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2009 ARCHIVES - HUMAN RESOURCES / TRAINING / MANAGEMENT

 

October 28, 2009 

Human Resources
The New Reality

   

How has the economic slump impacted your business, and how can you manage your human resources so that you’re ready for the recovery ahead? The recent economic slump has impacted all industries, creating challenges for business... [Full story]

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 21, 2009 

Industry Training
Canada Hosts 40th World Skills Competition in September

 

The World Skills Competition is often referred to as the global “Skills Olympics,” and this September Canada is the host of the 40th international competition in Calgary, Alberta... [Full story]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 25, 2009 

Garage Business
Throw Away the Abacus

 

If you’re still running your business the “old-fashioned way” and shunning technology, perhaps it’s time to take a closer look at how management software can make you more productive...  [Full story]

 

July 6, 2009 

Garage Business
Money for Nothing...

 

There are times when giving things away free can actually make you money. A couple of weeks ago, one of our clients wrote her car off and needed to replace her vehicle. We don’t sell cars, but we do offer a service where we inspect any potential purchase...  [Full story]

  

June 10, 2009 

Garage Business
Paging Dr. Redinger


 

Although recessions are never welcome or wanted, they can also be a time of prosperity and opportunity for those of us in the aftermarket...  [Full story]

 

 

 

February 25, 2009 

Technician Access
The Key to Repeat Visits


 

From oil changes to wiper blades to replacement brake pads and shoes, a retail customer will spend $325 per year on service, parts, and accessories. Over a driving lifetime of 50 years, that’s more than $15,000...  [Full story]

 

February 12, 2009 

Education Is a MUST!
The Best Technicians Are Well Educated

 

today’s vehicles are very complex and that’s not going to change in the near future. In fact, the future that’s looming on the horizon will be even more intricate.... [Full story]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February 12, 2009 

Training
It’s Becoming Hard to Give

   

I have found that training these days is becoming very hard to give. Some adverse objects have been placed in the way. Alot of people ‘burnt’ it by big sales pitches… some folks overcharged for the session. As a result, people are saying, “I’m not supporting this any more!”... [Full story]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February 11, 2009 

Globalization
What It Means for Technicians

 

There was a time when American products were designed and built in America—mostly in the United States, Canada, and even Mexico—when European cars and trucks were made in the many then independent countries of Europe and the few... [Full story]