Why You Need Mobile Business Intelligence
As data becomes more available through mobile BI across the dealership or dealer group, managers and even salespeople and service advisors will be inclined to check it, engage in discussions around it, offer feedback and share whatever insights they may have found.
The Theory of 5: What We Receive from Mentoring
Once we have gained our own wisdom from our experiences, it’s time to give back what we’ve been given to someone coming up behind us. We do this not only because it’s the right thing to do but because that’s how we continue to grow, improve and hold ourselves accountable. By being a mentor to others, we both encourage others and allow ourselves to keep growing.
Accurate Background Records Are Worth the Wait
Many dealership owners and management staff understand background screening is a necessity, but sometimes a misunderstood service. Most dealerships want to hire qualified applicants quickly before the applicant has an opportunity to move onto a competitor. Although there can be frustrating delays, it’s important to understand that obtaining accurate records is vital to both your dealership and the applicant.
Achieving Your Business Goals While Developing Your Best Self and Navigating Obstacles Along Your Journey
Are your habits accelerating or hindering you from reaching your business goals? What are the small actions you can take each day to contribute to your success? Establishing excellent habits can be a strong indicator of how successful or challenging your trajectory will be.
New Look, New Logo
In 2020, our parent company, Babcox Media, will be celebrating 100 years of business. We saw this upcoming milestone as an opportunity for change, while still being committed to providing the information that helps you improve your business, employees and your own personal goals.
The Theory of 5: Failure Is a Part of Success
Very few of us are good at an activity the first time we attempt it. We learn by trial and error. We make an attempt and we find out what works, what doesn’t and then, armed with this knowledge, we try again.
4 Common Job Seeker Frustrations and How Your Dealership Can Avoid Them
Given the tight labor market, job seekers have their choice of countless open roles at the tips of their fingers. This means if your dealership has a frustrating hiring process, top talent won’t hesitate to find their next opportunity elsewhere.
Engaging the Power of Your Informal Networks
Networking is recognized as a major influence on one’s ability to achieve great success. The most successful people in the world possess the capability to influence and shape the opinions of others. However, there is a greater emphasis on the type of network one participates in.
The Case of the Missing Google Traffic
Google Analytics is the gold standard for measuring website performance. The key metrics usually monitored are number of visitors or sessions, bounce rate and website conversion. Dealers have learned to ask the right questions and look out for the obvious problems.
What’s at Stake Legally When Selling a Used Car with an Open Recall?
Earlier this summer, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) introduced the Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act to ensure used vehicles with unrepaired safety recalls are repaired before being sold, leased or loaned to consumers.
What Is A Person Search?
A person search is a search product that provides current and previous addresses associated with a person’s name, date of birth and Social Security number. The search provides the full addresses and approximate dates the person was associated with in the past.
Positive or Negative Motivation — Which Works Best?
In our drive to get the best results out of the people we manage or teach or coach or parent, we may adopt methods that appeal to our fundamental need to control outcomes.
