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).
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).
Alan Byerly is convinced most dealer-principals fully understand the importance of service when it comes to looking at and understanding the big picture.
The CEO and general manager of the newly formed eight-store dealership group says, "We know we have good competition with good products, and we respect them. But I believe what sets us apart is our key people. We base everything we do as an organization on having the best people in the right spots."
Pat McCrabb knows the manufacturer's logos on the front of the dealership may bring farmers in the door, but it's the employees in the dealership that keeps them coming back.
Any number terms could be used to describe Michelle Becker's role at Precision Equipment. "Girl Friday"? comes to mind because it's an idiom that describes an especially faithful servant.
As life-long employment fades and the workforce becomes increasingly mobile, many companies look to hire skilled, experienced workers to improve productivity quickly. Those workers, however, often bring baggage from prior jobs that can negate the benefits of their prior experience, according to new Wharton research.
After eliminating non-performers and then assessing the dealership culture, the next step in developing a first rate, best-in-class sales department is to assess the existing sales department’s climate.
They may manage their three dealerships “by the numbers” to achieve a profitable bottom line, yet Janson Equipment also puts their customers’ “boots on” to give the business a personal touch that breeds customer loyalty. In their own words, here’s a departmental list of goals and responsibilities that sets this dealership apart.
Although I’m a staffing firm owner who profits when our clients hire new employees from my firm, I feel compelled to say that many times businesses are better off if they promote from within.
In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at President Trump's tariff reduction on ag equipment, the latest dealer sales forecasts, and how high input costs are keeping farmer sentiment down.
Since 1980, A&I Products has become a leading manufacturer and wholesale distributor of aftermarket replacement parts for the agricultural, turf, and industrial equipment markets. A&I Products' experience and expertise has greatly contributed to the company's reputation as a top supplier of quality, reasonably priced parts. Founded with roots as a small machine shop and repair facility, the company made the transition by manufacturing new parts to replace those that were identified as commonly needing repair. Throughout the 1980s, the company quickly garnered a reputation for offering quality parts at a reasonable price.
Built on 90 years of expertise, Yetter Farm Equipment leads the agriculture industry in designing effective and innovative equipment for residue management, seedbed preparation, precision fertilizer placement, harvest attachments, strip-tillage, and more.
At Machinery Scope, we believe you deserve the best risk management solutions for your investments in heavy equipment. Since 2013, we have been proud to offer extended warranty, appraisals, and inspections. Machinery Scope is a family-owned business built on our experience in farming and equipment dealerships. We understand your business and provide a personalized and professional level of customer service. Machinery Scope has built a strong warranty product with our customers in mind, offering the same professional level of service from the time you get a quote, through the processing of a claim.