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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

E-Contracting Is Here To Stay

Becky Chernek - The approval process and the funding of the deal are completed so quickly that consumers can get into and out ... with less aggravation.