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What does Sales Manager Mean?

Businesses that have a product line for sale have sales managers to manage their sales personnel. Motivated sales personnel who are persistent and have the “the right stuff” sooner or later somewhere will earn the title of sales manager. In my op
Aug 16, 2012

Auto Data Direct, Inc., Selected as Authorized Provider for Georgia Salvage Dealers

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Effective July 1, 2012, with the passage of House Bill 872 during the 2012 session of the Georgia General Assembly, any business operating as a scrap metal processor, secondary metals recycler, or used motor vehicle parts d
Aug 15, 2012

Ally Financial Announces Additional Board Members

DETROIT — Ally Financial Inc. (Ally) announced that Gerald Greenwald and Henry S. Miller have been elected to its board of directors.  The appointments, as well as the re-election of the current members of the Ally board, occurred earlier tod
Aug 15, 2012

The Art of Recruiting and Retaining Women in your Dealership, Part 3

Note: This is the final part of a three part series on a subject that needs more that a single column to do it justice, because women are critical to your success. Understanding the buying process Understanding the differences in how men and women bu
Aug 15, 2012

Study Shows Men Spend More Time and Money Car Shopping Than Women

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A study released today by CarGurus, the auto research and shopping site, suggests that when it comes to buying a car, men tend to shop longer and spend more than women. The CarGurus study, which examined gender differences in
Aug 15, 2012

AskPatty.com Automotive Advice for Women Launches All-New Website New Features Help Empower Women on Automotive Topics

AskPatty.com is pleased to announce the unveiling of the all-new AskPatty.com website featuring an updated interface, enhanced usability, and all new features including the Ask Patty Marketplace powered by LemonFree. Thousand Oaks, CA — AskPatt
Aug 15, 2012

Report: U.S. Auto Dealership Network Stable, On Track to Achieve Record Sales Per Store in 2012

Urban Science Franchise Activity Report shows healthier, more profitable dealer network returning to pre-recession form  DETROIT – Urban Science released 2012 midyear statistics and insights from its automotive Franchise Activity Report (FAR),
Aug 14, 2012

Global Lending Services Acquires the Business of Resurgent Auto Finance

New Market Entrant Creates More Sub-Prime Finance Options For Automotive Industry ATLANTA – Global Lending Services LLC, an Atlanta-based auto finance company founded earlier this year by auto industry veteran, Douglas Duncan, has acquired the bus
Aug 14, 2012

PenFed Announces New Affinity Relationship with the American Medical Association

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — PenFed (Pentagon Federal Credit Union) and the American Medical Association (AMA) announced that PenFed is a preferred provider of select financial products for AMA members. For AMA members interested in joining the credit uni
Aug 14, 2012