Welcome Visitors!
Submitted by Detailers Assoc... on Fri, 05/09/2008 - 3:57pm.
Your visit to our site means that you have an interest in the Detailing Industry and are likely considering membership in the NAPDR.
My sincerest hope is that you seize the opportunity to affect change in your business and our industry and make a decision to join us to today!
I am sure you know without a doubt why it makes sense to participate in the industry by joining the leading association representing detailers. The industry has changed dramatically and most detailing business and practices have in many cases not kept pace with the new dynamics in the marketplace.
Become A Member Today!
Submitted by Detailers Assoc... on Sat, 05/10/2008 - 6:01pm.
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Do you have a Business Plan?
Submitted by Detailers Assoc... on Sat, 05/10/2008 - 5:57pm.
WHAT?!! NO TIME TO PLAN?
Too many business owners make the mistake of not creating a business plan. Unless abank or an investor wants to look at a business plan, there isn’t likely to be one written.The busier you are as a business owner the more you need a written plan. If you’re onewho is always putting out fires you should build a fire sprinkler system. The whole forest could be lost for too much attention given to the individual trees.
Always changing, a business plan is a working plan. It is the road map the organization uses to direct the direction it will travel. It plans the work the members of the organization will execute in looking ahead, allocating resources, focusing on key points and preparing for problems and opportunities.
Do you have a Business Plan?
Submitted by Mazzarella Car Care on Sat, 05/10/2008 - 12:56am.
WHAT?!! NO TIME TO PLAN?
Too many business owners make the mistake of not creating a business plan. Unless abank or an investor wants to look at a business plan, there isn’t likely to be one written.The busier you are as a business owner the more you need a written plan. If you’re onewho is always putting out fires you should build a fire sprinkler system. The whole forest could be lost for too much attention given to the individual trees.
Always changing, a business plan is a working plan. It is the road map the organization uses to direct the direction it will travel. It plans the work the members of the organization will execute in looking ahead, allocating resources, focusing on key points and preparing for problems and opportunities.
Final Details: It Does Make a Difference
Submitted by Detailers Assoc... on Fri, 05/02/2008 - 4:39am.By Kevin Farrell
You have completed the toughest part of the detail. You have cleaned the wheels to perfection, got the filthy interior spotless, buffed the paint to a mirror finish, and applied your best wax. Now, its time to trim out the vehicle and let it be on its way. Not so fast! You do not want to get sloppy here. Trimming the car out, and taking care of “final details” is very important for a professional looking job. You need to be sure nothing gets overlooked. I have seen many cars that looked very good, but not perfect, and it’s usually because the final details were rushed or not performed correctly.
WHY AND WHAT
New full-serve hand wash in CA
Submitted by Detailers Assoc... on Fri, 05/02/2008 - 3:25am.
New detail business gets final approval
Submitted by Detailers Assoc... on Fri, 05/02/2008 - 3:24am.
The April 18 story said Autoshine will be leasing approximately 700 square feet of garage area space from Landen Motors to do the detailing work. There will also be a small office area in the garage.
The article said no new structures or parking areas will be built as part of this project.
Upgrade: The Season is Upon Us
Submitted by Detailers Assoc... on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 5:15pm.Automotive detailing operations all around the country are gearing up for the new detailing season. Stand-alone detail shops as well as detail centers within car washes start to see business pick up this time of year. Yet many operations will simply have another blasé year of so-so profits.
The stand-alone operator who trudges along, year-in, year-out, will sometimes wonder, “is this all there is?” Meanwhile, the car wash owner who doesn’t pay much attention to that shack in the back with some guys doing “detailing” might consider, “what do I keep that thing open for, anyway?” At car washes, the detail shop can sometimes be an afterthought. It may not be considered a real moneymaker.
Perhaps, now that spring is here, with its fresh batch of potential repeat and new customers, it is a great time to think about taking your detail business to the next level. The truth is, if a detail operation is set up and managed correctly, it can generate a hefty profit.
THE PROBLEM
Fitzgerald's Restoration Products Celebrates it's 30th Anniversary
Submitted by Detailers Assoc... on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 4:42pm.SATURDAY JUNE 21ST , 2008
9:00am – 4:00pm
REGISTRATION: $49.00
Couple opens car spa to join beauty salon business
Submitted by Detailers Assoc... on Fri, 04/25/2008 - 6:13pm.The April 22 story said the pair bought an old car rental facility nearby an upscale beauty salon and converted it into TI Auto Spa. When clients come in for lengthy salon services, they can pamper their cars at the same time. They simply request what they want for their car at the same time they make their other appointments.
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