Deck the Halls (or the Waiting Room) with Decorations

Get festive with the public areas of your auto repair shop by adding a tree and some tinsel. Again, have fun and reflect the joy of the season. It will brighten the day all who enter your shop.

Try to place your interior display near a window, so passersby can see your decor as well. You can string some lights or put an inflatable display out front if you’d like. Consider having your front-line staff in festive attire during the holiday season. Fun hats and reindeer antlers make great accessories.

For all these ideas, don’t be shy about sharing them via social media to show off your holiday spirit.

Say ‘Thank You’ With Small Gifts

It’s the season of giving, so consider giving out a small promotional item to keep your business top of mind. Everyone is making lists at this time of year, so a branded notebook makes a great gift.

The more practical you can be, the better. A nice pen, coffee/tea samples, mobile phone popsockets, carabiners, or small packets of sweets or hand sanitizer are all welcomed.

Extend the Joy to Your Staff

Happy workers send good vibes throughout the building, so support your auto repair technicians during this busy season. Consider flexing your shop’s shifts so employees can get their to-do lists completed. ”

Everyone is carrying more of a burden – financial or logistical – at this time of year. If you can offer a bonus or a year-end raise, share that information in December so they know there is a little more money coming in to help with their bills.

It’s been a challenging year for many families and businesses, so let’s spread some cheer. You’ll find all of these five items easier to achieve when you have an efficient shop management software system powering your shop. By taking some of the stress out of your daily operations, we hope to help you have a great holiday season.