With COVID variants at the top of many news feeds, taking the time to operationally audit your business can help set you up for success. Whether your automotive business is a repair garage, body shop, or service station, being cognizant of these 3 industry insights can help successfully position you for the remainder of this year.

According to past surveys, 42.6% of independent auto repair shops report one of the biggest challenges they face is finding time for training employees. Overcome this obstacle with these two tips.

1. Plan ahead.

   Schedule training time in advance. Make it at the same time, on the same day, once a week. This repetition and frequency helps create an effective habit. To keep motivations high, try setting a monthly minimum goal — just in case busy schedules lead to missing a week.