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Getting the Vehicle Dents Out Before the Paint Job

About three years ago I had my car repainted, but I couldn't afford to have the dents that were apparent fixed first. The paint job looked great, but it sure did make the dents stick out like a sore thumb. In fact I was so uncomfortable with the outcome that I purposely scratched the paint near the dents in an effort to make the damage look more "natural" and less noticeable. It worked, but I was left back at square one. So I went about the process of learning how to fix the dents myself while I saved up for another paint job. What I learned is that it's completely feasible to fix minor body damage without the need for costly service appointments. So, I decided to post some of the options that I've personally used with success on this blog. I hope the information here is helpful to you!

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The Right Time To Get A Fleet

6 April 2015
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Most small businesses are looking to grow into a large business. In the service industry especially, their business model depends a lot on sending employees to locations to perform the job. While this model has worked for many companies in the past, if it is your first time in the field, you may need some extra guidance in areas of growing at the right pace and places.

Growing Together

When first starting out, many businesses will pay for gas and costs for employees to use their own vehicles to get to customers. However, this is not what most business owners want because they get tax advantages for having their own vehicles.

Once you have a steady flow of appointments being made for your company, it is a good idea to start accumulating vehicles. Your bank's financial advisor is a great resource for letting you know how many you can buy. Don't buy more than you can afford to make payments on, but make sure you have enough to get to all of your appointments.

Location, Location, Location

If you are working in different counties or states, it is important to supply each location with the right amount of vehicles. Add vehicles according to your advertising. If you are planning on sending out a special advertisement to a new county or city, make sure that you have the man power necessary beforehand.

The trick is to not over-anticipate the community receiving you. Remember that you can always stagger your scheduling to fit everyone in, but if you are getting a lot of calls, add more vehicles and employees.

The Right Amount of Vehicles

One thing that is very important about growing a fleet is knowing when to add more vehicles. Plan on having enough vehicles so that all of your employees who go out in the field can have one. Most companies work schedules so that one or two employees aren't working so that your bases are covered with days off and sick time.

However, if you have enough vehicles for every employee, you will always have one or two extra on hand. This is especially helpful when cars break down. While you have your fleet service company taking care of a broken vehicle, you don't have to miss out on scheduled appointments and their revenue.

Having a good fleet at your disposal is vital to growing your small business. Make sure that you pay attention to these details to be successful. If you have other questions, try contacting a company like Nu-Look Collision to learn more.