If you’ve got an auto shop, you need your team to be connected and working together. And when things seem uncertain or in upheaval, that becomes even more important. You need to be sure you’re communicating well with your team. As the leader, it’s crucial that you’re talking with your team and being as transparent as possible. There are a few things you can do to enhance communication at your repair shop, and we’ll give you a few tips. While it’s important to be able to adjust and adapt to change, you can’t forget about the human part of everything.
Kate Betts
Encouraging leadership at your auto shop
If you have an auto shop, you need to have a top notch team. You need a team that you can depend on because there’s a lot of work to be done. So maybe you’re looking … Read More
Why you need to get insurance quotes for your repair shop
Having an auto repair shop is hard work, and there are a lot of expenses that you have to face. So, on top of managing the day-to-day of the shop, you’ve got to worry about the money side of things. Keeping on top of the finances is sort of important. With that in mind, you might wonder how much auto repair shop insurance costs. But the problem is that it’s not an easy question to answer. Here’s why.
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Being a great boss at an auto repair shop
If you run an auto shop, you know that your team is extremely important. You rely on them to get stuff done and keep the shop running smoothly. So, you want to be the best boss you can possibly be. You know you need to support them and create a great work environment. You want people to be happy to work for you, after all. Here are a few tips.
Be safe at auto shops
If you’re in charge at an auto shop, it’s very important to make sure everyone stays safe on the job. There are a few basics that are important to uphold. Since your employees are such a significant resource and part of your business, they need to be protected from the risks that come with working around cars. Being aware of the hazards can be really helpful. Here are a few tips.
6 things to know about garagekeepers insurance if you have an auto shop
As the owner of an auto repair shop, it’s really important to have the right coverage to protect your business. One of the insurance coverages that’s really important is garagekeepers insurance. Now, you might be wondering how garagekeepers coverage can protect your shop. We’ll explain how garagekeepers insurance works and tell you six things you need to know about it.
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6 tips for auto shop safety
If you’ve got an auto shop, you’ve got a lot of responsibility on your plate with the customers coming and going, dropping off their cars or picking up their cars. You need to make sure your shop is safe for them so no one gets hurt. The thing is that while you and your employees are familiar with and aware of the risks of the auto garage (and have been trained on how to work around cars safely) your customers are a different story. That’s why keeping your shop ship shape and safe as possible is essential. We’ll go over some of the garage risks you should be aware of and some auto repair shop safety tips.
What to know about workers’ comp for auto repair shops
If you’ve got an auto shop (whether that’s a mechanic’s shop, brake repair shop, a collision repair shop, a transmission shop, and so on) you have a lot of employees working on your team. They’re racing around the shop, trying to keep up with the cars coming and going for repair and get all the cars fixed. But what happens if one of your employees gets hurt on the job? There’s a coverage that’s important for any auto shop to consider, and that’s workers’ compensation. We’ll explain what workers’ comp is, but first we’ll outline some of the workers’ comp risks auto shops face.
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