http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=33862202&as=31710 Most Recent Submissions from Mike_A on AutoPro Workshop Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:04:06 GMT Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:04:06 GMT mwillins@advanstar.com (AutoBizGuru) mwillins@advanstar.com (AutoBizGuru) KickApps Feed Builder 2013-04-16T18:04:06Z 15 http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/service/searchEverything.kickAction?as=31710&includeVideo=on&includeAudio=on&includePhoto=on&includeBlog=on&sortType=recent 0 http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/_QC-your-accountant/blog/6520360/31710.html Most shop owners have no trouble doing quality control (QC) of production, checking on the work of their techs. But far fewer know how to effectively QC their accounting or financial departments and performance. Click here for some tips.... Most shop owners have no trouble doing quality control (QC) of production, checking on the work of their techs. But far fewer know how to effectively QC their accounting or financial departments and performance. Click here for some tips.... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:04:06 GMT http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/_QC-your-accountant/blog/6520360/31710.html Mike_A 2013-04-16T18:04:06Z ABRN AutoPro Workshop Most shop owners have no trouble doing quality control (QC) of production, checking on the work of their techs. But far fewer know how to effectively QC their accounting or financial departments and performance. Click here for some tips.... abrn nonadult false QC your accountant text blog abrn 129 0 0.0 http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=33862202&as=31710 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/31710/photos/PHOTO_14743748_31710_33862202_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 ABRN 0 6520360 33862202 Member 250 http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/_No-OEM-info-no-repair/blog/6514878/31710.html No one will convince me their shop is repairing every vehicle properly and completely if use of automaker repair information isn’t incorporated into their process on every job. Click here to read my argument to support this viewpoint, and leave a comment about your opinion. No one will convince me their shop is repairing every vehicle properly and completely if use of automaker repair information isn’t incorporated into their process on every job. Click here to read my argument to support this viewpoint, and leave a comment about your opinion. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 23:26:21 GMT http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/_No-OEM-info-no-repair/blog/6514878/31710.html Mike_A 2013-03-04T23:26:21Z ABRN AutoPro Workshop No one will convince me their shop is repairing every vehicle properly and completely if use of automaker repair information isn’t incorporated into their process on every job. Click here to read my argument to support this viewpoint, and leave a comment about your opinion. abrn nonadult false No OEM info = no repair text blog abrn 367 0 0.0 http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=33862202&as=31710 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/31710/photos/PHOTO_14743748_31710_33862202_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 ABRN 0 6514878 33862202 Member 250 http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/_How-Why-to-help-your-vendors/blog/6497127/31710.html It sounds counter-intuitive, but you as a customer should be helping your vendors improve. Click here to read why this is important -- and how to do it. It sounds counter-intuitive, but you as a customer should be helping your vendors improve. Click here to read why this is important -- and how to do it. Tue, 08 Jan 2013 04:53:16 GMT http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/_How-Why-to-help-your-vendors/blog/6497127/31710.html Mike_A 2013-01-08T04:53:16Z ABRN Blogs AutoPro Workshop It sounds counter-intuitive, but you as a customer should be helping your vendors improve. Click here to read why this is important -- and how to do it. abrn, blogs nonadult false How / Why to help your vendors text blog abrn,blogs 433 0 0.0 http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=33862202&as=31710 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/31710/photos/PHOTO_14743748_31710_33862202_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 ABRN / Blogs 0 6497127 33862202 Member 250 http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/_Help-with-your-financials/blog/6463753/31710.html I'm pleased to announce the addition of CPA Kirstin Klabunde to my staff of business consultants. Kirstinoffers shop financial expertise that will enable my company (CollisionAdvice) to add to the financial consulting services we offer shop owners interested in clear and accurate financial information they can use to gauge and improve their business performance. Kirstin brings experience in banking and small business accounting to the new position. A summa cum laude graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University (where she was a two-time first team Academic All-American volleyball player), she worked as a CPA and eventually gained collision repair industry experience overseeing the finances of a large collision repair business in the Chicago area. It was through her work with that shop that I discovered the skills and strengths Kirstin has in helping shop owners make sense of their financial tools. Over about three years, I put her in touch with other shops that she consulted with to improve their profit-and-loss statements and other financial records that really made a difference for their businesses. That’s why I was pleased to have Kirstin join my team full-time. She is an Accredited Automotive Manager through the Automotive Management Institute, and a Quickbooks Pro Advisor. She is available for hourly or monthly dial-in consulting services or onsite consulting for such services as: • set-up or clean-up of a chart of accounts; • review of account mapping from management systems to accounting systems; • analytical review of current profit-and-loss statements and balance sheets to identify areas for improvement; • training of bookkeeping staff in accounting for collision repair facilities including adjustments for work-in-process; and, • working with management to develop key performance indicators to monitor the financial health of the company. She can be reached via the collisionadvice.com website or by email directly at Kirstin@collisionadvice.com. I'm pleased to announce the addition of CPA Kirstin Klabunde to my staff of business consultants. Kirstinoffers shop financial expertise that will enable my company (CollisionAdvice) to add to the financial consulting services we offer shop owners interested in clear and accurate financial information they can use to gauge and improve their business performance. Kirstin brings experience in banking and small business accounting to the new position. A summa cum laude graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University (where she was a two-time first team Academic All-American volleyball player), she worked as a CPA and eventually gained collision repair industry experience overseeing the finances of a large collision repair business in the Chicago area. It was through her work with that shop that I discovered the skills and strengths Kirstin has in helping shop owners make sense of their financial tools. Over about three years, I put her in touch with other shops that she consulted with to improve their profit-and-loss statements and other financial records that really made a difference for their businesses. That’s why I was pleased to have Kirstin join my team full-time. She is an Accredited Automotive Manager through the Automotive Management Institute, and a Quickbooks Pro Advisor. She is available for hourly or monthly dial-in consulting services or onsite consulting for such services as: • set-up or clean-up of a chart of accounts; • review of account mapping from management systems to accounting systems; • analytical review of current profit-and-loss statements and balance sheets to identify areas for improvement; • training of bookkeeping staff in accounting for collision repair facilities including adjustments for work-in-process; and, • working with management to develop key performance indicators to monitor the financial health of the company. She can be reached via the collisionadvice.com website or by email directly at Kirstin@collisionadvice.com. Wed, 14 Nov 2012 01:23:13 GMT http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/_Help-with-your-financials/blog/6463753/31710.html Mike_A 2012-11-14T01:23:13Z ABRN AutoPro Workshop I'm pleased to announce the addition of CPA Kirstin Klabunde to my staff of business consultants. Kirstinoffers shop financial expertise that will enable my company (CollisionAdvice) to add to the financial consulting services we offer shop owners interested in clear and accurate financial information they can use to gauge and improve their business performance. Kirstin brings experience in banking and small business accounting to the new position. A summa cum laude graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University (where she was a two-time first team Academic All-American volleyball player), she worked as a CPA and eventually gained collision repair industry experience overseeing the finances of a large collision repair business in the Chicago area. It was through her work with that shop that I discovered the skills and strengths Kirstin has in helping shop owners make sense of their financial tools. Over about three years, I put her in touch with other shops that she consulted with to improve their profit-and-loss statements and other financial records that really made a difference for their businesses. That’s why I was pleased to have Kirstin join my team full-time. She is an Accredited Automotive Manager through the Automotive Management Institute, and a Quickbooks Pro Advisor. She is available for hourly or monthly dial-in consulting services or onsite consulting for such services as: • set-up or clean-up of a chart of accounts; • review of account mapping from management systems to accounting systems; • analytical review of current profit-and-loss statements and balance sheets to identify areas for improvement; • training of bookkeeping staff in accounting for collision repair facilities including adjustments for work-in-process; and, • working with management to develop key performance indicators to monitor the financial health of the company. She can be reached via the collisionadvice.com website or by email directly at Kirstin@collisionadvice.com. abrn nonadult false Help with your financials text blog abrn 425 0 0.0 http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=33862202&as=31710 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/31710/photos/PHOTO_14743748_31710_33862202_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 ABRN 0 6463753 33862202 Member 250 http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/_Some-positive-news/blog/6376575/31710.html This past January, I wrote out my “wish list” for the year, things that I’d like to see happen in the industry during 2012. I’m happy to say that, thanks to an announcement from CCC Information Services recently, the very first thing I had on that list is now happening.             What I’d asked for is the ability for a shop that’s not on an insurer’s direct repair program to be able to exchange estimates, supplements, digital images and reinspection requests electronically with the insurer.             CCC’s new “Open Shop” product, which they’ve had in limited release for a few months now, makes that possible. If a car comes into your shop and you’re not a DRP for the insurer involved that insurer can still electronically send you an assignment through your CCC ONE system, and you can electronically send back your estimate and photos for approval.             I’m not one to endorse products, but I think this is an awesome thing. It addresses one of the primary complaints of shops not involved in certain DRPs: the need to rekey estimates and endure long waits for reinspections.             This isn’t a cure-all. More than ever, shops will still need to be able to write the estimate right, include good line notes and take good photos. But that’s something shops should be doing anyway. Approvals might not be instantaneous, and in some cases a physical reinspection might still be needed, but I think for a lot of jobs, this will expedite the approval process tremendously, wasting less of your estimator’s time and letting your shop get to work on the car more quickly.             This is definitely something I’m going to be looking into more during NACE, and I’d encourage you to do so, too. Kudos to CCC for making it happen (click here to see CCC’s video about Open Shop). I think this is one of those win-win situations for shops and insurers.               I’ve heard several insurers have been trying it. I’m looking forward to seeing more adoption of over the coming months to make this a solution everyone in the industry benefits from. This past January, I wrote out my “wish list” for the year, things that I’d like to see happen in the industry during 2012. I’m happy to say that, thanks to an announcement from CCC Information Services recently, the very first thing I had on that list is now happening.             What I’d asked for is the ability for a shop that’s not on an insurer’s direct repair program to be able to exchange estimates, supplements, digital images and reinspection requests electronically with the insurer.             CCC’s new “Open Shop” product, which they’ve had in limited release for a few months now, makes that possible. If a car comes into your shop and you’re not a DRP for the insurer involved that insurer can still electronically send you an assignment through your CCC ONE system, and you can electronically send back your estimate and photos for approval.             I’m not one to endorse products, but I think this is an awesome thing. It addresses one of the primary complaints of shops not involved in certain DRPs: the need to rekey estimates and endure long waits for reinspections.             This isn’t a cure-all. More than ever, shops will still need to be able to write the estimate right, include good line notes and take good photos. But that’s something shops should be doing anyway. Approvals might not be instantaneous, and in some cases a physical reinspection might still be needed, but I think for a lot of jobs, this will expedite the approval process tremendously, wasting less of your estimator’s time and letting your shop get to work on the car more quickly.             This is definitely something I’m going to be looking into more during NACE, and I’d encourage you to do so, too. Kudos to CCC for making it happen (click here to see CCC’s video about Open Shop). I think this is one of those win-win situations for shops and insurers.               I’ve heard several insurers have been trying it. I’m looking forward to seeing more adoption of over the coming months to make this a solution everyone in the industry benefits from. Sun, 30 Sep 2012 02:28:42 GMT http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/_Some-positive-news/blog/6376575/31710.html Mike_A 2012-09-30T02:28:42Z ABRN AutoPro Workshop This past January, I wrote out my “wish list” for the year, things that I’d like to see happen in the industry during 2012. I’m happy to say that, thanks to an announcement from CCC Information Services recently, the very first thing I had on that list is now happening.             What I’d asked for is the ability for a shop that’s not on an insurer’s direct repair program to be able to exchange estimates, supplements, digital images and reinspection requests electronically with the insurer.             CCC’s new “Open Shop” product, which they’ve had in limited release for a few months now, makes that possible. If a car comes into your shop and you’re not a DRP for the insurer involved that insurer can still electronically send you an assignment through your CCC ONE system, and you can electronically send back your estimate and photos for approval.             I’m not one to endorse products, but I think this is an awesome thing. It addresses one of the primary complaints of shops not involved in certain DRPs: the need to rekey estimates and endure long waits for reinspections.             This isn’t a cure-all. More than ever, shops will still need to be able to write the estimate right, include good line notes and take good photos. But that’s something shops should be doing anyway. Approvals might not be instantaneous, and in some cases a physical reinspection might still be needed, but I think for a lot of jobs, this will expedite the approval process tremendously, wasting less of your estimator’s time and letting your shop get to work on the car more quickly.             This is definitely something I’m going to be looking into more during NACE, and I’d encourage you to do so, too. Kudos to CCC for making it happen (click here to see CCC’s video about Open Shop). I think this is one of those win-win situations for shops and insurers.               I’ve heard several insurers have been trying it. I’m looking forward to seeing more adoption of over the coming months to make this a solution everyone in the industry benefits from. abrn nonadult false Some positive news text blog abrn 1169 0 0.0 http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=33862202&as=31710 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/31710/photos/PHOTO_14743748_31710_33862202_ap_160X120.jpg false 2 ABRN 0 6376575 33862202 Member 250 http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/_Used-parts-take-R-R-and-I/blog/6323283/31710.html There are plenty of resources out there to help you show that recycling a part requires added procedures. Click here for my recommendations. There are plenty of resources out there to help you show that recycling a part requires added procedures. Click here for my recommendations. Thu, 06 Sep 2012 02:19:52 GMT http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/_Used-parts-take-R-R-and-I/blog/6323283/31710.html Mike_A 2012-09-06T02:19:52Z ABRN AutoPro Workshop There are plenty of resources out there to help you show that recycling a part requires added procedures. Click here for my recommendations. abrn nonadult false Used parts take R, R and I text blog abrn 453 0 0.0 http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=33862202&as=31710 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/31710/photos/PHOTO_14743748_31710_33862202_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 ABRN 0 6323283 33862202 Member 250 http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/_That39s-ovehead-Really/blog/6236769/31710.html How many times have you had an insurance adjuster tell you that something he doesn't want to pay is included in your cost of doing business? Is that really valid? Click here for what I think is a quick and easy way to explain what is and isn't "part of the cost of doing business." How many times have you had an insurance adjuster tell you that something he doesn't want to pay is included in your cost of doing business? Is that really valid? Click here for what I think is a quick and easy way to explain what is and isn't "part of the cost of doing business." Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:30:21 GMT http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/_That39s-ovehead-Really/blog/6236769/31710.html Mike_A 2012-07-20T15:30:21Z ABRN AutoPro Workshop How many times have you had an insurance adjuster tell you that something he doesn't want to pay is included in your cost of doing business? Is that really valid? Click here for what I think is a quick and easy way to explain what is and isn't "part of the cost of doing business." abrn nonadult false That's ovehead? Really? text blog abrn 404 0 0.0 http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=33862202&as=31710 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/31710/photos/PHOTO_14743748_31710_33862202_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 ABRN 0 6236769 33862202 Member 250 http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/_Creating-the-39ideal-state39/blog/6153191/31710.html One key to improving your shop's performance is ensuring that each employee is working within the "ideal state' to do his or her best. Here's how... One key to improving your shop's performance is ensuring that each employee is working within the "ideal state' to do his or her best. Here's how... Thu, 07 Jun 2012 23:50:39 GMT http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/_Creating-the-39ideal-state39/blog/6153191/31710.html Mike_A 2012-06-07T23:50:39Z ABRN AutoPro Workshop One key to improving your shop's performance is ensuring that each employee is working within the "ideal state' to do his or her best. Here's how... abrn nonadult false Creating the 'ideal state' text blog abrn 154 0 0.0 http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=33862202&as=31710 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/31710/photos/PHOTO_14743748_31710_33862202_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 ABRN 0 6153191 33862202 Member 250 http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/_Get-more-out-of-your-mgt-system/blog/6078067/31710.html Too often when I consult with shops, I find they really aren't getting as much out of their management system as they could – and should be. It's like hiring another employee, but only putting him to work two of the eight hours you're paying him for each day. Click here for some of my thoughts for making sure you're making the most of your management system to help you improve your shop's performance.... Too often when I consult with shops, I find they really aren't getting as much out of their management system as they could – and should be. It's like hiring another employee, but only putting him to work two of the eight hours you're paying him for each day. Click here for some of my thoughts for making sure you're making the most of your management system to help you improve your shop's performance.... Mon, 14 May 2012 21:13:41 GMT http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/_Get-more-out-of-your-mgt-system/blog/6078067/31710.html Mike_A 2012-05-14T21:13:41Z ABRN AutoPro Workshop Too often when I consult with shops, I find they really aren't getting as much out of their management system as they could – and should be. It's like hiring another employee, but only putting him to work two of the eight hours you're paying him for each day. Click here for some of my thoughts for making sure you're making the most of your management system to help you improve your shop's performance.... abrn nonadult false Get more out of your mgt. system text blog abrn 316 0 0.0 http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=33862202&as=31710 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/31710/photos/PHOTO_14743748_31710_33862202_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 ABRN 0 6078067 33862202 Member 250 http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/_End-the-rekeying-madness/blog/5888371/31710.html Outside of the direct repair program arena, if a customer comes in with an insurer-prepared estimate, it can take a shop anywhere from 10 minutes to two hours to rekey that estimate into their system. One of the information providers says the average is about 30 minutes per estimate. This is wasted time that only adds opportunity for error. So, shop owners and managers, the first step you need to take is to familiarize yourself with the solutions to rekeying that the three major estimating system providers offer. Many groups in the industry worked hard to push the information providers to come up with these solutions. Now it's up to you to use them. Click here to find what you need to know to do so. Outside of the direct repair program arena, if a customer comes in with an insurer-prepared estimate, it can take a shop anywhere from 10 minutes to two hours to rekey that estimate into their system. One of the information providers says the average is about 30 minutes per estimate. This is wasted time that only adds opportunity for error. So, shop owners and managers, the first step you need to take is to familiarize yourself with the solutions to rekeying that the three major estimating system providers offer. Many groups in the industry worked hard to push the information providers to come up with these solutions. Now it's up to you to use them. Click here to find what you need to know to do so. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:00:47 GMT http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/_End-the-rekeying-madness/blog/5888371/31710.html Mike_A 2012-03-22T18:00:47Z ABRN Blogs AutoPro Workshop Outside of the direct repair program arena, if a customer comes in with an insurer-prepared estimate, it can take a shop anywhere from 10 minutes to two hours to rekey that estimate into their system. One of the information providers says the average is about 30 minutes per estimate. This is wasted time that only adds opportunity for error. So, shop owners and managers, the first step you need to take is to familiarize yourself with the solutions to rekeying that the three major estimating system providers offer. Many groups in the industry worked hard to push the information providers to come up with these solutions. Now it's up to you to use them. Click here to find what you need to know to do so. abrn, blogs nonadult false End the rekeying madness text blog abrn,blogs 683 0 0.0 http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=33862202&as=31710 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/31710/photos/PHOTO_14743748_31710_33862202_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 ABRN / Blogs 0 5888371 33862202 Member 250 http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/_The-wish-list/blog/5835023/31710.html I just had yet another conversation with some folks in the industry about "feather, prime and block." It brought to mind my Top 10 "wish list" for the industry for this year....check it out here. I just had yet another conversation with some folks in the industry about "feather, prime and block." It brought to mind my Top 10 "wish list" for the industry for this year....check it out here. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 01:05:38 GMT http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/_The-wish-list/blog/5835023/31710.html Mike_A 2012-03-06T01:05:38Z ABRN AutoPro Workshop I just had yet another conversation with some folks in the industry about "feather, prime and block." It brought to mind my Top 10 "wish list" for the industry for this year....check it out here. abrn nonadult false The wish list text blog abrn 270 0 0.0 http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=33862202&as=31710 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/31710/photos/PHOTO_14743748_31710_33862202_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 ABRN 0 5835023 33862202 Member 250 http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/_34Maintaining34-employees/blog/5538214/31710.html If you're looking for a New Year's resolution that will improve your business in 2012, I'd suggest implementing a regular system of employee reviews. Click here for some tips on making that happen.   If you're looking for a New Year's resolution that will improve your business in 2012, I'd suggest implementing a regular system of employee reviews. Click here for some tips on making that happen.   Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:29:15 GMT http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/_34Maintaining34-employees/blog/5538214/31710.html Mike_A 2011-12-01T20:29:15Z ABRN AutoPro Workshop If you're looking for a New Year's resolution that will improve your business in 2012, I'd suggest implementing a regular system of employee reviews. Click here for some tips on making that happen.   abrn nonadult false "Maintaining" employees text blog abrn 264 0 0.0 http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=33862202&as=31710 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/31710/photos/PHOTO_14743748_31710_33862202_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 ABRN 0 5538214 33862202 Member 250 http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/_Save-yourself-some-money/blog/5419924/31710.html Make the most of the investment you have in your facility and equipment by giving it the regular inspection and maintenance needed to extend its useful life. Click here for some ideas on ways to organize a system that will save you money... Make the most of the investment you have in your facility and equipment by giving it the regular inspection and maintenance needed to extend its useful life. Click here for some ideas on ways to organize a system that will save you money... Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:46:06 GMT http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/_Save-yourself-some-money/blog/5419924/31710.html Mike_A 2011-11-01T04:46:06Z ABRN AutoPro Workshop Make the most of the investment you have in your facility and equipment by giving it the regular inspection and maintenance needed to extend its useful life. Click here for some ideas on ways to organize a system that will save you money... abrn nonadult false Save yourself some money text blog abrn 431 0 0.0 http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=33862202&as=31710 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/31710/photos/PHOTO_14743748_31710_33862202_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 ABRN 0 5419924 33862202 Member 250 http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/_Feather-prime-and-block/blog/5108793/31710.html The industry continues to argue over "the gap," where repair work ends and refinish work begins. I say it's time for that arguement to end. Here are the facts, and what I recommend for those trying to be properly and justly compensated for these necessary steps in the process. The industry continues to argue over "the gap," where repair work ends and refinish work begins. I say it's time for that arguement to end. Here are the facts, and what I recommend for those trying to be properly and justly compensated for these necessary steps in the process. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:46:28 GMT http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/_Feather-prime-and-block/blog/5108793/31710.html Mike_A 2011-09-13T16:46:28Z ABRN AutoPro Workshop The industry continues to argue over "the gap," where repair work ends and refinish work begins. I say it's time for that arguement to end. Here are the facts, and what I recommend for those trying to be properly and justly compensated for these necessary steps in the process. abrn nonadult false Feather, prime and block text blog abrn 2429 0 0.0 http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=33862202&as=31710 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/31710/photos/PHOTO_14743748_31710_33862202_ap_160X120.jpg false 1 ABRN 0 5108793 33862202 Member 250 http://workshop.search-autoparts.com/_Getting-off-the-dime/blog/5031633/31710.html When I started thinking about what I wanted my new column in ABRN to be about, it all came down to making things happen. You can gripe and moan, you can have the best ideas in the world, you can see where you want to get to...but if you can embrace change and get others to help you implement, you'll never go anywhere. I think you'll find my monthly ABRN column will suggest a lot of things you may want to implement. So I thought I should begin by offering you my "seven steps for making improvements," a guide to the process you need to ensure change happens. Check it out here. And I look forward to hearing from you about what topics you'd like to see me address in the column and here in my blog.   Mike Anderson CollisionAdvice.com mike@CollisionAdvice.com When I started thinking about what I wanted my new column in ABRN to be about, it all came down to making things happen. You can gripe and moan, you can have the best ideas in the world, you can see where you want to get to...but if you can embrace change and get others to help you implement, you'll never go anywhere. I think you'll find my monthly ABRN column will suggest a lot of things you may want to implement. So I thought I should begin by offering you my "seven steps for making improvements," a guide to the process you need to ensure change happens. Check it out here. 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