Mark’s Pillars of Business Success
Part 3: Develop Talent, Master Marketing and Manage Better: While most motorcycle dealerships across the country are enjoying a well-deserved breather, now is the time to get busy. Your success in the season depends on what you do right now.
Branded Email Newsletters
Communicating on a regular basis with current and potential clients is important for any business. Email marketing allows you to connect easily with your consumers with the click of a button. The success of this marketing tool is entirely up to you; we see dealers dropping a print ad into their newsletter and sending it out — it’s time to raise the bar!
ChannelAdvisor to Offer E-Commerce Platform at Dealer Expo
ChannelAdvisor, an e-commerce software provider that enables powersports retailers to sell across online channels, recently announced its participation at the upcoming Dealer Expo in Indianapolis on February 17-19, 2012.
Harley U.S. Motorcycle Sales Climb Nearly 12 Percent in Q4
Harley-Davidson has reported a strong finish to 2011, with improved fourth-quarter performance capping a year of earnings and dealer retail sales growth.
Winter Wholesale Prices Remain Low
Now’s the Time to Stock for Spring
S&S Cycle and Crane Introduce New MAP Policy, Discontinue IRP
S&S Cycle and Crane Products recently announced that it is replacing the Internet Reseller Policy (IRP) with a new Minimum Advertised Price policy (MAP), which will require retailers to be in compliance by March 31, 2012.
Custom Chrome Names Gerry Bruce VP of Operations
Custom Chrome has promoted Gerry Bruce to the position of vice president of operations.
Top Tips to Prepare for the 2012 Selling Season
As you prepare to embark on the 2012 selling season, let’s take a look back on some of the top tips and quips we’ve shared in the Best Operators Club this year.
IronPlanet Motors Auctions Rolls Out New App for iPhone and Android
IronPlanet Motors, an online auction site for used autos and powersports, announced the release of its new mobile app for iPhone and Android smartphones. The free app gives users the ability to find and bid on vehicles in IronPlanet Motors auctions from their phones.
Dealership Management Systems Review
Is Your Dealership Running Efficiently?
Author Interview: Mark Rodgers
MPN columnist and sales Guru Mark Rodgers’ new book Accelerate the Sale hit #12 on Inc.’s business book bestseller list in June 2011. The concept is simple: sell more … faster. Mark answers questions about some of his secrets here.
Dealership Merchandising Best Practices
Tips for merchandising your dealership showroom.
Optimize Your Dealership’s Parts, Clothing & Accessories Department Operations
When operated properly, the profit from this department can absorb the majority of the overhead for the entire dealership.
Ingersoll Rand Presented with TechShop Magazine’s Top 5 Tools Award
Ingersoll Rand, global leader in vehicle service tools and equipment, has been awarded with TechShop Magazine’s 2010 Top 5 Tools Award.
IronPlanet Motors To Host May 18 Online Auction With Free Inspections
IronPlanet Motors, an online auction marketplace for used autos and powersports vehicles, announced that it will sell hundreds of items in its May 18 online auction with free inspection reports for each vehicle.
Vance & Hines Implements New Dealer Minimum Advertised Price Policy
Vance & Hines says it will begin immediately implementing a new Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policy requiring retailers to be in compliance by July 1.