Looking for a new comp plan? Try this
December 18, 2020
Flat rate, hourly, some combination of the two, bonuses for productivity, thresholds, and more. Do you cringe when you hear these words? Do you think ...
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4 responsibilities you should give your techs
December 9, 2020
Shop owners are constantly overwhelmed. Depending on how many people you employ, you’re potentially on the tools, scheduling the day, working with c...
Budgeting for the unexpected
December 3, 2020
Shop ownership is full of challenges and unexpected financial losses. Damage, theft, unsatisfiable customers, natural disasters, and failed partnershi...
RD Automotive – The one-man shop booked out 3 months
November 26, 2020
Ryan Day’s shop Instagram feed is at least 80% E92 M3s. He has just over 3,000 followers, and averages roughly 200 likes per post. As of this writin...
The future of finding new techs
November 20, 2020
One of the most pressing issues facing specialty performance, restoration, and restyling shops today is the need for more people. Talented, experience...
How to use your shop’s cash flow statement
November 11, 2020
“Back when I was at SuperChips all we cared about was profit, profit, profit. Now with FST I’m well aware that cash is king. Cash flow is what mat...
How to use your shop’s balance sheet
November 5, 2020
Your balance sheet is a snapshot of your assets and liabilities at a point in time. A simple understanding of your shop’s balance sheet will give yo...
How to use your shop’s monthly income statement
October 29, 2020
Shop owners typically have a very good pulse on their financial performance. If the bank account is growing, business is good. If cars flow through th...
You need to make more time for marketing
October 23, 2020
COVID-19 has complicated the automotive aftermarket. Some shops are seeing more demand than ever, while others have slowed down and cut back. Some sho...
The Secret to Finding New Growth for your Shop
October 15, 2020
You’re pouring money into tried and true marketing campaigns, asking your customers for online reviews, delivering incredible service, and expanding...