Capitalize on Business Opportunities
We’ll be comparing April data from a good-performing metric 20-group with the National Norm (NN) numbers and the averages for the Top 5 dealers for this group in each category. Well, the total store sales figures are looking better than last month — at least for this group and for the Top 5 dealers. The
Helmet House Adds Three Employees to Apparel Business Management Team
Joe Parr, previously of Western Power Sports and Ansai Sportswear, will serve as outside sales and field training manager. Zane Steele, formerly of Del Amo Motorsports and Long Beach Motorsports, will serve as apparel market sales analyst. Tenured sales executive Eli Whitney will serve as consumer and events manager.
Wizards Hires New Sales Manager, Business Development Manager
Wizards Products recently announced that it has hired Harris Rabren as national sales manager and John Darlington as business development manager for their automotive products group.
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.
Mark’s Pillars Of Business Success
Part 2: Contain Costs and Improve Processes
Former PowerSports Business Editor Neil Pascale Joins Dominion Powersports Solutions
Dominion Powersports Solutions has hired Neil Pascale as its new business development manager. In this role, Pascale will build strategic relationships between Dominion Powersports Solutions and OEMs, distributors and other industry-leading service providers.
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Martin Racing Jumps Into Electric Scooter Parts Business
Martin Racing, an American powersports third party logistics and parts manufacturer, recently announced that it will be entering the electric powered cycle market.
Suzuki Restructures and Revitalizes Business Model and Facilities
For the past year, American Suzuki Motor Corporation has been taking many steps in rebuilding and preparing for the U.S. economic recovery. In addition to having new class-leading products such as the GSX-R600, GSX-R750 and GSX1250FA motorcycles, KingQuad 500AXi ATV, DF300 V6 outboard and award-winning Kizashi automobile, Suzuki is preparing internally for a fresh, new marketing year.
NADAguides Appoints Skip Esch as Director of Business Development
NADAguides has added Skip Esch as director of business development. Esch brings a strong background in automotive advertising and business development, along with 23 years of experience in print, Internet, cable TV and market data. In this role, he will be charged with all facets of business development, including overall strategy, identifying and entering new market segments and managing the existing client base
Dealer Management Systems Help Your Business Grow
Your DMS not only enhances your ability to sell to your existing customers, it will also let you know if it is actually profitable for you as well.
Motorcycle Business Myths: Why They’re Wrong and What to Do Next
What if we are wrong? What if our most deeply held beliefs about managing dealerships are at best misguided and at worst a complete waste of time and money?
Motorcycle Business Myths
Why they’re wrong and what to do next
Vintage Marketing: Old Bikes Build New Business
If you ride your restored bevel drive Ducati, Panhead Harley or Black Bomber Honda on a regular basis, you are probably used to being mobbed at gas station stops and motorcycle hangouts. A nice looking vintage bike just naturally stops traffic. “I was going to a military vehicle meet,” explains Robin Markey, partner in Bob’s
The Motorcycle Business Sucks … Clean Up Your Act
Chad refutes the doom and gloom rumors still running rampant in the industry, and Dean chimes in with some tips as to how you can keep your shop on top during lean times.
From Business To Business
We have customers all over the community, and each of them deserves our support, just as much as we want to keep theirs.