2021 is here, and like many dealerships, you may be looking forward to a fresh start and a return to normalcy after a tumultuous year. While 2020 did throw a lot of curveballs your…
Leadership Lessons: What We Learned in 2020
There’s a saying that goes, Hard times teach the most valuable lessons. In 2020, you barely had a minute to pause as you made quick pivots and rapid adjustments to meet the needs of…
Pair Talent with Technology to Maximize Staffing Strategy
Having trouble filling all the roles at your dealership? Then why are you ignoring the millions of applicants who want to work at your dealership? That might sound dramatic, but according to a report…
Now Hiring: Better, Brighter Talent For Your Business
Hiring the right people for the right roles makes all the difference. The business of selling and servicing cars is a people business, first. That’s because people impact profits. In an interview with Automotive…
Boost Your Dealership’s Game-Plan: Staffing & Process
When it comes to making smart strategy decisions for your dealership, there are two key areas of focus you can’t ignore: staffing and process. You’re likely investing in better technology. And, you’re building a…
Master Margin Compression: Seven Solutions
The lasting impact of global events on the economy is yet to be determined, but dealerships are already feeling the pinch of margin compression. Even as customers continue to buy cars, margin compression and…
Dealership Staffing Strategy: Put the Best Team in Place
The automotive industry has itself to thank for making it this far this year. With the ability to think fast on your feet and bring a full, digital retail experience to your customers—in record…
Integrated Solutions: A DMS That Does More
As more and more of the car-buying process moves online, dealerships across the country are demanding more from the technology solutions that drive their business. According to a 2020 Cox Automotive COVID-19 Dealer Impact…
Overcoming Objections: Find Consensus for Your New DMS
The old saying goes, “Change is good.” But, the reality is, “Change can be really uncomfortable.” When organizations switch technologies, make broad structural shifts, or roll out new policies, the decision is never made…
Five Tips Before Rolling Out Payroll Powered by Netchex
New technology within your dealership has the potential to harness your data and unlock powerful insights that improve your business. And as your dealership grows, you’ll likely experience several key technology transitions that help…
Best practice tips for transitioning to a digital dealership
Dealers are currently beating the odds in the face of economic unrest and uncertainty. According to the Cox Automotive COVID-19 Consumer and Dealer Impact Study, dealerships who have implemented digital sales models are exceeding…
The Road to a Successful DMS Technology Switch
Choosing a new technology for your dealership is a big deal. You’ve likely put in the hours to find the right partner, select a vendor who checks all the right boxes, and get everyone…
