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Keeping the passion alive: adapt and diversify

Learning ways to adapt and diversify a business is sometimes the key to keeping a business afloat and refreshed. Central Coast Smash repairs explains how.
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Staff writerJune 4, 2025, 12:16 pmJune 4, 2025
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Brothers in plans and a vision to put the customer first

Building a reputation through quality craftsmanship and effective communication is a challenge for any business. The Barberic brothers have made it their mission. Read More
Staff writerMay 7, 2025, 10:58 amMay 19, 2025
Willmot Smash Repairs has managed to balance a healthy workplace with business efficiency and grow into a major independent business.
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Secrets to sustaining staff and independence

Making sure the workplace is an environment where your staff can thrive is essential for high staff retention. Willmot Smash Repairs has managed to balance a healthy workplace with business efficiency and grow into a major independent business. Read More
Georgia SmithApril 2, 2025, 9:23 amApril 22, 2025
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Business in the top end

Longevity in a repair workshop is the goal for many businesses. The Turnbulls have successfully been operating Al’s Panel Shop for 40 years, and have learnt a few secrets to success along the way. Read More
Georgia SmithMarch 5, 2025, 11:32 amMarch 5, 2025
Through growing a business from a one man show to a team of eight a decade later, Matt Bruce from MJB Bodyworks has learnt many lessons.
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Growing a trusted team

Through growing a business from a one man show to a team of eight a decade later, Matt Bruce from MJB Bodyworks has learnt many lessons. One of the most important is learning how to build a trusted team. Read More
Georgia SmithFebruary 12, 2025, 1:02 pmFebruary 12, 2025
For a small, country workshop, hours from the nearest city, JVS Bodyworks has done well to establish itself as a respected, quality repairer.
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The soul of the country repairer

For a small, country workshop, hours from the nearest city, JVS Bodyworks has done well to establish itself as a respected, quality repairer. Part of that success is making a positive impact within the community and collision repair industry. Read More
Georgia SmithDecember 11, 2024, 9:16 amDecember 11, 2024
Celebrating 20 years of Flagstaff Autobody, but even longer in the industry, John Barry has been a leading figure in the Melbourne collision repair scene.
Latest News, Talking Shop

How one workshop leads with independence in a challenging climate

Celebrating 20 years of Flagstaff Autobody, but even longer in the industry, John Barry has been a leading figure in the Melbourne collision repair scene. Known for efficient business operations, he is also the embodiment of what it means to run an independent workshop. Read More
Georgia SmithNovember 6, 2024, 1:09 pmNovember 6, 2024
With the motto “if we remain the same, we fall behind”, it is not surprising DSI Panels is a business willing to take risks.
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When rolling the dice on workshop expansion pays off

With the motto “if we remain the same, we fall behind”, it is not surprising DSI Panels is a business willing to take risks. NCR spoke with one half of the powerhouse behind DSI Panels, Clarissa Iacobucci, to discuss how workshop expansion continues to reap the rewards of innovation. Read More
Georgia SmithOctober 7, 2024, 11:02 amOctober 8, 2024
Drive is something Peter Ruggeri has never been short of. He shows how leadership and trust can help build great teams in the repair industry.
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Luxury repair shop reveals what it takes to be one step above

Drive is something Geelong’s Peter Ruggeri has never been short of. Whether it is delaying his retirement to start a whole new luxury brand or being first on site every morning, he shows how leadership and trust can help build great teams in the repair industry. Read More
Georgia SmithSeptember 11, 2024, 1:01 pmSeptember 11, 2024
Iain Kippen from Bissell’s Paint and Panel has cracked the code for creating a healthy balance between personal life and work.
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New ideas to help build a happy workplace

Leading the way with a revolutionary way of work for Australian businesses, Iain Kippen from Bissell’s Paint and Panel has cracked the code for creating a healthy and sustainable balance between personal life and work. Read More
Georgia SmithJuly 31, 2024, 11:09 amJuly 31, 2024

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