Mitch Schneider: The Sixth Day... Recently, I received an e-mail that went straight to the heart of a question I've been struggling with for years: What do you do about the Sixth Day - Saturday? Is your shop open for business that day? More

Talking Shop: Peering into the Business Briefcase for Repair Shop Business Tips These six business tips may provide your shop with some hints to improve your shop, sales and bottom line - without spending a lot of time or money in the process More

Questioning a Trip to Las Vegas? While many people think the AAPEX, SEMA, NACE and CARS shows during Industry Week as just an opportunity to buy or sell something, it’s really much more. More

Directions: Giving Some ‘Extra Credit’ to Deserving Schools Now entering its third year, Tomorrow’s Technician magazine, along with co-sponsors Chicago Pneumatic and WIX Filters, have joined forces to recognize the top schools in the nation. More

Mitch's World: Going Above and Beyond the Call of Duty At times, dealing with "wholesale" clients on difficult driveability problems can be a lot more difficult than dealing with difficult customers. More

Mitch Schneider: Open Saturday? Shop Owners and Mitch Discuss the Sixth Day Long-time shop owners weigh the pros and cons of being open on Saturday. More

Dear Diary...It's Me Mitch Life has its challenges and can be difficult at times. But, it's all we've got, I guess. So, we'd better make the best of it. More

Is the Economy Heading in the Right Direction? Recent indicators signal good news for the aftermarket. More

The 'Up' Side of Down I hope things don't get much worse, although I know they could. And, I guess there are signs things are getting just a little better, however slight or imperceptible the improvement may be. More

Management: Talk is Cheaper than Advertising Picture this: a woman walks into your business looking just a bit uncomfortable. She probably isn't into cars that much and is going to need some help. Maybe you cringe that she's going to be clueless and suspicious that she is going to be ripped off. You could be right. A lot of women buying cars and car related products and services do feel that way. Often they just ask a male friend or relative... More