While most dealerships know they have dead inventory, many are unaware of just how much.  Dead, or sometimes referred to obsolescent inventory, are items that are unlikely to sell in the future.  Dead stock can happen due to various reasons, such as decreased demand,...

Inventory management plays a crucial role for the success of all dealerships.  It also has an effect on the overall profit.  By identifying ways to optimize and implement the best inventory management practices you can reduce costs, increase profits and improve...

Today, there are many dealership management software (DMS) providers out there that provide a basic and cost-effective solutions for managing your dealership. However, many are entry-level systems and as dealerships grow their business, they quickly come to realize...

Outlined in this blog are some proven strategies to increase loyalty in the dealer service department and create loyal brand advocates from service customers. An equipment dealership’s service department is an invaluable asset when it comes to customer retention and...

Regardless of the industry, ensuring you have the right people on your team is critical to your success. While the equipment dealership industry has historically been dominated by men, more and more women can be found within the industry in various positions. HBS...

Welcome to our NetView ECO TeamView series, where we will highlight award-winning employees that make up HBS System’s team members to learn more about them and their work and to pick their brains on a variety of topics. Our featured guest is Scot Kirkegaard, Director...

Investing in a dealer business system can be both an exciting and stressful time for an equipment dealership.  When implementing a new dealer business system at your equipment dealership, it affects every department and your entire operation, that’s why it’s important...

Welcome to our NetView ECO TeamView series, where we will highlight award-winning employees that make up HBS System’s team members to learn more about them and their work and to pick their brains on a variety of topics. Our featured guest is Mathew Denton, Manager of...

If your dealership is still relying on an on-premise server, keep reading. Technology continues to evolve and it’s likely the majority of your competitors have already moved their data to the cloud. Cloud-based data for equipment dealers is becoming increasingly...

For most people, change provokes anxiety. The future and change can cause stress, and the unknown of the future can even make us feel insecure and scared. The past or present way of doing things is what we cling to as it provides us with a sense of familiarity and...