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Interview with Katie Bowman Coleman of Bowman Chevrolet
Bowman Chevrolet is one of the fastest-growing Chevrolet dealerships in the state of Michigan. The dealership serves Clarkston, Waterford, Lake Orion and Chevrolet customers from other parts of Oakland County in the eastern part of the state. John Bo
Dec 5, 2017
3 Must-Dos to Combat Dealer Margin Declines
How many dealers figured they’d make up for ever-smaller margins in new and used vehicles by selling more cars in 2017? If you asked the question in a room full of dealers, I suspect most, if not all, hands would be in the air. “You make up you
Dec 5, 2017
Could Your Culture Use a Little MAGIC?
A couple of generations ago, a group called The Lovin’ Spoonful had a hit record called “Do you believe in magic?” If you are a fan of the “oldies,’ you may have heard it. Magic is fascinating and I see quite a connection between magic and
Dec 5, 2017
Is Your 2018 Budget a Goal or a Wish?
Most dealers agree their goal every year is to grow their business. Without annual growth, your business is actually shrinking. So every year you set a new goal. Let’s say you want to end 2018 with a year-over-year increase in net profit of 12
Nov 30, 2017
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Which KPIs Are Most Important?
CEO Josh Blick shares which KPIs are most important when it comes to your financial statement in this video blog.
Nov 17, 2017
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Should You Automate Doc Reporting?
Josh Blick shares his opinion on automating the reporting process in your financial statement in this video blog.
Nov 10, 2017
Preparing for Autonomous Vehicles
For many, autonomous vehicles are synonymous with ride sharing and hence reduced fleet size and negative implications for dealership sales and service. Well, I see the world differently. I see autonomous vehicles opening new opportunities to expand
Nov 9, 2017
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4 Must-Dos to Meet Your Goals for Used Vehicle Sales, Profit Growth
I am a bit disturbed by some of the recent trends affecting used vehicle departments at franchised dealerships. First, sales volumes appear to be flat, or worse, in 2017 compared to the prior year. You see this troubling take-away as you compare year
Nov 8, 2017
Future-Proofing Your Dealership
When it comes to determining the future of your dealership, there is no exact formula. No one can possibly predict what is in store for the auto industry, politics or the economy. Even more difficult than predicting those changes is knowing the impac
Nov 8, 2017