Thursday, April 21st, 2016
Today’s collision repair industry is more competitive than anyone ever imagined. Shops are struggling to gain more customers in a shrinking market, retain challenging DRP agreements and keep up with ever-changing vehicle technology. In addition to those challenges, the ongoing issue of technician shortage keeps shop owners up at night. What can auto repair companies […]
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Wednesday, April 13th, 2016
Today’s construction students who train with S/P2 Construction get a jump-start on understanding workplace safety over those who do not. They learn safety fundamentals that should stick with them for a lifetime. The “OSHA Recordable Incidence Rate” (or RIR) is a phrase many construction professionals will hear throughout their careers, and while this is an […]
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Wednesday, April 13th, 2016
Spring has sprung and we all know what that means: Spring Beauty Trends. We’re sure your students are likely already sporting the latest trends, but let’s take a look at the cool ponytails, nail art and graphic eye liner options that are sure to continue into the summer. Get hands on: Nail art is still […]
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Tuesday, April 12th, 2016
Veggies are back! NPR recently reported that vegetables may take over meat products in popularity in 2016. With that trend, culinary professionals are experimenting with new ways to prepare and serve root vegetables, from making pesto and stock to pickling and juicing. Paleos be banished, veggies are about to shine! Are you on the koji […]
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Tuesday, April 12th, 2016
Are you taking advantage of the opportunities that come with nationally-recognized events like National Car Care month? This month, we wanted to share with you some opportunities to celebrate National Car Care month, and help market your repair business to your community. Even collision repair facilities should get in on this…here’s why! Providing vehicle inspections […]
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Sunday, April 10th, 2016
Everyone wants more business! And DRP relationships can make that happen. S/P2 Collision can help you win and keep DRP relationships. Meet multiple DRP Requirements at once: With an active S/P2 account and at least one person at your facility successfully passing S/P2 Collision courses, you meet multiple insurance carriers’ DRP requirements. Save time and […]
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Tuesday, March 15th, 2016
In the Health & Safety columns in the September and November 2015 issues of BodyShop Business, we talked about the importance of using personal protective equipment (PPE). The first column addressed the reasons why employees need it, and the next column talked about specific types of PPE, including eye and face protection, hand and arm protection, hard hats and other […]
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Tuesday, February 16th, 2016
You’ve probably seen some headlines about the Zika virus lately. The virus, spread primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito, was linked to people traveling in countries in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central and South America. The virus is spreading among mosquitoes and people alike in Puerto Rico, The U.S. Virgin Islands, and American […]
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Tuesday, February 16th, 2016
Have you posted your injury log in the shop yet? Form 300A, which summarizes the total number of job-related injuries and illnesses logged during 2015, must be posted between Feb. 1 and April 30. It should be displayed in a common area where notices to employees are usually posted. Log 300A records the number of […]
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Tuesday, February 16th, 2016
More than likely, your employees do. It’s February, one month after your employees may have pledged their New Year’s resolutions: the one about finally sticking to that diet or the one about training for that half-marathon. Maybe you share these resolutions and more. But why not make it a part of the workplace? More and […]
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