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…
Master Your Upcoming DMS Transition
Learn the 4 Steps Dealers Need to Know Before You Roll Out a New Dealer Management System Your dealership relies on technology to drive innovation and meet changing buyer expectations. Finding a right-sized…
Reimagine Your Dealership Staff
Dealerships across the country are beginning to reopen and emerge from shelter-at-home guidelines this June. And eager employees are looking to fill old positions in sales and service roles that may have been placed…
Drive to Success: Resilience in a Post-COVID-19 World
As America makes plans to go back to work in a post-lockdown society, it will be the automotive industry that leads the way. This week, as dealerships reopen their doors and more than one-hundred…
Reimagining the Dealership: 3 Tips for Training Your Staff
Your dealership has made it this far. Yet, building resilience in the current environment will not be possible without a dedicated effort to re-engage your staff. Most General Managers have shifted the way they…
An Unprecedented Challenge to Business Continuity
As little as six months ago, the automotive industry was still facing its dominant foe: margin compression. Yet, challenges such as a looming economic downturn, new industry players, and a lack of digital integration…