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Harlene Doane

Editor / Director Of Operations

Articlesby Harlene DoaneSeptember 1, 2006

Measuring Return On Investments In Customer Relationship Management

Harlene Doane - Is it really possible to measure your Return on Investment (ROI) in a CRM initiative, or is the hype just mumbo-jumbo without substance from the companies selling the CRM products? It is important to answer the ROI question once and for all.

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Articlesby Harlene DoaneSeptember 1, 2006

Increasing The Odds Of CRM Success

Harlene Doane - One way to address dealership commitment is by requiring all key management personnel to be committed and involved in the CRM process from the beginning. Once you have commitment in place, then you can address the other issues that will ensure success.

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Articlesby Harlene DoaneSeptember 1, 2006

To BDC Or Not To BDC? Improving Response Times

Harlene Doane - If you have spoken with the customer and set an appointment the customer is far less likely to continue shopping...

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Articlesby Harlene DoaneSeptember 1, 2006

Industry Leaders Cite Important Areas of Focus For a Stronger 2006

They will continue looking under any rock to find profit opportunities for their other profit centers.

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Articlesby Harlene DoaneAugust 29, 2006

Scam Artst Twist: It's Not Just For Dealers Anymore

Anyone can be a target, criminals aren’t choosey ...

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Articlesby Harlene DoaneAugust 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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Articlesby Harlene DoaneAugust 29, 2006

Surprises Abound In New Mexico

Harlene Doane - Between the two used vehicle operations, they stock about 20-25 vehicles per lot. That is barely a 15 day supply...

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Articlesby Harlene DoaneAugust 28, 2006

Advantages Of Selling Your Receivables v. Holding The Paper

By selling the notes ... dealers receive a discounted amount of the original note and can reinvest it in more inventory...

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Articlesby Harlene DoaneAugust 28, 2006

3rd Party Leads: Are They Getting Better Or Are Dealers Getting Better?

Harlene Doane - This question isn’t about the credit of the customer. It is about catching the customer at the right moment...

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Articlesby Harlene DoaneAugust 26, 2006

Fixed Operations Follow-Up Translates To Increased Profits

Harlene Doane - Without customer interaction, your customers will go elsewhere for service and future sales...

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