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FIFO vs. LIFO: Scheduling Jobs

FIFO stands for “First In, First Out” and is usually associated with valuing cost of goods sold in inventory. For the purpose of this post, we will be using it...

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FIFO vs. LIFO: Scheduling Jobs

FIFO stands for “First In, First Out” and is usually associated with valuing cost of goods sold in inventory. For the purpose of this post, we will be using it...

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Preparing for Your First Employee

Most aftermarket installation shops have humble beginnings in a personal garage. Then it grows to inhabit a formal location and may scale up or move a couple times. At some...

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Preparing for Your First Employee

Most aftermarket installation shops have humble beginnings in a personal garage. Then it grows to inhabit a formal location and may scale up or move a couple times. At some...

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Video: Determining Your Hourly Rate

Most shops just set their hourly rate by choosing a number out of thin air. We want you to use data to determine what it should actually be. This video...

Video: Determining Your Hourly Rate

Most shops just set their hourly rate by choosing a number out of thin air. We want you to use data to determine what it should actually be. This video...

Tool Review Video: Vividia AbleScope USB VA-800...

A digital borescope is a great tool you can use to quickly and clearly diagnose engine problems for your customers. At $350, the Vividia AbleScope VA-800 USB Borescope is an...

Tool Review Video: Vividia AbleScope USB VA-800...

A digital borescope is a great tool you can use to quickly and clearly diagnose engine problems for your customers. At $350, the Vividia AbleScope VA-800 USB Borescope is an...

How to Reduce Car Count at Your Shop

It’s all too common to have a fleet of dormant cars taking up space at the shop. They are usually comprised of personal project cars, delinquent customer cars, and long-term...

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How to Reduce Car Count at Your Shop

It’s all too common to have a fleet of dormant cars taking up space at the shop. They are usually comprised of personal project cars, delinquent customer cars, and long-term...

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Video: Determining Shop Efficiency

  In this video, we show you how to determine the Service Efficiency at your shop. The goal with this metric is to help you focus on profitability versus revenue....

Video: Determining Shop Efficiency

  In this video, we show you how to determine the Service Efficiency at your shop. The goal with this metric is to help you focus on profitability versus revenue....