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Out-of-State Sales Tax Laws are Evolving: How to be Ready

With the success of South Dakota vs. Wayfair and the widespread introduction of economic nexus taxes, dealers making any sales to customers out-of-state must be mindful of new sales tax laws and procedures to pass audits.
By Betsy Barthelemy posted on July 12, 2019 | Posted in Best Practices
The ag market is rapidly changing and laws are having a difficult time keeping up. Two evolving factors greatly impacting dealerships’ customer bases today are consolidation and the internet.
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Increasing Productivity and Efficiency Boosts Dealership Profits in the Age of Amazon

Kelly Mathison, a consultant and trainer at the Western Equipment Dealers Assn. Dealer Institute, discusses emphasizing interdepartmental teamwork and personalized, rather than automated online-based, service in ag equipment dealerships in order to maximize profits per hour.
By Betsy Barthelemy posted on June 18, 2019 | Posted in Best Practices, Department Management
“What are the two critical factors that really drive the financial success of your business?”
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Be a Leader, Not a Boss: Top Tips for Motivating Employees to Boost Sales

Trent Hummel, a trainer at the Western Equipment Dealers Assn. Dealer Institute, forgoes teaching sales strategies to instead drive staff-wide motivation and engagement to boost sales and improve the quality of work within businesses.
By Betsy Barthelemy posted on June 18, 2019 | Posted in Best Practices, Department Management
Trent Hummel brings over 25 years of dealership management experience to the Dealer Institute at the Western Equipment Dealers Assn. (WEDA).
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