This article originally appeared in the November 2023 issue of THE SHOP Magazine. Photos courtesy Prefix Corp. Sorry, but looks matter. Yes, it may be a bit politically incorrect these days, but I am mostly referencing your business. The reality is people do judge. When was the last time you made an assumption about someone… Continue reading Your Shop’s First Impression
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Autoshop Solutions, Shop Boss Create Marketing ROI Dashboard
Autoshop Solutions, an automotive services-based digital marketing company, has partnered with Shop Boss, a provider of shop management software, to create a marketing return-on-investment dashboard for customers, the company announced. The ROI integration tool draws data from Shop Boss SMS into Autoshop Solutions’ dashboard, aligning marketing information with the repair orders from Shop Boss SMS,… Continue reading Autoshop Solutions, Shop Boss Create Marketing ROI Dashboard
Webinar to Cover Year-End Tax Planning
An upcoming webinar from the SCORE Association, an organization backed by the Small Business Administration, will highlight year-end tax planning and how it can help your bottom line, the organization announced. Scheduled for Oct. 24, the free webinar will cover the following topics: What’s new for your 2023 return Year-end actions to reduce your 2023… Continue reading Webinar to Cover Year-End Tax Planning
SEMA Show Releases Council & Network Event Schedule
The SEMA Council and Network Program has released its event schedule for the 2023 SEMA Show, the organization announced. The schedule includes a variety of receptions, happy hours, breakfasts and more, hosted by the eight SEMA councils and networks. Click here to view the full schedule or to register for an event.
Key Performance Indicators Report — September 2023
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KPI — September 2023: The Brief
Consumer confidence and sentiment took a nose dive in August, with inflation, labor shortages and the personal saving rate impacting small businesses and consumers alike…
KPI — September 2023: State of Business
According to experts, continued disruptions of vehicle production could create more asymmetry in the market and potentially extend the overall tight supply situation…
KPI — September 2023: Recent Vehicle Recalls
A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…
KPI — September 2023: Consumer Trends
Consumers cited rising prices—specifically groceries and gasoline—as reasoning for last month’s dip in confidence…
KPI — September 2023: State of the Economy
Historically reliable indicators are still signaling an impending recession, but some economists are expecting a soft landing for the economy…
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SEMA Releases Economic Impact Report
A new economic report distributed by SEMA highlights the impact that the specialty equipment aftermarket for motor vehicles has on America’s economy, the specialty aftermarket trade organization announced. SEMA commissioned the research, which was conducted by John Dunham and Associates and is based on 2023 U.S. economy data. The SEMA Economic Impact Report shows the… Continue reading SEMA Releases Economic Impact Report
Restylers Partner to Create Specialized Shop Management Software
Two restylers have partnered to launch Restyler Connect, a provider of a specialized shop management software designed for restylers and vehicle accessory businesses, the company announced. Josh Poulson, owner of Ohio-based Auto Additions and winner of both the 2022 SEMA Person of the Year and 2012 SEMA PRO Restyler of the Year awards, has partnered… Continue reading Restylers Partner to Create Specialized Shop Management Software
HRIA Membership Meeting to Include Panel on Financial Planning
SEMA’s Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) will host a panel on financial planning during its upcoming general membership meeting, the SEMA council announced. Scheduled for Oct. 10, the meeting will provide an update on HRIA’s current events, member resources and top priorities, followed by the panel moderated by Amy Fitzgerald of Cool Hand Customs. Featuring… Continue reading HRIA Membership Meeting to Include Panel on Financial Planning
AAPEX Webinar to Cover Global Supply Chain
The AAPEX Webinar Series is hosting an upcoming webinar that will cover how to navigate global trade, the organization announced. The webinar, “Reducing Risk and Cost in the Global Supply Chain: Top 5 Strategies,” is scheduled for Sept. 26, and will be hosted by Thomas Cook, managing director of Blue Tiger International (bluetigerintl.com). Cook will… Continue reading AAPEX Webinar to Cover Global Supply Chain