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ASE Reminds Techs of Certification Required for A/C Work
As the air conditioning season approaches, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) reminds service technicians that they must be trained and certified through an EPA-approved organization, such as ASE, to service mobile air conditioning systems. The credential from…
Be a Leader; Not a Micromanager
So many shop owners suffer from a killer management mistake: micromanaging. You don’t typically realize you are doing it until the damage is done. So let’s break it down. Micromanaging is a style of management where you, the shop owner…
Checklist for Discovering Lost Sales in Auto Repair Shops
If your shop is not generating the sales you need, you may want to take advantage of this easy-to-use Elite checklist to see where you may be losing sales before you start pumping more of your hard-earned money into your…
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Crushing Owner Fears
When I think back to when Tony and I opened our shop in 1999, There were the obvious things we knew we had to do to be successful. We had to be committed to our business and we were willing…
What Is Your Business Strategy Costing You and Your Shop?
When I think back to when Tony and I opened our automotive shop or my dad had his construction business, we all started with a DIY (Do It Yourself) strategy model and traded time and effort for money. I find it's the…
The One Thing You Need to Know to Create a Successful Business and Life
Tom Piippo's One Eye in the Mirror I ran across a story the other day that I feel I just have to share. This story may be 100 years old or more but is still relevant today. I would give…
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Download Now! ASA interactive App
ASA is leading the way with their mobile App. To download, go to either store and search for “ASA Engage”: App Store (iPhone) - https://apple.co/34fWyJt Google Play (Android) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.asa.mobileup Or for even easier access, point your smartphone’s camera to this QR code:…
Could it happen to you?
Federated Insurance’s Claim of the Month. A dealership mechanic took a customer’s vehicle home after work to confirm that the vehicle was in good working order, and that repairs were completed properly. That evening, he drove the vehicle to a…
Rolling Out the Red Carpet: Employment Ads that Resonate with Women and Millennials
In the past, writing an employment ad was a little like making a laundry list. Not much beyond “Help Wanted” with some sparse details about the requirements were all that you needed. That’s not so anymore – everything about recruitment…
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There is nothing like change to wake up and stimulate creativity. Under our new regional model, ASA has undergone a tremendous amount of change and is now poised to serve you and your team like never before.
