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Dealer Ops•by Jennifer Murphy Bloodworth•October 19, 2007

Surviving Mass Deployment: Uncontrollable Business Swings Are Difficult, But Not Impossible For Budget Car Sales

Jennifer Murphy - Recalling the first mass deployment his dealership survived through, Thomas said, “The sales numbers dried up literally overnight, and we weren’t prepared … We didn’t know what to expect; it was devastating.

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Dealer Ops•by Ryan Linnehan•October 18, 2007

Taking BHPH Out Of The Stone Age: Technology Changes How We Do Business

Ryan Linnehan - When you consider the technology needed to handle each aspect of the sale, delivery and collection process it’s easy to see how having separate software programs to handle each of these areas could have you drowning in technology...

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Digital•by Rob Anderson•October 17, 2007

The Marketing Funnel

Rob Anderson - Before you begin to pour customers into your funnel and lead them through, there are certain things you must define first. This will set you—and your customers—on the right path from the start. Define who you are and what you’re all about.

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Digital•by Daymond Decker•October 14, 2007

Alaskan Dealer Uses Internet To Sell 100 Units

Daymond Decker - The decision was made to integrate AuroraMotors.com into other advertising media and to utilize Search Engine Optimization and advanced Search Marketing campaigns to drive the home-bound Alaskans to the dealership’s new virtual showroom...

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Dealer Ops•by Jennifer Rincon•October 13, 2007

Compliance And Disclosure Priorities: Crystal Motor Car Company Has Rigid Policies In Place

Jennifer Rincon - For F&I ethics, candidates are given the Regulation Z/Truth in Lending booklets from the Federal Reserve and educated on which sections apply to the automotive industry

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Dealer Ops•by Jennifer Murphy Bloodworth•October 12, 2007

Rent-To-Own Pays Off On The Bayou: Independent Dealer Successfully Switches Business Plan

Jennifer Muprhy - The first and perhaps the most striking difference is that the dealer maintains ownership of a rented vehicle until the end of the rental term. Then, and only then, does the renter acquire ownership.

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Dealer Ops•by John Carroll•October 11, 2007

F&I Findings for 2007: Profitable Processes In The Finance Office

John Carroll - “The key is to get the customer to come back for the first maintenance stop and get [the customer] in and out in an hour,” said Arden, who’s father put him to work at Downs Ford in Toms River, N.J., 30 years ago.

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Dealer Ops•by Tom Herald•September 30, 2007

Why I Should Buy From You: Writing Good Ad Copy

Tom Herald - If you’re not one of the top three dealers in your market that people think of when they want a car, then your branding needs help. They won’t remember you...

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Training•by Michael Rees•September 29, 2007

Pay For Performance: Change Is Necessary - Sometimes

Michael Rees - If you want to get the most out of your sales team, you have to motivate them with compensation ...

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Dealer Ops•by Will Parquette•September 28, 2007

Climb, Confess, Comply: What To Do When You Get Into Trouble With A Customer

Will Parquette - New or inexperienced salespeople may at some point “paint themselves into a corner” with a customer by making a mistake and not knowing how to correct it or where to go for help.

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