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Auto care sector shines in uneasy employment market

Auto care sector shines in uneasy employment market

For shop owners looking for signs of stability in an increasingly volatile automotive industry, there’s one clear bright spot: employment growth in Canada's automotive repair, or auto care, sector. Newly released Q1 2025 employment data reveals the auto care sector...

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The Purpose of a Business–Building Block #2: The Employees

The Purpose of a Business–Building Block #2: The Employees

by Murray Voth As we discussed in building block number one, the primary, most important purpose of a business, the reason it exists, is to meet or exceed the needs of its customers. The result is that the customer receives value for the money they spend in the...

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The Purpose of a Business–Building Block #1: The Client

The Purpose of a Business–Building Block #1: The Client

By Murray Roth In my last column, we discussed the foundational concept of What is the Purpose of a Business. We spoke of the three stakeholders involved in this purpose: the clients, the employees, and the shareholders. This column is going to be the first of three...

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DieHard EV Batteries! Available in Canada, only at CARQUEST

DieHard EV Batteries! Available in Canada, only at CARQUEST

(SPONSORED CONTENT) DieHard EV with xEV by Clarios12-volt batteries are designed specifically for hybrid and electric vehicles. DieHard EV is available exclusively through Carquest and supporting dealers. DieHard EV batteries are an advanced, low-voltage...

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Indie Garage: Prepping for Winter

Indie Garage: Prepping for Winter

In the latest Indie Garage, we ask three top shops what they do to prepare for winter with their teams and their customers. You'll find what they had to say informative and, maybe a bit inspirational.Also in the issue we offer Key Business Metrics in Inforgraphic...

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Experience the Future of the Aftermarket

Experience the Future of the Aftermarket

(SPONSORED CONTENT) AAPEX is the ultimate destination for automotive aftermarket professionals from around the world. Here, you’ll do more than discover the cutting-edge products and solutions transforming the industry — you’ll see them come to life. From hands-on...

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Choose a Water Pump Supplier with Watertight Performance

Choose a Water Pump Supplier with Watertight Performance

(SPONSORED CONTENT) Not all water pumps are created equal. In fact, some aftermarket pumps don’t meet OE quality standards so here’s a few tips to make sure you get the best performance and value for the cost: Verify the pump is thoroughly tested to ensure better...

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