And the insurance rates you pay are hugely dependent on the insurance company or agent, your age, your car type, your driving record, and even the area you reside in!You should never go without auto insurance though, despite the costs. Almost all the states require you to protect yourself with a minimum amount of liability coverage. Naturally, the bare minimum is not adequate enough for the average car owner. And as you add in additional coverage...more
10 Top Uses for Excel in an Auto Shop The world's most-used spreadsheet shows up in such a wide variety of places that it's sometimes easy to forget just how much it can impact a business. Far beyond just tracking the bottom line, even a relatively straightforward business like an auto shop can find several uses for Microsoft Excel. Tracking the Bottom Line: Yes, it's true! You can put Excel to use by giving it your income and your outgo...more
The world's most-used spreadsheet shows up in such a wide variety of places that it's sometimes easy to forget just how much it can impact a business. Far beyond just tracking the bottom line, even a relatively straightforward business like an auto shop can find several uses for Microsoft Excel. Tracking the Bottom Line: Yes, it's true! You can put Excel to use by giving it your income and your outgo and having it chart your profits over time. Inventory and Ordering: With a little bit of wizardry, Excel can not only keep track of how much inventory you should have, but it can Email you an alert when you get too low on a particular product, making ordering a breeze. Doing the Schedule: Of course, Excel can be used to graphically display what times any given employee will be on the clock and thus make it easy to ensure that all of the necessary coverage is there for you. Customer Tracking: Few businesses need to track customers more accurately over a longer period of time than an auto shop; Excel offers you the power to do just that. By setting up an entry form that gathers the necessary information and then stores it deep in another sheet, you can easily keep records on...more
Author: Matthew TooneFailure is often the result of continual excuses that justify procrastination and produce inaction, while success is the culmination of personal responsibility, attributes developed, mentality changed, and continual effort exuded. Excuses only accuse ourselves, reveal our weaknesses, and demonstrate our unwillingness to put...more
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10 Tips for Cheap Auto Insurance Rates for Seniors Retirement brings many advantages, but cheap insurance rates aren't always among them. While most people know that young drivers face steep auto insurance rates, it's not as well-known that senior citizens and retirees face similar auto insurance rate hikes. The cheapest car insurance rates are reserved for those in the prime of their lives, which insurance companies define as adults, aged 26 to about 55. Of course, there are ways that those in their golden years can get discounts on their auto insurance. Here are a few.1. Take a defensive driving course for seniors. Insurance companies love to know that you recognize that your years add some risk to your driving. While most senior citizens have years of driving experience, many also face vision, hearing and reaction problems that can slow reflexes and make them more prone to accidents. Specially designed driving courses make drivers aware of their limitations and teach them strategies to work around them. And to top it off, the insurance company will give you a nice discount off your auto insurance premium.2. Check to see if you're eligible for discounts through...more
When is the last time you reviewed your auto insurance policy? If you live in our area, you probably signed-up with a Long Beach car insurance company, began paying the monthly dues, and then essentially forgot about the policy. After all, how many...more
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10 Things to Do After an Auto Accident 1. Just take a deep breath. Get calm and try to relax. We know how hard this is. After a crash, a person may feel a wide range of emotions – shock, guilt, fear, nervousness, or anger – all of which...more
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