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Ten Percent Growth Needs To Be The Goal

Bob Cooper
By Bob Cooper
Bob Cooper has functioned as a business developer, owner and operator of some of the most successful auto repair shops in North America. Since then, he has become the founder and president of Elite, an international company that specializes in supporting those in the auto service industry. He has been nominated for entry into “Who’s Who in American Business,” he is a member of the prestigious National Speakers Association and he is one of the nation’s leading authorities on both personal and career success. In addition to lending his expertise to automotive industry training and coaching, he has also spoken worldwide to many Fortune 500 companies, private banking groups, school districts, the United States Army and to some of the wealthiest people on earth.
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There’s a lot to be said for that, but even if you’re pleased with the
performance of your business, you still need to set a growth goal of at least
10%. 

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Why? Because not only is there no certainty in the future, but you
can bet that the competition is going to be tougher in the coming year.

So even
if you simply want to maintain your sales, we encourage you to set a 10% growth
goal. That way you’ll have a better chance of landing where you want to be!

For additional help
building a more successful auto repair business, learn more about the
one-on-one coaching and customized action plan offered through the Elite
Coaching Program.

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