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Articlesby Courtney ColeJune 26, 2013

Data-Driven Sales

The magazine’s back-page columnist lays out a plan for getting customers to pull the trigger on a new car. All it takes is a little tech and the right data.

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Articlesby Philip BarrasFebruary 1, 2013

Use It, Or Lose It

Technology insider says no dealership should be without a CRM tool — that’s unless your operation closes 100 percent of its customers on the first try.

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Articlesby John CarrollJanuary 1, 2013

Managing Multi-Regional Operations: Stewart Management Group Finds Success in Market Diversification Cont'd

John Carroll -The same is also true for advertising. In Birmingham, they stick strictly with TV. In Tampa, it’s newspapers. In Jacksonville, it takes a combination of both. It all depends on what is successful in the marketplace.

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Articlesby Daryl K. TaborDecember 14, 2012

The Evolution of CRM

CRM technology has transformed the way cars are sold. Author Daryl Tabor looks at how CRM has changed over the years and incorporated emerging tools like social networking and mobile devices.

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Articlesby Philip BarrasNovember 2, 2012

Applying a “Back to Basics” Philosophy to Your CRM

Expert Philip Barras of Dominion Dealer Solutions discusses how to ramp up sales through the use of your dealership's database. Phil lays out a list of the best CRM practices to energize your database, from using electronic logging systems to conducting a regularly-scheduled save-a-deal review.

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Articlesby Kimberly LongOctober 26, 2012

Strengths and Weaknesses of Inventory Management Processes

Kimberly Long, editor at Auto Dealer Monthly, discusses how to tackle your inventory management process to make your dealership successful. Kimberly compares different management techniques ranging from inventory management tools to use of technology to help your dealership maximize it's ROI.

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Articlesby Greg GoebelOctober 17, 2012

Structuring the Win-Win-Win Deal

Special finance expert Greg Goebel details how to structure a deal that maximizes the dealership's profit opportunity while still making winners of the customer and the finance company.

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Articlesby Philip BarrasSeptember 28, 2012

Trendy is Nice, But Don’t Forget the Basics of CRM

New CRM technology is great but by itself is not enough for success in customer relationship management. Author Philip Barras discusses the importance of strong CRM processes with an emphasis on the basics.

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Articlesby Kimberly LongAugust 22, 2012

Finding the Right Balance in CRM at Germain BMW of Naples

At Germain BMW of Naples, the store’s customer relationship management strategy was built around maintaining the balance between handling leads efficiently and maintaining a personal touch.

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Articlesby Joseph ClementiAugust 10, 2012

Technology Has Transformed Dealerships

Author and dealership general manager Joseph Clementi reflects on the numerous ways in which technology has impacted all parts of the dealership.

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