MV Agusta Names New Head of Business & Network Development
Enrico Pellegrino, with an impressive track record in the motorcycling industry at international level, joins the company’s new management team and will be responsible for the reorganization and the development of the brand’s global commercial network.
Kicking the Tires: Why Improved Customer Data Management Can’t Wait
Let’s discuss some resultant costs of putting off customer data management improvements, including longer setup times, missed opportunistic sales and being less equipped to develop sales and marketing strategies down the road.
Race Winning Brands Names New VP Of Product Management
Race Winning Brands has called upon automotive industry veteran Robert “Bob” Bruegging to serve as the organization’s vice president of product management.
Choosing a Dealer Management System
Keeping your powersports business on the cutting edge of efficiency and profitability may mean investing in a dealer management system.
Helmet House Appoints Edward Wilkinson to Product Management Role
“We are pleased to welcome Edward to Helmet House’s product management team with his experience in product strategy, design and development as well as product line management experience,” said Bob Miller, president and co-founder of Helmet House, Inc.
Vermont Powersports Dealer Fined for Hazardous Waste Management Violations
Vermont’s Agency of Natural Resources recently reported that Central Vermont Motorcycles, Inc., a powersports dealer and service center in Rutland, Vermont, has been ordered pay a fine of $23,062 for multiple violations of hazardous waste management regulations.
Gart Sutton & Associates Announces Spring Management Workshops
These interactive, 2-day training sessions will be held Feb. 27-28 and cover the essential processes and best business practices that create successful and profitable dealerships.
Industry Veteran Scott Lukaitis Joins Engine Ice Management Team
Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant has announced the addition of industry veteran, Scott Lukaitis, to its management team. Lukaitis joins the company as the Chief Operating Officer and will work alongside company President and founder Dave Kimmey to expand the brand both domestically and worldwide. Lukaitis brings more than 25 years of powersports business experience to the company.
TD Bank Offers Advanced Payment Solutions for Small Businesses from First Data
TD Bank Merchant Solutions has announced the availability of the Clover product portfolio featuring all-in-one payment terminals designed to help small businesses manage their operations through custom hardware, software and merchant services.
EBR Motorcycles is Back in Business
EBR Motorcycles recently announced that it will resume production beginning March 1 with a stable financial plan in place from Liquid Asset Partners. The new company, EBR Motorcycles, LLC, will start with production of 2016 1190RX and 1190SX motorcycles.
Nelson Rigg-USA Adds a New Member to its Management Team
Nelson Rigg-USA recently announced that it has hired Deb Drinan as director of business development. Deb brings with her 12 strong years as a powersports industry professional specializing in building and enhancing strong relationships with both OEM’s and distributors.
Response Time is Key to Managing this New Daily Business Challenge
[dropcap]H[/dropcap]ere’s a Murphy’s Law scenario that happens occasionally at our dealerships. Somebody calls in sick on a day that ends up being one of the busiest in the entire month. As a result, for stretches of time you have a customer backup at the parts counter and probably also in the service department. Let’s say
Kuryakyn Introduces Steve Veltri as VP Brand Management
Kuryakyn Holdings, LLC has formally announced the addition of industry veteran Steve Veltri as vice president brand management. In this new role, Veltri will be responsible for leading brand strategy development and execution for Kuryakyn, its performance division, Crusher, and Bahn, the new brand of precision-machined, forged aluminum accessories.
Broken Business Practices
Unlike the fuel tank gauge that we chose not to fix, the lack of closing ratios isn’t anything we could’ve repaired. It was – because of a lack of efficiency in our business systems – like a part that we ordered ages ago and never received.
Polaris Acquires Brammo’s Electric Motorcycle Business
Polaris Industries Inc. has announced it has acquired the electric motorcycle business of Brammo Inc. Polaris will be the lead investor in a recapitalization of Brammo that enables the company to focus exclusively on the design, development and integration of electric vehicle powertrains. The two companies will leverage Polaris’ position in the global powersports industry
Blue Bridge Financial Announces Expansion of Business Development Team
Blue Bridge Financial, a leading national provider of equipment financing, has announced several new additions to its national sales and management team. In total, seven seasoned specialty finance veterans have joined the company.