Independent Sales Reps Wanted
June 30, 2010
Gart Sutton & Associates names new GM
June 29, 2010
Gart Sutton & Associates announced Mike Brunken has moved into the position of general manager and former General Manager Steve Jones has moved into the position of senior projects manager. Jones in a press release said, “this will allow me to dedicate more of my time and energy to the many special... Read more »
Webinar on the key preowned market will be held today
June 29, 2010
Dealers still have time to register for today’s Webinar on the preowned market. “Increase profits selling used units” will feature a current look at the preowned market, including an exclusive national dealer survey, and strategies on how dealers can increase used retail sales and profit margin. Sam... Read more »
Date change announced for industry event
June 29, 2010
The date for Powersports Business’ leading dealer education conference & expo has been changed. The two-day event, called Profit Xcelerator, will be held Oct. 15-17 in Las Vegas at the Red Rock Casino & Resort. The change in dates — the event was pushed back essentially one month — primarily... Read more »
Rox Speed FX under new ownership
June 29, 2010
After the passing of Rocky Cutsforth, owner of Rox Speed FX, because of an ATV accident in late May, the company has taken on new ownership. Cutsforth’s cousin Chris Olin has accepted the role. “Chris brings with him 25 years of experience in manufacturing and operations management,” said Lynn... Read more »
Snowmobile Hall of Fame to induct new members
June 29, 2010
Recognizing and honoring their contributions to the sport of snowmobiling, six new members will be inducted into the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame (ISHOF), now located in Eagle River, Wis. The induction will take place Sept. 18 to culminate a full weekend of activities for the inductees, their... Read more »
Why Worry About Corporate Tax Structure
June 28, 2010
Last month I pointed out that there are significant disadvantages to forming what is called a C Corporation. That’s what most of us think of as a regular corporation, a corporation that files tax returns for its own income and losses and pays taxes at a corporate rate, not an individual rate. One... Read more »
Survey delves into dealers’ preowned-to-new unit sales ratio
June 25, 2010
Despite a U.S. trend toward more used bike sales, the majority of dealerships on average sell less than one used unit for every one new unit, according to a national survey. The survey is part of the upcoming “Increase profits selling used units” Webinar being hosted by Powersports Business and Cycle... Read more »
AMA supports EPA delay on ethanol ruling
June 25, 2010
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) supports the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to delay its ruling on whether to allow the ethanol portion of blended gasoline to be increased from the current 10 percent to 15 percent, according to a statement from the AMA. On June 17, the... Read more »
BMW’s worldwide sales increase substantially in May
June 25, 2010
BMW’s worldwide May motorcycle sales jumped by a double-digit percentage, the company announced. BMW’s worldwide sales totaled 12,139 units, an increase of 19 percent compared to a year ago. The company’s year-to-date sales also remain far above last year’s pace. This year, BMW has sold 45,431... Read more »
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