybercrime in Canada is on a huge rise, threatening businesses of all sizes but small ones in particular. And if customers don’t see you taking the threat seriously enough, they will go elsewhere. A report from MasterCard found a 600…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Top lessons these execs have learned
October 18, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Resiliency, a sense of purpose and the importance of people were three takeaways automotive aftermarket executives noted as lessons learned coming out of post-pandemic times. Speaking at this year’s MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Vision Conference, three executives taking part in a…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Your tech made a serious mistake. What’s your reaction?
October 17, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Your best technician forgot to put oil in a vehicle they were working on. That car’s engine blew just after it left the shop. How do you react? Rick White, founder and president of 180Biz, knows what he would want…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementConsumer trendsJobbers & WDsService Advisor and SellingSupplier News & Announcements Analysis: Trust: A crucial piece in auto care
October 12, 2023 by
Devin Partida
Consumers continue to distrust their auto care shops. How you can turn things around…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementFrom The MagazineIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Latest Jobber News tackles important subject
October 6, 2023 by
Adam Malik
The September 2023 issue of Jobber News should have hit your mailbox. Here’s a recap of what’s inside… The cover feature explores mental health and the automotive aftermarket. It’s a topic that isn’t talked about enough but needs to be…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsService Advisor and SellingSupplier News & Announcements Try these conversation starters with customers
October 5, 2023 by
Adam Malik
There’s the old adage that you never want to bring up politics or religion with customers. That extends to service advisors when trying to build relationships with clients. So what should you talk about? Coaches advised to look for any…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Still using cheques? Why you need to stop
October 3, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Here are some tips when it comes to payment options to avoid potential instances of fraud and wasted money
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsMilestones & AwardsSupplier News & Announcements It’s 35 years for Advantage Parts Solutions
October 2, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Advantage Parts Solutions marked 35 years in business. The company was founded in 1988 in British Columbia by Bob Kirstiuk and Tim Scharnberg, growing into a global organization, specializing in optimizing the OE parts supply chain. “Reflecting on our 35…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements What roles will older techs play as new tech emerges?
September 28, 2023 by
Adam Malik
The automotive aftermarket is really on two different doorsteps that are prepared to change the way this industry operates. On one hand, there’s the aging workforce that’s preparing to retire. On the other, a wave of technologically advanced vehicles are…