Shopmonkey has been ranked fourth on America’s Best Startup Employers 2022 list by Forbes and Statista, the company announced. The organization was ranked first in the Business Products & Software Services category. Shopmonkey offers a cloud-based auto shop management platform and serves over 3,500 auto repair shops across the United States and Canada. “Our employees… Continue reading Forbes Ranks Shopmonkey Among America’s Best Startup Employers
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ASE Designates June as Automotive Service Professionals Month
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has designated June 2022 as Automotive Service Professionals Month (ASPM), the organization announced. The designation aims to recognize vehicle service professionals who are proficient, credentialed and committed to excellence, the organization said, as well as a celebration of ASE’s 50 years of service to the transportation industry. To commemorate Automotive Service… Continue reading ASE Designates June as Automotive Service Professionals Month
From the Mag: Fast-Paced Window Film & PPF
Turbo Tint is franchising its one-hour tinting services…
Key Performance Indicators Report — April 2022
Sponsored by Holley – A comprehensive source for industry insights, exclusive interviews, new and used vehicle data, economic analysis, consumer reporting, relevant global affairs and more…
KPI — April 2022: The Brief
Inflation has replaced labor quality as the number one problem facing small businesses, with 31% pointing to soaring prices as the greatest challenge…
KPI — April 2022: State of Business — Automotive Industry
Supply chain woes, rapid inflation and new fears surrounding war are impacting the automotive industry at large, with March figures down 14% year-over-year…
KPI — April 2022: Recent Vehicle Recalls
A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…
KPI — April 2022: Consumer Trends
Despite a slight uptick in consumer confidence, short-term expectations for the economy worsened due to rising prices, the war in Ukraine and other factors…
Why Ignoring Your Website is Costing You Money
Your website is your 24/7 sales representative, and if you put a poor amount of effort or money into developing and designing it, it’s going to perform as poorly as an untrained employee. However, having an updated, modern website that’s up to date with the latest about your company and your work is a sure-fire… Continue reading Why Ignoring Your Website is Costing You Money
R&R Marketing Adds Keller as Sales & Marketing Representative
R&R Marketing Consultants has hired John Keller as a new sales and marketing representative for the aftermarket sales and marketing firm, the company announced. Keller will join the RRMCI West Coast Sales Team. Originally from the San Francisco Bay area, Keller officially began his career in the aftermarket when he took a position with Good… Continue reading R&R Marketing Adds Keller as Sales & Marketing Representative
COVID-19 Measures in China Disrupting Global Supply Chain
Due to the new measures, manufacturers around China have halted or limited production, while the shipping and trucking industries struggle to keep up…
Meyer Distributing Opens New Pennsylvania Cross-Dock
Meyer Distributing has opened a new cross-dock in Reading, Pennsylvania, the parts distributor announced. The new location will have a direct, next-day feed from Meyer’s East Hanover, New Jersey and Scranton, Pennsylvania distribution hubs, which house inventories of automotive, RV and marine accessories and replacement parts as well as outdoor lifestyle, janitorial/sanitation and industrial products.… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Opens New Pennsylvania Cross-Dock
AAPEX Introduces New Webinar Series
The eight-part series is designed to provide technical and management training content for shop owners…
Chuck Kinkade Joins Redline Detection to Oversee Global Business Development
Redline Detection, a provider of diagnostic leak detection equipment, announced today that Chuck Kinkade has joined the company to oversee Global Business Development. Kinkade comes to Redline from Mahle, where he was head of Workshop Engineering and Product Management. He also previously worked for Bosch North America as a sales manager of New Business Development,… Continue reading Chuck Kinkade Joins Redline Detection to Oversee Global Business Development
Epicor Launches New Mobile App for Automotive Service Businesses
Epicor, a supplier of industry-specific enterprise software, has launched a new multi-feature Epicor Service CRM mobile app for automotive service businesses, the company announced. The mobile app is available for download through the App Store and Google Play. Use of the app requires an active subscription to Epicor Service CRM, a customer relationship management solution… Continue reading Epicor Launches New Mobile App for Automotive Service Businesses