The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) will host “Wheel Alignment Diagnostic Angles & Resetting Electronic Stability Control Systems,” Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Dunwoody College of Technology, Minneapolis. The seminar, presented by Roger Creason, Hunter Engineering, will cover wheel alignment diagnostic angles, including:
- Steering Axis Inclination
- Included Angle
- Turning Angle
- Setback and Thrust Angle
Procedures used to detect damaged suspension components not commonly found during the normal alignment procedure will also be covered.
On Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, AASP-MN will host “8 Steps to a More Profitable Auto Repair Shop, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Hyatt Place Minneapolis/Airport-South, Bloomington. The seminar, presented by Bob Cooper and Doris Barnes, Elite Worldwide, will teach attendees how easy it is to build a more profitable shop, in the most ethical way, and join the ranks of the industry superstars at the same time. Attendees will learn how to:
· Set goals for the shop that will take it right to the top
· Find & hire the superstar technicians and service advisors
· Put together a marketing plan that will keep your service bays filled
· Dramatically improve sales and customer satisfaction
· Generate higher sales and happier customers
· Generate higher profits and increase shop value
And, on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, AASP-MN will host two “Health Care Reform” workshops, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. for those interested in learning more about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) before its Jan. 1 implementation. This workshop will review the requirements and criteria of the PPACA to help attendees decide what strategy will work best for their business. Topics covered will include:
- Small business vs. large business definition
- Individual and small business tax credits
- MNSure – Minnesota’s health care exchange
- 2013-14 small group renewal considerations
- Options for small business employers, including pros and cons
The workshops will be presented by Dennis Begley, CLU ChFC LUTCF CBC, Employee Benefits Manager, CBIZ AIA and Aaron Hall, CEO & Business Attorney with Thompson Hall Santi Cerny & Dooley.
For additional information or to register, contact the AASP-MN office at (612) 623-1110 or 800-852-9071 or register online at www.aaspmn.org.
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