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Dealer Opsby Kimberly LongFebruary 13, 2009

Carolina Dealer Forecast Bright Future - Ingram Walters Find Profit Center in Down Market

Kimberly Long - Griffin’s Credit Quick began as just a single desk in the corner of the new-car dealership’s showroom and later moved into the group’s Isuzu store. Eventually, the Isuzu franchise was sold to allow the BHPH business to expand...

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Dealer Opsby Greg GoebelFebruary 12, 2009

Where Did All The Special Finance Customers Go?

Greg Goebel - You have to continue your brand in the market——continue to remind people that you are able to help them, and most certainly ask for business. You simply must be prudent about what you spend and reasonable about your expectations. Forecast your deliveries and spend appropriately ...

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Digitalby Glynn RodeanFebruary 11, 2009

Generate Sales During Tough Times

Glynn Rodean - While car sales and football don’t have a lot in common, right now many dealers are practicing what many football teams do when they’re trying to hold onto their lead until the end of the game—the prevent defense. A team with a solid lead...

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Dealer Opsby Ryan LinnehanFebruary 10, 2009

A BHPH Dealer's Wish List

Ryan Linnehan - I realize I may be a little older than the demographic of your typical letter-writer, but you know what they say. “Desperate times call for desperate measures.” Even though the economy has been very naughty this year, I can show you all...

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Dealer Opsby David Keller, CPA, CFEFebruary 9, 2009

Your Annual Review - Are You Ready For 2009

David Keller - Take a look at your expenses. Compare your expenses against other 20 group members. Compare them to industry averages. If some are high compared to the industry guides, review the detail of the expense accounts to see if you can reduce...

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Digitalby Glynn RodeanFebruary 7, 2009

The Twelve Best BDC Practices Every Department Should Implement

Glynn Rodean - Over the years, I’ve developed a long list of best BDC practices and here are 12 from which every BDC can benefit...

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Dealer Opsby Greg GoebelFebruary 5, 2009

Be Strong: It is Time to Be a Leader

Greg Goebel - To quote many other folks, I don’t care how much lipstick you put on a pig, it still is a pig.This economy and the industry is what it is. I have been beating the drum for dealers to right-size and maximize fixed operations ...

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Trainingby Harlene DoaneFebruary 4, 2009

Walk the Talk in Inventory Management

Harlene Doane - Dealers are talking about inventory management in record numbers, but are they walking that talk? Most know inventory management is the smart thing to do. Having the right inventory in stock has proven to increase gross profits and...

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Dealer Opsby Michael FinnanJanuary 21, 2009

The Three P’s Process + Procedures = Profit

Michael Finnan - Why are the first casualties of the current climate in today’s automotive marketplace time-tested and proven money-making policies and procedures? Why do we allow ourselves to stop doing the things that are designed to ...

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Dealer Opsby Ryan LinnehanJanuary 20, 2009

Change: The Only Constant

More than likely, most dealers haven’t been the only game in town for many years now. That increase in competition has spurred many dealers to adapt their business models over time. While having flexible financing options...

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