tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165416510531383437.post8513835409307465630..comments2009-01-07T09:10:01.438-08:00Simon Tingstromnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165416510531383437.post-67344932112986249542009-01-05T14:20:00.000-08:002009-01-05T14:20:00.000-08:00Mike, <BR/><BR/>Good advice for 2009, particularly in reference to "prepare for the worst." For months, I've been reading news reports that say economic downturns are good for auto repair businesses. While I concede this is true to a small extent, I have to question why the story keeps being repeated. I believe most shops are staying flat or experiencing minimal declines -- not enjoying record revenues or growth. <BR/><BR/>We're in the midst of an economic crisis that no one knows the depths of, and no one knows quite how to respond -- except by cutting back. While our industry may be faring better than others at the moment, we have no way of knowing how long these "good times" will last or how bad it will get before it turns around. <BR/><BR/>For now, savvy shops should be welcoming any quality clients they can, focusing on customer relations and concentrating on running lean, efficient businesses. <BR/><BR/>Angi<BR/>Star Auto Authority<BR/>www.starautoauthority.com<BR/>blog.myautoauthority.comAngihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12618876224905417500noreply@blogger.com