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Hiring from Outside the Company: How New People Can Bring Unexpected Problems

August 22, 2011 | Posted in Department Management
Source: http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article.cfm?articleid=2041
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.
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How Janson Equipment Combines the Numbers with Customer Care

July 14, 2011 | Posted in Department Management
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.
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The Business of Selling

Scrutinizing Potential New Sales Personnel

June 10, 2011 | Posted in Department Management
Source: By Dr. Jim Weber, Weber Consulting
Just as important as hiring the right person, dealers and sales managers interested in improving the overall performance of their sales department would be wise to scrutinize certain individuals whose potential for long-term success has proven to be somewhat problematic.
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Will Equipment Rollovers Keep Rolling?

By Dave Kanicki posted on June 10, 2011 | Posted in Department Management
But it’s clear from other dealers, who are having success with such programs, that kept in check, these equipment rolls and multi-unit discounts can build machine population and market share in their sales territories. Theoretically, in the longer term, increasing the number of units in the field should improve dealer absorption rates through increased sales of parts and service.
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