CASH IN ON YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS

CASH IN ON YOUR MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS!

Did You Know That by Being a Member of AASP-MN, You Have Access to Many Other AASP National Benefits? Check Them Out Here!

Website and Internet Marketing Solutions

Autoshop Solutions, the leader in internet marketing for the automotive aftermarket, has developed and launched the most cutting-edge marketing platform for auto shops. RPM is an all-inone program that bundles your website, pay-per-click, search engine optimization, social media and much more! By using every marketing tool in the toolbox, you’re guaranteed to have a stronger online presence that brings more cars to your bays. With five levels of “Really Powerful Marketing” to match your budget, goals and competition – RPM is built to drive your shop forward. For more information, contact Tony Mercury at (919) 267-1731 or (888) 991-3449 or email tony@ autoshopsolutions.com.

Information Providers

IDENTIFIX offers AASP members discounted prices on the industry’s number one technical repair information subscription, Direct Hit. For more information, contact Customer Service at (800) 2886210.

Mitchell International offers AASP members a 15 percent discount on any Mitchell RepairCenter™ TechAdvisor package. Call Customer Service at (800) 238-9111 or visit mitchell.com for more information.

Mitchell 1 offers AASP members significant discounts on the ProDemand, Manager SE and Teamworks products. For more information, contact customer service at (888) 724-6742, ext. 6986.

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PROPERTY/LIABILITY AND WORKERS’ COMP INSURANCE

CBIZ AIA

Contact: Brad Schmid 763-549-2247 / bschmid@cbiz.com CBIZ AIA and United Fire Group (UFG) have created a program for members that includes a special premium discount, exclusive coverage and potential safety group dividend. CBIZ AIA can present quotes from multiple carriers and, as an added bonus, offer members an exclusive 10% discount on their property/liability insurance premiums.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Business Planning Professionals

Contact: Dennis Begley 612-308-6577 / dennis@begley-group.com Business Planning Professionals will provide AASP-MN members with quotes from multiple carriers for life insurance, health insurance, long-term care and disability insurance.

EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

Colonial Life

Contact: Deb Ferrao 612-600-4135 / deb.ferrao@coloniallifesales.com or Tracy Bailey 612-801-0139 / tracy.coloniallife@gmail.com Dedicated representatives can help members transform their benefit package with competitive rates, value added services at no cost and complimentary legal document preparation service. Colonial Life has the tools and flexibility to create a plan to fit everyone’s needs.

UNIFORM & LINEN SUPPLIES

Aramark

Contact: John Majchrzak 612-670-4034 / majchrzak-john@aramark.com Discounted pricing to members on rental of uniforms, entrance mats, shop rags, etc. Purchases are also discounted. Members receive annual rebate equal to 10% of their business with AmeriPride/Aramark each year.

CREDIT CARD PROCESSING

Association BankCard Services

Contact: Mac Hardin 952-933-2026 / mach@retailfinancialservices.biz Competitive rates for AASP-MN members. Terminals and printers sold at cost. Monthly rental of equipment is also available. LEGAL CONSULTATION

Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick

800-496-6789 Members receive free, over-the-phone legal assessment and consultation (some restrictions apply) with an attorney who specializes in the area of law that is the subject of the call.

WEBSITE AND INTERNET MARKETING SOLUTIONS

Autoshop Solutions

Contact: Tony Mercury 919-267-1731 / tony@autoshopsolutions.com Autoshop Solutions has developed the most cuttingedge marketing platform for AASP members. Really Powerful Marketing (RPM) is an all-in-one program that bundles your website, pay-per-click, search engine optimization, social media, and much more! With five levels of RPM to match your budget, goals, and competition, it’s built to drive your shop forward!

REPAIR SHOP PRODUCTS/SERVICES DISCOUNTS

CARS COOPERATIVE

Contact: Stephenie Sheppard 405-547-4077 / membersupport@cars.coop Members receive discounts on a variety of products and services they use every day! From discounts on paint and rental cars to office supplies and phone services. Over 50 programs available!

INFORMATION PROVIDERS

Mitchell 1

Contact: Mitchell 1 Representative 888-724-6742 Mitchell 1 offers AASP members special discounts on the Mitchell 1 family of integrated software tools.

Mitchell International

Contact: Mitchell International Representative 800-238-9111 AASP members receive a 15% discount on any Mitchell RepairCenter TechAdvisor package. Visit ww.w.mitchell. com/ products-services/collision-repair-shop-solutions/ cloud-estimating for more information.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION HOTLINE

IDENTIFIX

800-288-6220 Members enjoy discounted prices on the industry’s #1 technical information hotline, Direct-Hit. CHECK GUARANTEE SERVICES

Certegy Check Services

877-520-2987 Discount rate of .75% to AASP-MN members. Use existing credit card terminal. Fast claim payments.

AUTO EMPLOYEE ASSESSMENT

Assessment Associates International

Contact: Nate Page 952-854-6551 / nate@aai-assessment.com Designed to help facilitate and enhance hiring decisions. AASP-MN members receive 50% off retail price, starting as low as $15 per assessment.

BUSINESS FORMS/CALENDARS

AASP-MN

Contact: Jodi Pillsbury 612-623-1110 / jodi@aaspmn.org Discounted rates on printed business forms and calendars.

SAFETY COMPLIANCE

Complete, Health, Environmental & Safety Services, Inc.

Contact: Carol Keyes 651-481-9787 / carkey@chess-safety.com AASP-MN members receive a 20% discount on Safety Data Sheet Management (SDSLinks), Right to Know(RTK)/Hazard Communication program customized for your facility and monthly safety reminders, and other safety, OSHA or environmental assistance.

PAYROLL PROCESSING

CBIZ Payroll

Contact: Carrie Hobrough 612-436-4620 / chobrough@cbiz.com Members receive 20% discount off standard payroll products and services (excluding 401k).

BUSINESS COACHING

180BIZ

540-833-2014 / info@180biz.com Members receive a 20% discount on one-on-one sales and management coaching programs (covering financial planning & analysis, strategic marketing, leadership and personnel development) without long-term commitments. Members also receive a 20% discount on monthly sales & management webinars as well as a 20% discount on all 180BIZ advisor training programs.

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Experts are predicting that 2022 may be even more challenging than 2021. These situations are driving costs up and increasing the time needed to continue running our businesses as usual. Businesses are being forced to pass on the increased costs to the end consumer, leading to true inflationary influences throughout the economy. The cost of living has risen 5.4 percent in the last measured period.

My hope is that the labor shortage heals itself soon and that we can all find some relief from product shortages and increasing costs of doing business as we approach the new year.

BUMPERS PILING UP?

A-Con Recycling can help! Give us a call today at 651-252-6000 for more details and scheduling. WE CAN HELP! We PICKUP & RECYCLE your bumpers, keeping plastic out of landfills and

WHAT WE DO: Recycle plastic bumpers improving shop production! and keep them out of landfills. WHAT WE DON’T DO: Recondition, fix or Contact us today for sell bumper cores for repair.details & scheduling!

651-252-6000 aconrecycling@aconwheel.com

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Business Coaching

180BIZ offers members a 20 percent discount on one-on-one sales and management coaching programs (covering financial planning and analysis, strategic marketing, leadership and personnel development) without long-term commitments. Members also receive a 25 percent discount on monthly sales & management webinars, as well as a 20 percent discount on all 180BIZ advisor training programs. For more information, call (540) 833-2014 or visit 180biz.com.

Online Educational Portal

AASP members have access to free webinars designed to enhance management skills and help their business thrive. Visit elearning.autoserviceproviders. com to check it out. For more information about any of the AASP National programs above, contact the AASP-MN office at (612) 623-1110 or aasp@aaspmn. org.

BUMPERS PILING UP???

A-Con Recycling can help! Give us a call today at 651-252-6000 for more details WE CAN HELP! and scheduling. 22 | November 2021

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WHAT WE DO: Recycle plastic bumpers A-Con Recycling doesn’t recondition, fix or sell bumper cores