Over the years, research has shown that employees who take pre-planned rest and meal breaks tend to work 30% better than those who don’t. It is proven many employers have suffered litigation due to rest and meal break-related issues, which…
Traditional UP systems using a whiteboard or even paper have good intentions. The basic concept is a decent one: organization and flow. However, the problems are many. Someone’s time is wasted (receptionist or even a manager), they are one dimensional,…
It’s clear that the automotive industry is seeing a flattening in the current market, new car sales numbers fell again last month by While the current market continues to dip, dealers are telling us that they're sitting on more inventory,…
Today's guest Blogger is Bill Playford from DealerKnows, sharing how to look at financial evaluation strategies in a whole new, only as Playford can, light. Join Bill and Nextup's Brent Wees in Las Vegas for their Digital Dealer 25 session…
It’s time to roll out that seasonal “back to school” post, getting back to class, back to the drawing board, back to routines. These are good things, they provide us the ability to learn, evolve and be more accountable. For…
3 Intriguing Content Marketing Apps Your Dealership Cannot Be Without Many of you already know I’m a huge fan of Content Marketing, you’ve heard the term thrown around but may not know the difference between a paid marketing strategy.…
Todays' Guest writer Amy Bannor, sheds some light on something very important but might also be lacking from dealerships everywhere. In today's automotive industry we are completely at the mercy of our CRM. It provides us with a way to…
I left Toronto during the biggest heatwave of 2017, mid-September. I now sit on the runway in Calgary, November 9, and I watch them de-ice the wings of our plane. Calgary resembles the absolute dead of winter. This time of…
When we talk to dealers, we come across all kinds of unique situations and needs. Some dealerships are looking to increase CRM input, some are trying to solve their employee turnover problems, some want accountability, most are looking for more…
Last week, we talked about the steps you should be taking BEFORE you implement a managed floor process in your dealership. It's important to set a strong foundation and put all of the guidelines in place to communicate to your…