10 Tips to Help Automotive Repair Shop Owners Manage Business Over the Holiday
As we head into the week of the Fourth, many automotive repair shop owners are preparing for a staffing decrease, but not necessarily a decrease in business. Appropriate planning will help your operations run smoothly and it might even allow you to capitalize on potential business opportunities. Here are 10 tips that will help you…
Advice to Auto Repair Shop Owners Hiring in 2024
When you start a business, it usually sparks from an idea—and that idea often comes from a pain point. For Joelle Pollak and me, after over 10 years working with shop owners in our leadership roles at NAPA Auto Care and 360 Payments respectively, we kept hearing the same issues: “I can’t find good techs,”…
Recruiting Automotive Techs? Here’s Why January is Your Best Bet
Picture this: it’s Christmas week. Credit card bills are stacking up, and a tech heads back to work right after the holiday, wishing for just a few more days off. There was no Christmas bonus, the shop’s been slow, and now the new year is approaching. The tech starts thinking about their future—spending more time…
Spread Cheer in Your Automotive Repair Shop
Spread cheer in your automotive repair shop! At Promotive, the link connecting skilled technicians with forward-thinking repair shops, we understand the significance of the season and believe in the power of giving back. Here are five thoughtful ways your automotive repair shop can make a positive impact during this holiday season and all year long. …
How to Attract Automotive Technicians
The automotive technician shortage is a prevalent issue that many businesses in the automotive industry are grappling with. As vehicles become more advanced and require specialized skills for repair and maintenance, the demand for skilled automotive technicians has outpaced the supply of qualified candidates. Addressing the automotive technician shortage requires a multi-faceted approach that involves…
Common Mistakes When Hiring Technicians
As the automotive industry continues to evolve and vehicles become increasingly complex, hiring skilled and qualified automotive technicians has become more important than ever. Automotive technicians play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing vehicles, and hiring the right talent can directly impact the success of an automotive repair shop. However, there are common hiring…