Shop Management Articles
Dive a bit deeper into topics that impact your day-to-day operations and your bottom line.
How’s the Trump Economy Working for Your Auto Repair Shop?
Many small business owners have been enthusiastic about their approval of the Trump economy that has resulted from rolled back regulation and the tax bill Congress passed in late 2017.
The Abolish I.C.E. Movement Is an Attack on Auto Repair Workers
There have been numerous sit ins and protests around the nation dedicated to exposing how bad I.C.E. is for American and the American Worker. But is this true? How do the actions I.C.E. workers are taking affect auto repair and the average auto repair worker?
The Usefulness of ASE Certification
How useful is ASE certification? The Automotive Management Network currently has a poll on this topic, and we would love your feedback based on the experience of your auto shop.
The Dangers of Nepotism in Your Auto Shop
There are a number of reasons to avoid employing, and especially favoring, family members in your business. In this blog piece we will go through the dangers of nepotism.
Family Favoritism in Auto Repair – the Benefits
There are arguments both for and against family favoritism in your business. What are the benefits of hiring family in your business?
How the Opioid Crisis Worsens Your Staffing Problems
The opioid crisis has drastically reduced the pool of workers auto shop managers can pull from. This makes finding good workers even harder, and the crisis seems to be only worsening.
How to Handle Employees with Addiction Issues
Dealing with substance abusers on your payroll is challenging. What should you do to limit the impact of substance abuse or addiction issues on your company?
Identifying Substance Abuse in the Workplace
Managers need to know how to identify workers with substance abuse issues because employing them will create problems that can be difficult to solve. So it’s important to be able to spot the patterns.
Is It Fair to Use a Driver’s License as an Employment Screening Tool?
Auto shop managers do not want to hire people who do not want to work hard, who won’t show up on time or at all, or who are dishonest, but lacking a driver’s license is not necessarily proof of any of these character flaws.
How to Handle Dishonest Employees
While it’s difficult to run a business with workers who are late or make mistakes, it’s impossible to run a business profitably with dishonest employees who are cheating you or otherwise acting in bad faith.