Running a dealership can feel like a juggling act. To help you keep on top of all the items you need to perform week over week, we’ve put together a handy checklist—based on the first-hand experiences of members of our team who have managed dealerships themselves. Print this list out and pin it up beside… Read more »
In the early days of any family-run business, everyone does a bit of everything. The team is small, processes are informal, and you have the time and flexibility to really look after customers and make them happy. But then your business takes off, your team expands, and customers grow. You need a system in place… Read more »
Would you like to have a 98% open rate on your marketing messages? With text messaging, you can. While many businesses are leveraging text messaging to reinforce customer relationships and pull in more leads, it’s still a largely untapped resource in the dealership industry. But by not using text messaging, you could be missing out… Read more »
Local SEO is – by far – the most impactful digital SEO strategy for golf car distributors and dealerships. Any business that relies on the sale and delivery of vehicles or heavy equipment does its best business close by. However, it takes different distributor/dealer SEO best practices to maximize local search results than it does… Read more »
Dealer principals have a unique role in their company. Not only do they have to oversee just about every department in a dealership, but they also have to make sure those departments are operating at peak efficiency. For a dealer principal to really help their company grow, they’re going to need the right kind of… Read more »
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 »