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Newspaper Column Highlights Service Done Right
NOLN Staff Reporters
June 29, 2021
When a shop did everything right, the customer experience ended up on the website of the local newspaper.
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Tips To Get Your Video Marketing Off The Ground
Paul Hodowanic
April 9, 2021
Marketing your shop with video can be a daunting task. Rock Star Marketing's Jennifer Filzen has a few easy ideas to get you started.
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This Shop has the Greenest Additional Profit Center
Matt Hudson
April 2, 2021
This might be the most unique customer waiting area in the business.
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When COVID Leaves, Cleaning Should Stay
NOLN Staff Reporters
March 25, 2021
Consumers will continue to expect heightened cleaning measures even after COVID-19 slows down.
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'Prepare Your Home' for Customer Guests
Matt Hudson
March 18, 2021
Your shop's brand is tied to the appearance of the facility when customers arrive. Make sure customers get the right idea.
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Working With Your City During A Remodel
Paul Hodowanic
March 11, 2021
Building and remodeling can be a frustrating venture, especially if your city is putting up hurdles.
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This Spring, Give Quick Maintenance a Hand
Matt Hudson
March 4, 2021
It's that time of year when two of NOLN's biggest project kick off—and you can help make them successful.
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'Hoops Unlimited' and a Shop's Renovation Struggle
NOLN Staff Reporters
Feb. 25, 2021
The original timeline was a two-year project. It's now entering year four.
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When is it Time to Let Someone Go?
Matt Hudson
Feb. 19, 2021
How bad is too bad when you have a troublesome team member? An expert helps operators find that line.
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To Educate Customers, Grow Your Own Knowledge Base
Feb. 4, 2021
How do you establish credibility and beat the dealership quick lubes? Be the most knowledgeable shop out there.
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Investing In Future Generations
Paul Hodowanic
Jan. 28, 2021
Whether it’s high schools cutting automotive programs or a generation less willing to get their hands dirty, the automotive field lacks a deep pool of talent and it’s causing ...
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Spread Knowledge, Gain Credibility
Jan. 21, 2021
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How Predictive Maintenance Software Mimics Technicians
Nov. 13, 2020
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Photography: Hire Out or Do It Yourself?
Abby Patterson
Oct. 29, 2020
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I Miss Normalcy (and My Industry Friends)
Chris Messer
Oct. 28, 2020
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Take Manageable Risks
Matt Hudson
Oct. 23, 2020
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How Time Impacts Add-On Services
Abby Patterson
Oct. 15, 2020
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The Official Rules for Keeping Customer Data Safe
Matt Hudson
Oct. 9, 2020
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The Consumer Experience: Drive-Thru Service
Abby Patterson
Sept. 30, 2020
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Who is Most Likely to Purchase an EV?
Sept. 25, 2020
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This is How You Find Out if Your Shop has Communication Culture
Matt Hudson
Sept. 17, 2020