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Construction Equipment Trends

2 Explosive Industrial & Construction Equipment Trends

Customers, Dealerships, and Manufacturers can leverage Usership and EaaS to create a competitive advantage against their competition.

Construction Equipment

12 Critical Opportunities: Selling Aftermarket (Parts, Service, Services)

Most dealerships have Aftermarket opportunities related to parts, service, and services sales.

SWOT Analysis

SWOT Analysis: Transform & Succeed Against Competition

Doing a SWOT analysis is a potent way to evaluate your company and its competition. It gives greater insight into a business and its products in a competitive environment.

Coronavirus Restrictions for Construction Projects – (COVID-19)

United States and Canada have significant variations on restrictions placed on construction sites and projects due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Construction Equipment

Construction Sites & Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Construction Site Guidance Varies Across the United States and Canada, there is a significant variation on restrictions placed on construction […]

WIP Machines = Service Department Growth

Ignite Strong Service Department Performance

Dealerships that want to make their service departments more efficient need to measure performance. Dealer Management Systems (DMS) offer the information that a service manager needs. This action plan can be implemented in transportation or heavy equipment dealership service departments to improve customer satisfaction, sales and profitability.

Consultative Selling

1 Genuine way to Improve Sales: Consultative Selling

Product training is normally the focus when the subject of training sales people comes up. Consultative Selling focuses on the soft skills required to connect with customers and partner to help meet their needs. Research has shown that 70% of a customer's decision to buy is based on a favorable interaction with a sales representative and the organization they represent.

Service Department Absorption

SERVICE DEPARTMENT ABSORPTION: Key to Success!

Dealerships need the highest Absorption possible. 100% is the minimum goal. Parts & Service Department Absorption is a measurement of business health. High performing dealerships are well beyond the performance level noted above. With changes, including clear strategy and marketing plans specific to your sales of labor, parts, services, and accessories, significant improvements can be made.

Service Marketing

5 Powerful Service Marketing Strategies for Success

Services are not tangible; it is up to you to clearly articulate what your company can do for customers. Service Marketing  requires specific strategies.

Make a Business Development Strategy

Every Business must have a Business Development Strategy

Having a Business Development Strategy is vital for all businesses. Each area or department within a small to medium-sized business should also have a specified strategy