All Blog Posts Tagged 'company' (152)

How to Transport a Motorcycle

You've finally done it! You bought a motorcycle. Now - you have to move it!

Whether you are moving across the country because of your job or moving into the city because that's where all the fun is happening, moving a motorcycle can be a tricky business without proper planning and equipment.

As long as you have someone who will handle moving your helmet and leathers for you, moving your motorcycle is relatively easy. Here are a few tips to moving your Triumph, Harley, or other…

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Added by Aadam Alford on September 13, 2021 at 3:53am — No Comments

AutoLoop Wins 2018 Tampa Bay Tech Award for Best Workplace Culture

Besides producing industry-leading automotive software, the company has also created a unique workplace that recognizes and incorporates the value of play

 

CLEARWATER, FL – November 14, 2018 – AutoLoop LLC, the leading provider of auto industry marketing, sales, and service solutions, announced today that the company has received the 2018 “Workplace Culture Program of the Year” award from Tampa Bay Tech, Florida’s largest…

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Added by Graham Annett on November 14, 2018 at 10:13am — No Comments

Smile and the World Smiles with You

In the business world, most successful people are type-A personalities. They are goal driven, work hard and do whatever it takes to improve the companies they work for or own. As we all know, however, strong personalities can manifest themselves in people in very different ways. The differences…

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Added by Chris Price on March 2, 2018 at 9:19am — No Comments

Dealership Staff Stressed Out? Try Storytelling Your Way To Increased Productivity

Let’s face it. The car business can be brutal. Many in auto retail fin…

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Added by Mike Gorun on October 10, 2017 at 9:36am — No Comments

5 Questions you need to ask before hiring an infrastructure debt management company

When you want to hire an infrastructure debt management company you might find yourself into quite the trouble. It will be a very challenging prospect to begin with which is why you have to address it the best way you can. With that in mind, we wanted to help you by offering immediate access to 5 of the best questions that you should ask when you hire an infrastructure debt management company!…

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Added by Alices Forres on August 10, 2017 at 4:01am — No Comments

Employee Retention: Why Are We Going Backwards?

A recent article in Automotive News reports that the three-year employee retention rate at dealerships reached a new low, dropping by 2%. In fact, the study showed that only 1/3 of sales consultants stay at a dealership for 3 years or longer. The…

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Added by Mike Gorun on October 6, 2016 at 10:14am — No Comments

Why You Should Test, Hire and Fire For Attitude

Imagine two candidates for a sales position. One has a great attitude and great people skills, but doesn't have the greatest sales record. The other candidate could sell snow to an Eskimo, but has a prima donna attitude and an obnoxious personality. Who would you hire?

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Added by Mike Esposito on September 15, 2016 at 10:28am — 2 Comments

What Marriage Therapists Can Teach About Customer Retention

Want to know the best way to increase customer retention? It's not rocket science. It all comes down to the relationships that your employees have with your customers. If your employees take good care of your customers, and your customers like your employees, chances are good those customers will come back again.…

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Added by Mike Esposito on August 18, 2016 at 11:13am — No Comments

CrossFit for Dealerships: Building a True Team

If you’ve ever worked in automotive retail, you know that there are constant internal struggles going on between employees and their departments. The structure of most dealerships actually encourage this – similar to how a salesperson’s pay plan incents them to sell cars.

 

The most obvious friction oftentimes occurs between sales and service. While in theory,…

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Added by Mike Gorun on August 9, 2016 at 1:32pm — No Comments

10 Warnings Signs Your Dealership's Culture is Toxic

Company culture is a hot topic recently, and with good reason. Companies with a great workplace culture enjoy increased employee and customer retention rates, as well as higher profits.

 

But how do you know if your dealership's…

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Added by Mike Esposito on July 14, 2016 at 2:39pm — 5 Comments

Modern Culture and the Dealership

We all love this industry and what it can, and has done, for our families, friends, country and our local communities. But, I fear that if we do not stop and take a serious look at where we are as far as operations and culture in our stores today, our future generations may be in jeopardy.

 

With the massive shift in the way businesses are being built today, it…

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Added by Joe Orr on January 6, 2016 at 8:33am — No Comments

Content Marketing Strategy: How to Create a Winning Company Blog

Content marketing, in general, can provide many valuable benefits. It can help create and maintain a brand presence; assist in search engine optimization; and position executives as thought leaders. It can also serve as a valuable source of information for both customers and potential customers.

 

There are many types of content marketing. Technically speaking,…

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Added by sara callahan on November 25, 2014 at 8:52am — 3 Comments

Finally, Something Worth Watching

Do you remember the last time you were excited to watch a commercial on television? If you're like most people, that probably never happens. Over 50% of new automotive shoppers are more likely to watch your commercials when you use…

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Added by Paul Potratz on August 5, 2014 at 10:43am — No Comments

Maybe It's Contagious?

It's Not Too Late to Keep Your Ad Budget Healthy And Your Dealership Profitable

Stop valuing quantity over…

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Added by Paul Potratz on July 30, 2014 at 11:51am — No Comments

I think it's broken..

Still not making more money?

Have you tried everything but still can't increase your profits? If you're struggling to bring in more money--even with all of your current marketing…

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Added by Paul Potratz on July 22, 2014 at 11:25am — No Comments

Are You Nervous About Digital?

If you haven't started employing digital marketing then you're missing out on tremendous potential. Digital is generating excellent return for the brands using it to promote their business—your competitors included.…



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Added by Paul Potratz on July 15, 2014 at 11:58am — No Comments

Have You Paid For Cheap Advertising?

Are you making the right decisions with your dealership’s advertising budget? If you’re focusing on what’s cheap and not what’s smart, you could be neglecting key components of your marketing strategy.…



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Added by Paul Potratz on July 8, 2014 at 12:09pm — No Comments

Wrong Way And Right Way To Do Video Testimonial

Video testimonials are an excellent way of displaying your brand's authority, and can directly influence a purchasing decision for a potential shopper. Viewers of your testimonials want answers to specific questions about previous shopper experiences. If your dealership currently does video testimonials or if you are considering them, then you may be interested to know that there is as a wrong way and a right…

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Added by Paul Potratz on July 1, 2014 at 10:07am — 1 Comment

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