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Supply chain issues aren't always bad for auto repair shops

Supply chain issues aren't always bad for auto repair shops

Why auto repair shops often benefit from uncertainty in the supply chain — and how to make sure your shop is one of them. Supply chain issues have...

What a recession might mean for your restaurant

What a recession might mean for your restaurant

A recession is bad for all businesses but can be especially rough on restaurants. Margins are already tight, and staffing issues can often compound...

Know how to read your financial statement

How to read your financial statements as a small business owner

It’s easy to want to skip to the "bottom line" of your financial statements, but like any great story, you’ll need context for the ending to make...

How to Recession-Proof Your Business

How to Recession-Proof Your Business

We’ve got an overheated economy and a bear market. IF we reach a recession this year, is your business ready? No one wants a recession, especially...

auto repair shop P&L

How to Organize Your Auto Repair Shop Income Statement

Out of all of the important components of accounting that your auto repair shop needs to thrive in today's market, an income statement is among the...

tire store profit margin

Improve Your Tire Store Profit Margin With These Simple Steps

If you're not sure why your tire store profit margin matters, let us break it down for you: What is it? In the simplest terms, your profit margin...

Cook County Minimum Wage is on the Rise July 1

Cook County Minimum Wage is on the Rise July 1

Effective July 1, 2022, the minimum wage in Cook County will increase for tipped employees and non-tipped employees that work for any employer...

auto repair shop accounting

Must-Have Features in an Accounting Software for Auto Shops

Accounting software for auto shops isn't just nice to have, it's a must-have. However, without adequate accounting knowledge, even the best software...

automotive shop payroll

Why Shop Owners Are Outsourcing Their Automotive Payroll

In the past, auto shop owners had to create their own payroll and accounting processes from scratch. Without an established framework for handling...

auto repair shop tax deductions

7 Auto Repair Shop Tax Deductions to Save Money

Did you know that most businesses lose out on a significant amount of money each year by neglecting to take advantage of tax deductions? In fact, you...

auto repair shop accounting

Are You Making These Costly Auto Shop Accounting Mistakes?

Simple accounting mistakes can impact your auto shop more than you realize. Rather than having additional funds at the ready to allocate towards...

Augusta Rule: How to Master this Tax Loophole

Augusta Rule: How to Master this Tax Loophole

The Masters Tournament, held in Augusta, Georgia, is one of the most prestigious PGA golf tournaments. It’s so widely attended that people will rent...