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KanEquip: Building for the Long Term

The Kansas-based dealership is ensuring its future, thanks to a major renovation, investments in the parts department and a focus on the growing rural lifestyle market.

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on April 22, 2017 | Posted in Best Practices

KanEquip has faced changes head on throughout its 50-year history, whether it be acquisitions, a weak farm economy or a recent $6 million renovation of its Wamego, Kan., headquarters.

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Rethinking Employee Compensation

Here are three bonus plans to boost motivation and customer satisfaction.

By Bob Clements posted on April 10, 2017 | Posted in Best Practices

This is a good time of year to reflect on changes you would like to see take place in your dealership. One area I would encourage you to consider is your employee compensation program.

Business Trends & Outlook Report: Recent Changes Made in Service or Parts Departments

February 17, 2017 | Posted in Best Practices

About 40% of rural lifestyle dealers expect aftermarket revenues to increase 2-7% in 2017. Here are ideas from dealers about what they’re doing to keep aftermarket revenues strong.

Achieving Peak Performance

Rethinking Employee Compensation

Here are three bonus plans to boost motivation and customer satisfaction.

By Bob Clements posted on January 28, 2017 | Posted in Best Practices

This is a good time of year to reflect on changes you would like to see take place in your dealership. One area I would encourage you to consider is your employee compensation program.

Proven Power’s eBay Store

January 19, 2017 | Posted in Best Practices, Niche Markets, Rural Lifestyle Market

Bill Brooks, Proven Power President, shares information about how the dealership set up an eBay store for selling miscellaneous parts online. The dealership has two locations in Wisconsin.

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Compensating Your Parts Department Part 2: Developing a Bonus Program

By Bob Clements posted on January 10, 2017 | Posted in Best Practices

Drive the profitability and growth of the parts department by creating a compensation and bonus program that looks at both increased sales and maintaining a predetermined profit margin.

Best Practices with Bob Clements

Compensating Your Parts Department Part 1: Developing a Compensation Plan

By Bob Clements posted on January 9, 2017 | Posted in Best Practices

Drive the profitability and growth of the parts department by creating a compensation and bonus program that looks at both increased sales and maintaining a predetermined profit margin.

Best Practices with Bob Clements

Handling Special & Emergency Parts Orders: Part 2

Industry expert Bob Clements shares best practicing for reducing the number of special orders as well as how to develop efficient processes for emergency orders.

By Bob Clements posted on December 29, 2016 | Posted in Best Practices

Industry expert Bob Clements shares best practicing for reducing the number of special orders as well as how to develop efficient processes for emergency orders.

Best Practices with Bob Clements

Handling Special & Emergency Parts Orders: Part 1

Industry expert Bob Clements shares best practicing for reducing the number of special orders as well as how to develop efficient processes for emergency orders.

By Bob Clements posted on December 27, 2016 | Posted in Best Practices

Industry expert Bob Clements shares best practicing for reducing the number of special orders as well as how to develop efficient processes for emergency orders.

Best Practices with Bob Clements

Increasing Parts Revenue Through Upselling & Cross Selling: Part 2

Industry expert Bob Clements outlines how to turn your parts staff into a parts sales staff and how the team can increase revenues through upselling and cross selling.

By Bob Clements posted on December 13, 2016 | Posted in Best Practices

Industry expert Bob Clements outlines how to turn your parts staff into a parts sales staff and how the team can increase revenues through upselling and cross selling.

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