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Cost of Doing Business: How to Use CODB Numbers to Up Your Dealership's Performance

Data collected by dealer associations for more than 50 years is another tool dealers can use to measure and monitor their business performance.
The year 2015 may well be a trying one for many farm equipment dealerships. Recent record profits and tax incentives have allowed farmers to own a fleet of new or nearly new equipment. In the future, equipment purchases may be severely restricted if there are changes in earnings or tax rules.

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Getting Tech Savvy in the Service Department

Technology and software can bring efficiencies to the service department and improve customer satisfaction.

Improving efficiencies and productivity in the service department is a goal of all farm equipment dealers. After all, a more efficient service department generally translates to a higher absorption rate and improved bottom line. Technology is now aiding in improving those efficiencies by helping to reduce redundancy and allowing technicians to complete tasks from their workstations in the shop. And, technology is also increasing shop efficiency with scheduling and communicating with road techs.


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Focus on Parts & Service Provides Blueprint for Success

After 50 years, vision remains true to founder’s principles at Huron Tractor.
When Jack VanBussel opened Huron Tractor in 1961 in Exeter, Ontario, he didn’t plan to fail but he understood the importance of a backup plan. So, the original building was designed as an automobile service station. If his dream didn’t turn out the way he expected, VanBussel reasoned he could always pump gas.
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