LEAVING IT ALL BEHIND – A SHOP OWNER’S EXIT STRATEGY

Do you remember all the excitement and enthusiasm you had when you first started your automotive or heavy truck repair shop? Maybe it was when you got your business cards. Shiny, new, freshly printed with your official company name on them! Or maybe it was when you...

Sales Forecasting

Forecasting what your fourth quarter might look like takes a little work and a lot of initiative, says Scott Wheeler, owner of Automotive Consultants Group. But he says it’s well worth the effort. Sales forecasting helps ensure you know how much money the shop is...

Become a Professional Goal-Setter – NOLN

When it comes to goal-setting, you may have the end in mind, but how to get there can be difficult to navigate. Just ask Scott Wheeler, president of Automotive Consultants Group. He helps owners plan out and execute their goals all the time. He has a couple different...

Financial Keys to Success – MotorAge

You’ve been working diligently to achieve that ever-so-elusive balance between gross sales and profits, and have managed to control your operating expenses to yield a nice net operating profit. You’ve worked for many years to develop and maintain a good customer base....

Sales Forecasting

Simple steps for effectively forecasting sales as told to Anna Zeck Forecasting what your fourth quarter might look like takes a little work and a lot of initiative, says Scott Wheeler, owner of Automotive Consultants Group. But he says it’s well worth the effort....