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Dealer Ops•by Jeff Smelley•August 29, 2006

Perception Or Reality: How Much Do You Really Know About Your Dealership?

Jeff Smelley - Look around, inspect the details and find out if your perception is in fact your reality. If you are uncomfortable doing such a reality check, hire a consultant. An independent party will not overlook items due to assumptions or preconceived notions.

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Dealer Ops•by Jeff Smelley•August 29, 2006

Internet Services: How To Protect Yourself

Jeff Smelley - Web-based services and applications can be a real asset to your dealership. Just be aware of that not all services are equal; nor are all license agreements and that there is no such thing as totally secure.

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Dealer Ops•by Jeff Smelley•August 29, 2006

Is Your Most Valuable Asset Insured?

Jeff Smelley - Do you have a backup of your Information Technology (IT) system? Oftentimes, this question is asked too late, after a disaster has already occurred.

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Dealer Ops•by Jeff Smelley•August 29, 2006

You May Be Happily Ignorant If...

Jeff Smelley - Accounting controls, financial statements and informed planning are not typically comfortable areas for dealers, but they cannot be ignored.

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Dealer Ops•by Jeff Smelley•August 29, 2006

Understanding High Speed Communications

Jeff Smelley - One of the most confusing decisions a dealership can make is choosing an Internet broadband service. Let’s simplify the decision by looking at price, speed, availability and reliability with respect to your needs.

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Dealer Ops•by John Carroll•August 29, 2006

Executing The Best Job In The Dealership: Dealer Coach

John Carroll - Emmert sees his biggest task as company coach, urging his people on to their best performance...

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Dealer Ops•by John Carroll•August 29, 2006

A Leader In Service

John Carroll - And maintaining that regional reputation for craft and upscale caring has turned out to be the best CRM tool he has...

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Training•by Harlene Doane•August 29, 2006

Seven Sure Methods To Eliminating Aged Inventory

Harlene Doane - Instead of putting large spiffs on ancient units, put an ongoing bonus on aging units.

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Dealer Ops•by Greg Goebel•August 29, 2006

"The Sky Is Falling, The Sky Is Falling!" Or Is It?

Greg Goebel - The lending landscape has certainly become more challenging over the last few months in the Special Finance industry, with lenders’ programs tightening and discounts growing. At the same time, the market of applicants with sub-500s Beacon scores seems to have grown exponentially. Is the sky really finally falling on the Special Finance industry?

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Dealer Ops•by Greg Goebel•August 29, 2006

Outside The Box

Greg Goebel - A fresh and rejuvenated F&I manager will make up for the few missed opportunities the day or two he was outside the box ...

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