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Business vision

Question: Can you explain your garage’s purpose in one simple sentence?

Tip: If not, work on a clear mission statement. A strong vision attracts the right customers and keeps your team focused.

Streamlining Workflow

Question: Is your business running smoothly, or do things slow down at certain points?

Tip: Look at your workflow from start to finish and find any friction points. Are they caused by lack of training, unclear process, or something else?

Can your business run without you?

Question: How many jobs or decisions in your garage rely on you?

Tip: Train and trust your team to take on more responsibility. Start small let them handle one task or decision, then build on it. This frees you up to focus on growing the business.

Specialism

Question: If you could only offer one service, what would it be?

Tip: A clear specialism makes your garage the go-to expert in that area. It attracts the right customers and creates efficiency. If you have decided on a specialism, is it time you did something about it?

Who is your ideal customer?

Question: Do you know who your best customers are?

Tip: The best customers share your values and are often the most profitable.

Work out who they are and aim your marketing to bring in more like them.

Do you have a business plan?

Question: Does your garage have a clear plan for the future?

Tip: A plan allows you and your team to know where the business is headed. If you don’t have one, you can start now with some easy steps.

Exit Plan

Question: Have you started planning how to leave your business?

Tip: An exit plan isn’t just about selling—it’s about planning for the inevitable. Systemising tasks and training your team, make it easier to sell or hand over the business. Start by thinking about your exit, how it might look and what needs to be done.

Firefighting in Business

Question:Are you constantly firefighting in your garage business instead of running it?

Tip:The best way to stop daily problems? Prevent them. Small changes—like setting clear roles and delegating properly—can free up hours every week.

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