George Keen

Senior Consultant with Currie Management Consultants

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What Consultants Say About Shortline-Only Farm Equipment Dealerships

We interviewed three consultants to get their perspective on the challenges faced by shortline-only dealers. Here's what they had to say, in their own words.
We interviewed three consultants to get their perspective on the challenges faced by shortline-only dealers. Here's what they had to say, in their own words.
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George Russell
Planning for Profits

Dealership Training: Drive an Effective Process

Last month we emphasized that the pace of change in technology and business processes requires continuous upgrading of employee skills to remain competitive. This month, we expand on the topic of training and focus on how best to drive the effectiveness of your training process to maximize return on your investment (ROI).
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Planning for Profits

Dealership Training Part 2: Drive an Effective Process

Last month we emphasized that the pace of change in technology and business processes requires continuous upgrading of employee skills to remain competitive. This month, we expand on the topic of training and focus on how best to drive the effectiveness of your training process to maximize return on your investment (ROI).
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Planning for Profits

The Link Between Sales & Absorption

Whether it's from your manufacturer's demand for market share or machine population, or your need for more revenue, dealers continue to look for ways to boost sales. A good place to start selling more machinery is to look first at your parts and service departments. There is a strong link between sales coverage and better parts and service profitability - meaning better absorption.
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Planning for Profits

The Link Between Sales & Absorption

Whether it's from your manufacturer's demand for market share or machine population, or your need for more revenue, dealers continue to look for ways to boost sales. A good place to start selling more machinery is to look first at your parts and service departments. There is a strong link between sales coverage and better parts and service profitability - meaning better absorption.
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George Russell
Planning for Profits

Why Use a Financial Model?

Using a financial model and not just a budget is important to achieving consistent profitability. To show the difference between the two, let’s consider a real world situation for a dealership.
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