WHEN IT COMES TO TRAINING, THE TIME IS NOW – ‘Later’ is a Synonym for ‘Never’
BY STEFANO LIESSI Does anyone remember the year 2000, and all the speculative horrors associated with the roll over from 1999? All the computers were predicted to crash, stock markets would shut down, electrical grids would perish, and we would be left in the dark ages. When New Years Day arrived, nothing happened. The odd […]
FIND YOUR MISSING PIECE – How do you hire the perfect fit?
BY CHELSEA STEBNER RIGHT PEOPLE. RIGHT BUS. RIGHT SEAT? We hear so much about making sure we’re all hiring the right people to join our teams. When it comes right down to it, how do we really know? I bet that none of us are HR experts or have specialized training in that area and […]
THE NUMBERS GAME – Pay attention to what KPIs are telling you
BY JAY PERRY There is a great deal of emphasis on key performance indicators (KPIs) these days, and with good reason. These numbers tell a story—but that’s where they can become very confusing and start us down a road that can take us away from our goals. Before we get any farther into this conversation, […]
ROMANS REPORT – Canada’s top 10 collision networks make up 76.1 percent of industry revenue
BY ALLISON ROGERS The Romans Group has released its annual whitepaper, A 2019 Profile of the Evolving U.S and Canada Collision Repair Marketplace, which looks at current, historical and future trends for both the U.S. and Canadian collision repair industries. “For the U.S. and Canada, the North American auto physical damage ecosystem and the entire […]
Cyberhackers on the loose – Top ways to keep your business safe from cyberhacks
BY JULIA LLOYD WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF CYBER ATTACKS? MALWARE A general term for any software with intent to damage a computer and/or computer system. This can include, viruses, spyware, trojan horses and other malicious forms of cyber attacks. This is commonly contracted through email links from unknown sources—sometimes even pop-up ads have […]
IAA Expands in Two Key Markets
Adding storage capacity in greater Los Angeles and Boston areas WESTCHESTER, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA), a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, announces increased capacity of its IAA High Desert branch located in Hesperia, California and the overall Boston, Massachusetts market. This investment will increase the IAA High Desert branch’s inventory […]
Assurant Acquires EPG Insurance, Inc.
Acquisition provides additional scale and expertise within attractive heavy equipment service contracts and insurance markets NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a leading global provider of lifestyle and housing solutions that support, protect and connect major consumer purchases, today announced the acquisition of EPG Insurance, Inc. (EPG) for $43 million in cash. EPG is a […]
Multi-State AAA Preferred Service Provider United Towing & Transport Joins the eMaxx Group Captive Program
PEABODY, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–eMaxx Assurance Group of Companies (eMaxx), a provider of insurance program administration, risk management, and technology today announced that United Towing & Transport, a premier multi-state AAA Preferred Service Provider has joined the group captive program for AAA roadside assistance providers. “eMaxx welcomes United Towing & Transport as a new Member to the […]
Global Auto Sales Expected to Gain Momentum Next Year; 83.4 Million Light Vehicles to Be Sold In 2021, According to IHS Markit
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO), a world leader in information, analytics and solutions, forecasts new light vehicle sales of 83.4 million globally in 2021, up 9% from a 2020 projection of 76.5 million, as industry demand levels emerge next year in the wake of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic – especially in major markets. […]
Polaris Reveals Time and Platform for Zac Brown Band Livestream Performance Benefiting Veterans
Polaris Off Road to Stream Exclusive Virtual Performance on December 27 on Facebook MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Polaris Off Road, the world leader in powersports and off-road innovation, and its Proud American Thank You initiative are bringing an exclusive performance from Zac Brown Band supporting veterans and active military service members to the masses on December 27. The […]
