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Credit Repair Business Opportunity has Never Been Greater- Credit ... - Transworld News
Auto repair chains grab share from dealers - Toronto Star
Success Of Cash For Clunkers Not Good News For All - WSOC-TV
Local news briefs - Lansing State Journal
Prosecutor: Former Cleveland police chaplain indicted - WKYC

Credit Repair Business Opportunity has Never Been Greater- Credit ... - Transworld News

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 08:01 AM PDT

Internationally recognized marketing genius Jon Goldman is teaming up with Credit Repair Industry Veteran Mike Citron to provide a hands on Live conference call to share the secrets of marketing a successful credit repair business. How to start a credit repair business without this information would be a mystery.

Atlanta, Ga 8/19/2009 03:06 PM GMT (TransWorldNews)

For many people, the economic situation has been a disaster. Many former auto workers, loan officers and stockbrokers are spending plenty of time on Monster.com these days looking for a new job.

But for some industries, the current economy spells the biggest opportunity in decades.

Some industries including the credit repair, credit services and credit restoration industries. These industries are flourishing in these turbulent times.

Those who are lucky enough to be in this industry have one of the most amazing opportunities available as a home based and or self employed position. Some of these great opportunities include:

the chance to own your own business, be your own boss, and make your own decisions…
the chance to make serious money, earn unlimited income, and gain financial freedom …
the chance to use your skills to help people in financial distress repair their tattered credit, get back on their feet, and start living again…

There is a wave of opportunity for those in the credit service profession. The need for credit repair services in today's economy is COLOSSAL. And it's growing!

The wave is here, and those who are taking advantage of it can make it big. Anyone who is considering entering this highly lucrative field should consider

Is my marketing working? Do I have a massive flow of qualified leads?
Is my brand powerful? Is my website fresh and exciting? Is my offer irresistible?
Do I have a steady stream of referrals coming from affiliate partners?

The backbone of a credit repair business is making sure that you can effectively raise your clients' credit scores - and for that, you need the right skills, the right technology tools like Credit Repair Software, and the right amount of persistence.

But equally important is Credit Repair Marketing. Marketing is where the knowledge is matched with people who NEED what you know. Marketing is how to "catch the wave" and fill businesses with eager, qualified clients.

And most importantly, marketing is how to pay the bills. That's why Mike Citron is so excited to team up with Jon Goldman, a master of marketing with deep insight into how to find the right brand, the right offer, and the right prospects. Jon is a creative genius, a business fixer, and a friend of mine. John and Mike are hosting a Free Webinar for anyone in the credit repair industry or anyone thinking of diving into this lucrative business

We'll be having a joint webinar called "RIDE THE WAVE: How to Make it Big in Credit Repair."

This exclusive webinar will be on August 20th, at 3:00pm EST and it is FREE to attend.

To Register for the seminar simply go to: http://www.brandlauncher.com/mikecitron

Jon Goldman is president of Brand Launcher and he has nearly two decades of experience in the marketing world creating and overhauling marketing messages and campaigns. Jon can spot the holes in your bucket, fix them, and help you fill that bucket better and faster than anyone I know.

Here are 6 powerful reasons why anyone considering this business cannot miss this exciting live webinar:
1. Find out what's working and what's not in credit repair marketing
2. Llearn how to harness the power of social media like YouTube and Facebook in your marketing
3. Discover how to stand out from your competition and dominate your local area
4. See out-of-the-box promotional ideas that will get anyone's attention
5. Find out the best way to approach other local businesses for profitable affiliate relationships
6. Llearn about the worst mistake most businesses make in their marketing - and how to avoid it

Jon's presentation at the Credit Repair Boot Camp was a smash hit. Now it time for everyone in this industry to find out how to boost lead generation, increase sales, and pump up profits… for FREE!

Here are the details:

What: FREE Webinar: "RIDE THE WAVE" with Jon Goldman and Mike Citron
When: August 20, 2009 at 3:00pm Eastern Time
Where: Register For Free Here

Don't miss this opportunity to "ride the wave" for FREE. Join me for this webinar with Jon Goldman by registering here.

Remember- Some of Jon's strategies are deceptively simple… but they could be worth tens of thousands of dollars to you when you implement them in your own credit repair business. Don't miss out - register for the Webinar here.

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Auto repair chains grab share from dealers - Toronto Star

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 03:58 AM PDT

Tony Van Alphen
Business Reporter

Peter Haefele simply pays attention to customers at his NAPA Autopro repair garage in Scarborough.

And it works. His shop and the Autopro service chain have raced past their rivals to provide the best customer satisfaction among repair centres in Canada, according to a comprehensive industry study.

J.D. Power and Associates, a leading market research firm, said yesterday NAPA Autopro posted the top scores in its annual study of service satisfaction at 35 repair chains and dealerships plus hundreds of independent neighbourhood shops.

Autopro, which finished third in J.D. Power's annual customer satisfaction index in 2008, jumped ahead of OK Tire, the previous leader, and PetroCan's Certigard, another high-scoring chain of repair shops.

"We really try to do a good job for the customer," said Haefele, who has owned his Autopro shop near Ellesmere Rd. and Warden Ave. for 15 years. "It keeps them happy – and coming back."

Haefele, who operates eight service bays at his shop, added that Autopro's continuing training and prompt responses to complaints also help.

"We make sure they get properly resolved," he said.

The J.D. Power study followed responses from 14,388 vehicle owners to a series of questions about their experiences between April and June in a market that generates more than $11 billion annually in Canada.

Owners of 3- to 12-year-old vehicles were asked about how their disabled auto got to the shop and were questioned about the facility, service adviser performance, work quality and the return of the vehicle.

J.D. Power's study concluded Autopro, which operates 600 parts and repair stores in Canada, including more than two dozen in the GTA, performed well in all categories. Pennzoil and Jiffy Lube also finished near the top of the J.D. Power index, along with Autopro, OK Tire and Certigard.

As a group, independent repair shops achieved average scores near those of the industry leaders.

The chains that posted the poorest satisfaction scores included Costco, Wal-Mart, Ford Fast Lane, Canadian Tire, and Volvo and Mazda dealers.

Officials for Canadian Tire and Wal-Mart could not be reached for comment.

In the past, Canadian Tire has said the company conducts a huge volume of repairs, which makes it difficult to maintain proper service levels. But the retailer said it was investing more in training and development to improve services.

Among new dealerships, only Acura and Hyundai posted satisfaction scores above industry average.

The study showed dealerships continue to lose business to repair chains and independent shops, which increased market share by 2 per cent to 59 per cent.

"While a two-percentage-point shift may not seem substantial, this equates to more than $220 million in lost revenue annually for dealers," said Darren Slind, who leads J.D. Power's auto practice in Canada. "Given declining new-vehicle sales, which are down more than 16 per cent in Canada so far this year, dealers must rely more than ever on their service and parts operations."

J.D. Power said the results revealed that dealers performed well in the quality, convenience, comfort and cleanliness categories, but customers placed a higher priority on people, processes and service.

The study indicated more than half of vehicle owners left during the repair so they didn't experience in-store advantages, Slind noted.

J.D. Power said the study also revealed that average spending on auto repairs will slide by about 7 per cent from $920 in 2008 to $856 this year because of the recession.

The research firm said the proportion of customers who acknowleged going to the cheapest outlet had grown from 17 to 23 per cent.

"In a difficult economy, vehicle owners seem to be delaying what they perceive to be non-essential maintenance or seeking out the lowest cost option," Slind said.

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Success Of Cash For Clunkers Not Good News For All - WSOC-TV

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 01:52 PM PDT

Posted: 4:54 pm EDT August 19, 2009Updated: 5:27 pm EDT August 19, 2009

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Cash for Clunkers program has been a huge success in the Charlotte area.

Todd Horsfall of Modern Nissan showed Eyewitness News 30 cars on the clunkers lot that owners have traded in for brand new ones.

"I didn't know it was going to be quite this big. I was hoping it would be," he said.

Modern Nissan has seen a 25 percent increase in sales this month just from the Cash for Clunkers program. According to the Greater Charlotte Automotive Dealers Association, the program, although less than a month old, has already generated $70 million in sales across the state, which means dealers sold about 18,000 new cars.

VIDEO: Success Of Cash For Clunkers Not Good News For All

"This has generated a lot of business -- even non-clunker business. It had people in the market," Horsfall said.

He said that overall, his dealership saw a 40 percent increase in sales from last month.

But the success hasn't been for everyone in the auto industry.

Steve Howell of Lake Norman Auto and Tire said, "I knew immediately it would impact us. I knew people would jump on that program.

Howell said he usually services about 80 cars a week, but he recently saw a decline in business.

"Oftentimes we'll quote a job, and they'll say they'll trade it and reference the Cash for Clunkers program," he said.

Howell estimates he's fixing three fewer cars a week, which doesn't sound like a lot, but he said that's $900 in weekly sales that starts to add up.

Horsfall said eventually the cars hes selling right now will need to be serviced, and the auto repair industry will rebound.

Eventually it'll turn around. It's the same cycle, but overall it's a great program for customers," he said.

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Local news briefs - Lansing State Journal

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 01:38 PM PDT

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The district will bus staffers to locations around the district to enroll kids; the Ingham County health department also will provide immunizations.

Parents need to bring kids' birth certificates, immunization records and proof that the family lives in the district. Proof of residence can include a utility bill, rent receipt or mortgage statement.

Dates and locations are:

• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday: Lansing Police Department's North Precinct, 740 May St.

• 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 26: Boys and Girls Club of Lansing, 4315 Pleasant Grove Road.

• 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 27: Lansing Police Department South Precinct, 3400 S. Cedar St.

• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 31: Ingham County Health Department, 5303 S. Cedar St.

• 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 1: Foster Community Center, 200 N. Foster Ave.

• 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2: Round Up Rally at Sexton High School, 102 S. McPherson Ave.

Enrollment also starts Monday at preschool, elementary, middle and high schools throughout the district.

Military breaks ground on tank lab in Warren

The Defense Department has broken ground for a lab it says will seek to develop "safer, more efficient and more advanced ground vehicles" for the U.S. military.

The Ground System Power and Energy Laboratory is part of the U.S. Army's Tank and Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center in Warren.

U.S. Sens. Carl Levin, D-Detroit, and Debbie Stabenow, D-Lansing, were on hand for Monday's ceremony. Levin chairs the Senate Armed Services Committee and says the lab will help save the lives of U.S. military personnel.

The lab includes centers for developing hybrid-electric and fuel cell power systems. The Pentagon says it will be "able to test vehicles in extreme temperatures, humidity and solar conditions."

- From staff and wire reports

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Prosecutor: Former Cleveland police chaplain indicted - WKYC

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 01:31 PM PDT

CLEVELAND -- Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Bill Mason's office says a grand jury has indictedJesse Harris, a former Cleveland police chaplain,on charges of impersonating a police officer, gross sexual imposition, kidnapping and intimidation of a crime victim.

Prosecutor spokesman Ryan Miday said that, on July 13,Harris told a 22-year-old man working at an auto repair business on Detroit Avenue that he was a police chief.

Harris ordered the victim to get out of a car, made lewd comments and asked for the victim's personal information,Miday said.

Harris left and returned later. He ordered the victim into a police car and showed him a badge, handcuffs and the handle of a gun. Harris claimed he had looked atthe victim's criminal record and he was going to make problems for him, Miday said.

He made more lewd comments and threatened to harm the victim if he mentioned their encounter, Miday said.

Harris returned again to the business July 14, ordered the victim into the police car and groped him. Harris then ordered the victim to take him to a back room in the garage and groped him for a third time, Miday said.