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Originally posted by PGreenCobraI can't get over the fact that you get to go live the rest of your life, knowing that someone made a Halloween costume out of you. LMAO!!Originally posted by Trip McNeelyOriginally posted by dsrtuckteezydont downshift!!
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Originally posted by LaserSVT View PostYes.
Collect underwear.
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Profit.
Seriously though there is much that needs to be done. I do need a pros help for some things but will have to just wing some others. I know what expenses are, know what needs to be done to cover it all, know how to work on cars and so far have never had an unhappy customer. I know thats not enough.
I got all my tax crap done and registered the name. I have a seperate account setup for tax payments and have a base salary for myself and partner plus commision based off shops profit after shop expenses are covered. Small portion for both of us and a larger portion to go back into the shop so we can grow and I can get a real office manager soon to take care of the paperwork skills I lack.
I appreciate everyones advice and am taking it to heart. Based on what people here have said I have changed to a more appropriate name. I also am working on advertizement. Gonna do mail flyers for Golinda and Robinson cause they are cheap (post master gave me a hookup) plus I am trying to get a billboard at the I35 exit that would leed to our exit. Only so much I can do at once.
Cards are cheap though. $50 for 1500 with the pictures I posted so I will prolly get them anyway and if they seem tacky then I will go the simple route.
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Originally posted by 8mpg View Postpictures of your hoopties is not a good business move
Goal is 1000 rwhp.
Now before you all start the complaining, I aint spending a dime on it. I am just doing most of the work and all the tuning in my spare time. Gonna be a long term project (about a year) but will become the face of the shops performance side. I already built one that was bad ass but this time we are taking it to the next level.
The BMW on the other hand, well thats just my POS daily driver and is ugly and slow and easy to work on....... or the exact opposite.... forget why its on the card.Good judgment comes from bad decisions and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
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A little bit of advice from someone who has started a new small business in the last year, and ran a couple of them in the last 4 years.
Advertising
Consistency is key. If you want some good pointers, pick up a book called guerilla marketing I believe. Its full of good information. Don't piss your money away on one time or short term advertising. If you can't afford to advertise consistently (radio, magazines, newspapers, etc.). Then all you are doing is pissing money down the drain, one time, or limited run advertising as simply forgettable. The radio market is slowly declining due to satellite radio and things of the sort.
Business cards, simple and professional. I custom designed my own business cards. I used my company logo on the front. The background is a satin color and the logo has a UV coating to make it stand out. They are printed on 16pt paper, and the back is white with black text giving my information. Simple, professional, and still draw attention.
As for book keeping its not too difficult to get set up yourself. I may have some available resources for you, or can create some. Shoot me a PM.
As for the chain comment. You may never have the aspirations of becoming a chain/franchise operation. However, go in to billy bob's corner shop with spittoons on the floor and an old deer head on the wall at random times, then go into a franchise shop at random times and compare their rate of business and the quality of their clientele. If you project yourself in a professional manner, offer a professional environment, it will be reflected in the quality of your clients, consistency in business, and increased profit margins.Originally posted by LeahBest balls I've had in my mouth in a while.
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Originally posted by dville_gt View Postthis is much better
I like Matt's card, but maybe instead of the Texas flag put a line art car.. Something vanilla..Attached Files
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Originally posted by LaserSVT View PostWell the Mark is gonna be the shop car. Its my partners car and hes about to throw some cash at it and I am gonna build it. Gonna have the block bored and have it line honed then lap the deck and heads. Throw in a 5.0 storker kit with decient compression and some forced induction with meth injection. Also planning a 6 speed conversion. Slap some stickers on it of the shop and see if we can get it near 200 in the Texas mile.
Goal is 1000 rwhp.
Now before you all start the complaining, I aint spending a dime on it. I am just doing most of the work and all the tuning in my spare time. Gonna be a long term project (about a year) but will become the face of the shops performance side. I already built one that was bad ass but this time we are taking it to the next level.
The BMW on the other hand, well thats just my POS daily driver and is ugly and slow and easy to work on....... or the exact opposite.... forget why its on the card.
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Originally posted by 8mpg View Postoh, one suggestion would be build in a small office for the customers. Framing up a simple corner shouldnt take up that much space and will be much more professional.
Good judgment comes from bad decisions and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
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Will you be doing tranny too. Friend has a shop and he went to tranny classes to learn the new tranny. Its all he worked on and found it to be good work, of course he also did repair but that was his employees jobs. The most tightest wade ever and it paid off. Good luck. Maybe if I run into some cash ill send the car your way.
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This book was one of the better ones I had to read in college. I think it would be good for you. http://www.amazon.com/The-E-Myth-Rev...0872801&sr=8-1
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Originally posted by Shorty View PostThis book was one of the better ones I had to read in college. I think it would be good for you. http://www.amazon.com/The-E-Myth-Rev...0872801&sr=8-1
I really feel I am on the right path. Got my tax stuff done even though it wasnt needed just so I have the option of buying parts with no tax. Got insurance on the shop (only $250,000 for now) to cover all but the most exotic cars. Advertizement is in the works. Tools out the wazoo that I have seen some of the "Big" shops without........ it is a dream and I hope I can hang onto it.
Right now my only problem is I am a little overbooked for tomorrow through Thursday.Good judgment comes from bad decisions and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
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