11 Those of you who follow Etalon Blog probably have noticed that I’ve stressed the importance of health and safety issues in bodyshops many times. This article is no exemption. I was triggered to write this post after a short chat in one of the Facebook groups, dedicated to automotive refinishing business. Particularly, I saw …
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In this part of the collision repair management series I would like to talk in depth about probably the most important aspect in every collision repair workshop, regardless of its size or location. In fact, I rephrased a little in the title of the article the old saying: “Cash is the King” to “Cash flow …
Collision repair management 101: Cash flow – is the emperor. Part 3. Read More »
When we talk about collision repair industry (or, in fact, about any industry) the most frequently used word to describe a brand or business you hear is “quality“. Our clearcoat is of fineness, with that spray gun you will achieve the highest quality finish, in our bodyshop we deliver the highest quality refinishing job … …
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Variable costs In the previous part of Collision repair management 101 we discussed fixed costs in a bodyshop. Actually fixed costs, apart probably advertising expenses, are very difficult to decrease quickly. Whether your bodyshop is fully loaded with work or not, fixed costs still come in form of bills end of each months. Variable costs, …
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I have to admit that these tips series for Etalon Refinish Blog is my favorite. I am happy with idea that a bodyshop somewhere could earn extra buck by offering profitable and beneficial to customers services. The key is to identify untapped demand for additional services, other than common auto body refinishing jobs. In this …
Tip 9. How to grow Bodyshop revenues by providing vehicle undercarriage protection ? Read More »
Everyday we are bombarded by advertising of various goods and services. In most of the communicated messages there is a reference to a high “quality” of advertiser. Quality is high, incomparable, excellent, unsurpassed and unbeatable. Car repair industry is no exemption. Bodyshops claim that their service is of high, incomparable, excellent, unsurpassed and, at least, …
It has been some time since I have posted the last tip in this series. So, here I am with a new nonsense ideas. But before I want to say that collision repair shops in many countries pass through the rough times at the moment. Greek, Russian and Serbian painters face increasing competition, aggressive …
Tip 8. How to increase bodyshops revenue? Spray…anything. Read More »
Since early age we have been told that, time is precious, that it is an asset. As we grow, we also learn that time is money. In fact, if you rephrase, wasting time means losing money. And, of course, nobody likes losing money, especially business owners and managers of all levels. Numerous books have been …
Ultimate guide for the time management in a bodyshop. 7+1 tips. Read More »
If we leave aside the size of each bodyshop, we could divide them into two categories: these with paint mix system installed and those without. The latter are using paint mixing services from their main consumables supplier. The percentage of bodyshops with a paint mixing machine in store varies from country to country; while in …