Tag: Shop Management

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

SBA Hosting Cybersecurity Summit for Small Businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is hosting a cybersecurity summit to help provide small businesses with resources and guidance on how to best protect themselves online, the organization announced. Scheduled for each Wednesday in October, the virtual SBA Cyber Summit will feature industry leaders, experts and entrepreneurs to share knowledge and tools to protect… Continue reading SBA Hosting Cybersecurity Summit for Small Businesses

Survey of Hourly Workers Identifies Top Employee Concerns

Homebase, an employee management app, recently released results from its latest survey of nearly 500 small business hourly workers on their top concerns and priorities, the company announced. The survey found the following: Despite historic inflation increases, competitive wages are NOT the top priority for hourly workers. Schedule control and flexibility (57%) and good team… Continue reading Survey of Hourly Workers Identifies Top Employee Concerns