Show Notes
This week, Tim Benson of Oldfields Garage in Leominster talks long-term business plans ahead of his presentation at The Blend in October titled 'Planning your exit on a non-exitable business'.
We also take a look at the fast-growing EV market and what it takes for an independent garage to successfully tap into it. Confirmed speaker for The Blend 2023, Matt Cleevely of Cleevely Electric Vehicles in Cheltenham shares his EV expertise with tips and advice for workshops wanting to embrace new opportunities.
Organised by community-driven garage management software Garage Hive, The Blend 2023 is open to all garage owners in the UK and Ireland. The aim of the day is to provide garage owners and managers with practical strategies and ideas they can implement to improve their businesses.
The Blend takes place on the 7th October, 2023 at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham.
The Blend Podcast is produced by Autotech Communications.
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