How to Finish the Year Strong and Keep More of Your Money
It’s hard to believe, but we’re down to the last couple of weeks of the year. And if you’re anything like most shop owners ...
News Release: Business by the Numbers Podcast Reaches 200 Episodes
Mount Airy, Md — December 17, 2025 — TheBusiness by the Numbers podcast, hosted by CPA and owner of Paar, Melis & Associates, Hunt ...
Why Doubling Your Business Growth Isn’t What You Think It Is
Hitting 200 episodes of Business by the Numbers got me thinking. Not just about how long I’ve been talking into a microphone, but about ...
News Release: ‘Beyond the Bays’ Gives Auto Repair Shop Owners the Financial Playbook They’ve Been Missing
MOUNT AIRY, Md. — Many auto repair shop owners across the country face the same issues: packed bays but shrinking profit, complex financial decisions, ...
Understanding the Real ROI of Your Advertising: Why CAC and LTV Matter More Than “Percent of Sales”
If you’ve been following along with the last couple of episodes, you already know I’ve been on a bit of a mission to break ...
Why You Don’t Have to Choose Between Profit and Free Time
You ever notice how, in business, there’s this unspoken rule that if you want to make more money, you’ve got to give up your ...
News Release: Paar Melis Launches a New Website Experience for Auto Repair Shop Owners
Mount Airy, October 11, 2025 – We’re excited to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website — built with auto repair shop owners ...
Why Your Parts Might Be Costing You More Than You Think
Ever feel like you’re paying more for parts than you should be—but can’t quite put your finger on why? Maybe you’ve been charged for ...
Rethinking Write-Offs: What Business Owners Should Know
As an accountant, I am often asked by my clients for recommendations on equipment purchases and capital improvements to offset tax liabilities. The situations ...