The online workshop program of the Moving Forward event were a great success. Despite the odd minor technological glitch, they allowed delegates the freedom to pick and choose which of our vast array of experts they wanted to hear from….
In the latest of our series, thanks to legendary service adviser trainer, Lloyd Schiller, of LloydSchiller.com and Brooke Samples of Profit Blueprints, Brooke explains why there are no shortcuts if you want to be the best. Last weekend, I elected…
Dealers should be aiming to achieve 20% return on sales in their service departments, according to Chris Downie, from Silver-Bullet Business Advisory, in his session at AADA 2020 Moving Forward. Mr Downie said it was time for Dealers to undertake…
The ‘mass experiment’ of so many people forced to work from home due to COVID-19 had accelerated workplace trends that were already underway, according to Jo Jericho, Senior Strategy Manager – Consulting, Monitor Deloitte, who spoke about ‘The Future of…
When COVID-19 hit, there was no playbook on how to respond, how to not just sustain and protect but to prepare businesses for growth post-pandemic. Convention Host, David ‘Macca’ McCarthy, sat down with Paul Scurrah, Former CEO & Managing Director,…
AADA 2020 Moving Forward, AADA’s first-ever completely online National Dealer Convention & Expo, was a resounding success, with high participation rates in both workshops and feature sessions. Hosted by industry veteran David McCarthy on 10 and 11 November, the online…
In the latest of our series, thanks to legendary service adviser trainer, Lloyd Schiller, of LloydSchiller.com and Brooke Samples of Profit Blueprints, Brooke stresses the importance of maintaining all aspects of your dealership. As I was weeding my garden for…
Many in the automotive industry have put their hand up to claim eligibility for the Federal Government’s ‘JobKeeper’ program and received support payments for eligible employees and eligible business participants. With the ATO ramping up JobKeeper review activity, and JobKeeper…
On 7 August, the Federal Government announced an extension to its JobKeeper program, but with a reduction in the amount of money recipients will receive. The JobKeeper payment that was scheduled to run until 27 September 2020 will now continue…
“All I wanted to do was get the price and now I own a new vehicle, that was a great experience!” This is the dream phrase every car Dealer and car salesperson wants to hear. Oddly, after 25 or so…