Wednesday, October 31, 2012 17:08
Managing cost in auto repair can have a major impact on sales and profitability. There are many components that affect operating costs and identifying, evaluating and measuring them will be time well spent. A shop that runs efficiently and manages … Continue reading
Friday, September 28, 2012 20:21
The most successful people are those who invest wisely. Success can be measured in a number of ways but those who achieve the greatest success are prudent and careful when making investments. Whether instinctively or otherwise those who are most … Continue reading
Tuesday, September 25, 2012 19:53
Marketing and advertising focus on eliciting a desired reaction from prospective or existing customers. When people are exposed to marketing images and information they interpret the message conveyed and absorb it based on their own understanding. Thus they formulate a … Continue reading
Saturday, September 8, 2012 19:35
Risoria Limited is proud to announce that FastTrak Auto Shop Manager/FastTrak Tire Shop Manager release 6.1 is available for general release. Many improvements and new features have been added to FastTrak increasing the already wide array of support capabilities. Tire … Continue reading
Friday, August 24, 2012 17:35
Time is one of the most valuable commodities there is. There never seems to be enough of it. Focusing on your own use of time and applying efficiencies and organization will result in more available time. More available time allows … Continue reading
Monday, July 30, 2012 17:48
Selecting and installing a new software system is a significant undertaking for any company. Selecting a system and them implementing it can be a daunting task but if undertaken with care positive results will be achieved. The key is in … Continue reading
Saturday, July 28, 2012 19:43
If sufficient care is given to the repair sales process success will follow. Pricing, profit, and product mix are primary components of any service offering. Providing accurate competitive estimates are critical to earning business. Sales presentation and customer service are … Continue reading
Friday, July 27, 2012 20:50
Marketing is a critical component of any business whether it is focused on attracting new business or retaining existing customers. And like any other business activity it must be managed to ensure its effectiveness and avoid wasted resources. The points … Continue reading
Wednesday, July 11, 2012 18:27
Once a software system has been fully implemented and incorporated into a company’s business processes it should be reviewed periodically to gauge its impact on the business. A good system will have a positive impact on the business it supports … Continue reading
Saturday, July 7, 2012 18:00
In the auto service industry repeat business is paramount to success. The higher the customer retention rate the greater long term success will be. Therefore ongoing relationship management is critical. To assume everything is OK because there are no apparent … Continue reading
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