AUTO85
Module 85: Autobody Business Opportunities (Optional)
Outcome
Investigate business opportunities in the autobody industry.
Indicators
(a) Research the evolution of the business of autobody repair from various eras and advancements in operating an autobody business.
(b) Explore autobody-related business opportunities in other sectors such as agriculture, leisure or heavy machinery.
(c) Investigate the advantages and disadvantages of different business ownership models, including sole proprietorship, partnership and private corporations.
(d) Explore the role of franchises as a business ownership model in the autobody industry.
(e) Research the requirements (e.g., registering business name, collecting and remitting taxes, licensing, zoning) for establishing a business in one’s community.
(f) Research the importance of sustainable business practices such as providing quality customer service, following environmental guidelines and employing qualified and certified personnel.
(g) Explain the advantages of and requirements for obtaining Blue Seal certification.
(h) Explain the responsibility of a business owner to employ individuals with various levels of training (e.g., apprentice, Red Seal or non-certified) and to provide quality customer service.
(i) Outline an entry level business plan that may include start-up costs, location, customer base, advertising and an exit plan.
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