Results of 'HYB' Supplemental Survey

There have been changes to ASA's annual "How Your Business?" survey. In an effort to streamline the survey and make it more manageable in terms of time and content, the main survey was shortened last year and shorter supplemental surveys are being conducted. Here are results of some of those shorter supplemental surveys:

Ninety percent of survey participants advertise, and one-third manages a budget of $1,000 to $5,000. Top advertising methods include:

Members compensate their employees through a variety of plans. Flat rate compensation (58 percent) and hourly pay (27 percent) are among the most common plans available for experienced technicians.

Popular benefits include paid vacation (94 percent), technical training and uniforms (92 percent each).

To see the full report, go to www.AutoInc.org/howsbiz.htm and click "How's Your Business."