Top 20 stories of 2012
January 1, 2013
PowersportsBusiness.com’s Top 15 enews article from October 15 through November 15, 2012. 2013 Can-Am Spyder RS unveiled, features new suspension New Gibbs Quadski features 175hp engine, $40K retail price Analyst’s test ride pits RZR XP 900 vs. Wildcat 1000 Polaris introduces new ATV, side-by-sides... Read more »
4/4/2011-Tackling F&I, an underperforming department
April 4, 2011
These articles recap some of the opportunities uncovered by GSA powersports consultants during actual consulting visits. These are followed by recommended actions that address these opportunities. Our goal is to provide you with ideas to help improve your dealership. This is part of a series on this... Read more »
4/4/201-Three vexing challenges, and three reasons for optimism
April 4, 2011
A memorable quote came to mind recently as I prepared a state of the industry presentation. And, no, it wasn’t, “You can’t handle the truth!” Instead it was something Charlie Hadayia Jr. related to me as he discussed trying to focus in on a couple key areas to kick-start Biker’s Choice, Tucker... Read more »
3/14/2011-Examining a large, multi-line dealership
March 14, 2011
These articles recap some of the opportunities uncovered by GSA powersports consultants during actual consulting visits. These are followed by recommended actions that address these opportunities. Our goal is to provide you with ideas to help improve your dealership. This is the first part in a series... Read more »
3/14/2011-An effortless and growing way to combat an age-old problem
March 10, 2011
OK. I think we’re getting it. I remember walking away from the parts counter with my lead technician, Dave Spencer. Dave had just asked Parts for rings for a Gold Wing that was torn apart in his bay, and Parts didn’t have them. Dave, a hard-working tech on flat rate, was incredulous. “How,”... Read more »
February 7, 2011-An old-fashioned but critically important business concept
February 8, 2011
Think about it. When you can trust an employee, when you can trust a supplier, and when you can trust a customer, everything just moves faster. The friction created by doubt and distrust is removed and things get done. Quicker. We all ask for trust. To another dealer: “Hold that unit, I’ll be right... Read more »
February 7, 2011-Action items for service department profitability
February 8, 2011
These articles recap some of the opportunities uncovered by GSA powersports consultants during actual consulting visits. These are followed by recommended actions that address these opportunities. Our goal is to provide you with ideas to help improve your dealership. This is the final part in a series... Read more »
Jan. 17, 2011 – Categorizing and counting: Two key P&A practices
January 17, 2011
These articles recap some of the opportunities uncovered by GSA powersports consultants during actual consulting visits. These are followed by recommended actions that address these opportunities. Our goal is to provide you with ideas to help improve your dealership. This is the third part in a series... Read more »
Dec. 27, 2010 – Increasing gross profit margin in sales, F&I depts.
December 27, 2010
These articles recap some of the opportunities uncovered by GSA powersports consultants during actual consulting visits. These are followed by recommended actions that address these opportunities. Our goal is to provide you with ideas to help improve your dealership. In the first part of a series on... Read more »
This Year’s Nifty 50 Winners
December 6, 2010
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