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Why Use A CRA Member To Repair Your Vehicle?
CRA Vehicle Repairs Explored By CRASA Why use a CRA Member to repair your vehicle? Today we’ll discuss the Collision Repairers Association of South Africa (CRA), what it is and what it takes to become a member and why you should only trust a CRA Premium...
If You Want Excellence Embrace Strong Personalities
Management & Business Success Explored By JON BECKER If you want excellence embrace strong personalities because strong personalities will make your organization excellent. Visit CRA’s industry news blog page for more relevant articles. ...
Rampant Theft Cause Major Headache For South Africans
Short-Term Insurance and Personal Finance Explored Article By Staff Writer Rampant theft of high-value vehicles cause major headache for South Africans who are forced to pay higher insurance premiums. The increase of theft in South Africa is so much so...
Craft A Training Strategy For Your Shop
Staff Resources & Training Explored Article by Kimanzi Constable It can be difficult to know where to spend your training budget, so it makes sense to craft a training strategy for your shop that fits your specific needs. Visit CRA’s industry...
The Secret Sauce of Successful Management
Customer Service & Business Explored Article by DIONNE VAN ZYL Delighting customers is the secret sauce of successful management because delighted customers become your brand ambassadors, driving organic growth through word-of-mouth marketing and...
Are Today’s Colours Harder to Match?
Repair Techniques Explored By Carl Wilson Are today’s colours harder to match, as it appears we’re dealing with the most unique and difficult colours in the history of car painting? Visit CRA’s industry news blog page for more relevant articles....
Drinking And Driving In South Africa
Short-Term Insurance and Personal Liability Explored Article By Luke Fraser We look at drinking and driving in South Africa and how the criteria for civil versus criminal cases can differ, as demonstrated by a dispute brought before the Ombudsman for...
The Importance Of Planning Your Exit Strategy Now
Entrepreneurship & Business Explored By Matthew Di Francesco We look at the importance of planning your exit strategy now because even if you have no intention of leaving your business soon, starting the planning process early will prepare you for...
New Chinese Car Maker Launching In South Africa
New Car News Article By Staff Writer We look at a new Chinese car maker launching in South Africa and what to expect. The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD – short for Build Your Dreams – is officially entering the South African market in 2023....
Renew Your Optimism
Entrepreneurship & Personal Wellbeing Explored Article by Shey Knight Whenever you feel down, take a look around, you will find some reason to feel optimistic that will renew your optimism. Visit CRA’s industry news blog page for more relevant...
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If You Want Excellence Embrace Strong Personalities
Management & Business Success Explored By JON BECKER If you want excellence embrace strong personalities because strong personalities will make your organization excellent. Visit CRA’s industry news blog page for more relevant articles. ...
Rampant Theft Cause Major Headache For South Africans
Short-Term Insurance and Personal Finance Explored Article By Staff Writer Rampant theft of high-value vehicles cause major headache for South Africans who are forced to pay higher insurance premiums. The increase of theft in South Africa is so much so...
Craft A Training Strategy For Your Shop
Staff Resources & Training Explored Article by Kimanzi Constable It can be difficult to know where to spend your training budget, so it makes sense to craft a training strategy for your shop that fits your specific needs. Visit CRA’s industry...