Golf distributors have a lot of responsibilities and tasks to keep track of. They’ve got sales to make, rentals to keep tabs on, equipment to maintain, work orders to manage, schedules to stick to and so much more. And as a dealer principal, it’s primarily your job to make sure that all of these many… Read more »
Fear of the unknown is a basic human instinct – and there’s plenty of potential for blind spots in a growing business. Whatever equipment dealer software you choose should help relieve that fear. That’s exactly what ASPEN has done for Craig Houseknecht, VP of Operations for MTE Turf Equipment Solutions. He says, “With three locations,… Read more »
Proper golf inventory management takes a careful balance of looking ahead, looking back, identifying patterns and allocating warehouse space. Missteps are easy to make unless you have access to robust – and easily accessible – insights driven by real business data. As such, your golf car inventory management software should provide: Smart forecasts Historical trends… Read more »
A robust Parts Department is key to increasing a servicing dealership’s cash flow. This free guide helps you understand how to increase your department’s performance by focusing a few important factors, including: Qualities of a great Parts Manager Understanding and creating Financial Accountability Proper Parts stocking – right part, right time, right place Tracking and… Read more »
A step-by-step guide for choosing business management software. Whether your current system isn’t meeting your needs or you’re selecting a tool for the first time, this guide will walk you through all the aspects to consider when selecting a software package. Including: Which manufacturer & supplier integrations you need Your business’ special needs Processes or… Read more »
Charter Software President Anne Salemo offers industry insights. In the last several weeks, we’ve heard from companies whose dealership management system (DMS) vendor changed their pricing structure resulting in their monthly fees being doubled (in some cases more). These dealerships said their current system wasn’t “worth” that much. It got me thinking, should it really… Read more »
In most dealerships, employees tend to focus on their usual daily business transactions, neglecting the management, marketing or communications capabilities included in your dealership management software. Used effectively, these features can help you grow your business with minimal additional investment. In this white paper you’ll learn: The top Reasons that software users tend to use… Read more »
Expanding customer reach is always a top priority for a dealer principal. More reach equals more potential sales; it’s as simple as that. But for your marketing function to amass all those leads, you’ve got to be reaching the right people at the right time with the right kinds of marketing content. Here are four critical… Read more »
Dealer principals in the agricultural and rural lifestyle equipment industry face a unique variety of challenges. Whether it’s outdated technology, inconsistent communication amongst your team, or difficulty accessing the right data at the right time, an agriculture dealer management software can provide the kind of solution you’re looking for. If you want to take your… Read more »
Equipment dealers have had to cope with plenty of uncertainty in the market over the last few years. The U.S. manufacturing sector continues to face unresolved trade tensions and a slowing global economy. Recession-like industry conditions have investors wary but haven’t hurt consumer confidence or the labor market. In the middle of it all, ELFF… Read more »