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Planning for Success: Save Your Shop or Start a New One

This course is specifically designed to get you to understand the basics of business and how to run one successfully. This course will show you how to overcome obstacles utilizing a simple business plan. You'll also learn the basics of the financial statements enough so you'll be able to read one and understand what it means. At the completion of the course, you'll not only be able to write a business plan, you'll be able to work a business plan. This course is recommended for beginner and established business owners and managers alike.


  • An easy formula to set the correct labor rate for your shop - this one tip is worth the price of the course
  • How to find your "niche" and more competitive
  • Attract better clientele to your shop and keep them coming back
  • How knowing your business numbers can lead to greater success
  • Where to get the money to start or fix your business
  • How and why you should pay yourself first
  • How and when to invest in equipment upgrades
  • Breakeven Analysis, Profit & Loss Statements - are you doing these?
  • Why don't you have any money?
  • Sound financial planning for today's automotive repair shop

Click here to order this course online!
Approved for Credit George Witt, AAM
6 credits
Specialty: B

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