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Articlesby Kirk ManzoOctober 13, 2009

Why Stories Sell

Kirk Manzo - For generations, people have passed down the details of history not in written form, but rather with the spoken word. Stories of how the conquerors were vanquished and the village was saved abound. This simple method of communication has allowed others to learn from the past.

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Articlesby Jennifer Murphy BloodworthOctober 10, 2009

Experience and Evolution Lead Kinsel Motors into 2010

In Beaumont, Texas, more than eight years in the trenches coupled with smart decision-making has kept special finance at Kinsel Ford Lincoln Mercury Mazda alive and well. Much of the dealership’s success is a result of the special finance department’s strong foundation.

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Articlesby Kimberly LongOctober 9, 2009

Canadian Auto Group Finds Innovative Use for Twitter

Kimberly Long - “It was one of those middle-of-the-night ideas,” said Amy Schlueter, vice president of Schlueter Automotive Group in Waterloo, Ontario, referring to their innovative new campaign, the Twitter Test Drive.

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ArticlesOctober 8, 2009

ProMax Online

The retail auto industry has been more than a little challenging in recent times, but special finance is an area that has proved particularly problematic.

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Articlesby Scott DreisbachOctober 8, 2009

Inventory Management

Scott Dreisbach - The importance of precise vehicle inventory management has never been more clearly defined than it is today. It is well known that precise vehicle inventory management can be the difference in whether or not we operate our stores at a profit or loss.

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Articlesby Glynn RodeanOctober 7, 2009

Technology in Business Development

Glynn Rodean - We can’t wait for success to come to us. We have to go after it, and technology can help in a lot of ways. Technology can enhance communication with prospects, target certain segments of past customers, locate new customers who are in the market for a vehicle and simplify certain BDC processes.

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Articlesby Kimberly LongOctober 6, 2009

Acton Toyota Internet Division

Kimberly Long - Nearly every dealership these days seems to have some kind of online presence, although to varying degrees. Some have just a Web site, while others have a Web site and listings on sites like AutoTrader.com or cars.com.

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Articlesby David Keller, CPA, CFEOctober 2, 2009

Simplify Through Technology

David Keller - Here we are and our automotive world has changed so much we hardly recognize it anymore. Who would have thought a few short years ago we’d be in this spot today?

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Articlesby Harlene DoaneOctober 1, 2009

Here Comes Web 3.0

Harlene Doane - First came what is known as Web 1.0, which was basic Web design that included a number of static pages that basically pushed information out to online shoppers.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonSeptember 30, 2009

Stolen Any Good Forms Lately?

Thomas B. Hudson - “No. Why should we pay ABC Forms Company 58 cents a form for those things? My brother-in-law says he knows a printer who’ll run them off for us for 12 cents each. Give me a copy of one of the ones you have left, and I’ll get us a bunch made.”

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