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Are You a Software Pirate and Don’t Even Know It?

If you're like most people, you probably use your Microsoft Office programs on a daily basis and don't even think about it. But if your dealership purchases software off-the-shelf, there's a
Aug 11, 2016

CrossFit for Dealerships: Building a True Team

If you’ve ever worked in automotive retail, you know that there are constant internal struggles going on between employees and their departments. The structure of most dealerships actually
Aug 9, 2016

Benefits of Narrow, High Performing Supplier Base

How many suppliers does your organization need to function at a high level? Is having a large supplier base a positive attribute in an organization?
Aug 8, 2016

Your DMS and Technology Tasks

I was once working late at night in the accounting office as a consultant on their DMS computer and needed a pen to write down an error message. I opened one of the desk drawers and
Aug 8, 2016

Ready, Shoot, Aim Mantra?

Crazy to admit but the same problems we witnessed 5, 10, 15 years ago still infect and remain problematic in a lot of dealerships today.  When discussed, the common excuse is; “but this
Aug 8, 2016

A Big Old Can of Nonsense: Who Needs Loyal Customers Anyways?

With all of the recent epiphanies that thought leaders in ours and other industries that businesses should be spending time and effort cultivating relationships, spending money and basically
Aug 2, 2016

Do You Value your Employees? Show Them!

A little over a year ago, the founder of a credit card payment processing company made an unorthodox move that resulted in some very mixed reactions and a whole lot of media attention. Dan Price,
Jul 27, 2016

Better Culture = More Women

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Despite the prominence of leadership roles, women hold about 25 percent of jobs in the motor vehicle and parts industry as of late 2015.”
Jul 25, 2016

Modern Communication: What Your Customers Want

Customer expectations are continuously evolving, and for businesses, it’s a matter of keeping up or getting passed by as shoppers look for opportunities that meet their needs in the most
Jul 22, 2016