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Blog: 6 Tips on Marketing a Dealership During a Pandemic
“Business as usual” has been a term we haven’t used for more than a decade. And those who insist on…
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Webinar: Understanding Employee Retention Tax Credit and Tax Implications
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act created a new employee retention tax credit for wages paid after March…
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RVIA Webinar to Cover COVID-19, Workplaces
The RV Industry Association will hold a webinar at 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 22, with Bill Freeman, compliance…
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Equifax Webinar to Cover Credit Reporting
Equifax will hold a webinar at noon on Friday, April 17, on credit reporting during the COVID-19 pandemic. The recently…
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Ransomware on the Rise
Read the April 2020 issue of RV PRO here. Malicious ransomware online attacks on business computer systems are on the rise…
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RV Trader Unveils Virtual Retailing Solutions
RV Trader has introduced a series of virtual retailing tools and services designed to enhance leads, streamline the lead management…
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Dealers United Develops Dealer Tools
Dealers United, a leader in the auto ad tech industry, is helping automotive dealers navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. The company…
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Blog: Guarding Your Dealership During a Pandemic
Business owners around the world find themselves in an unprecedented situation with the current outbreak of COVID-19. Maybe you have…
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Rollick Launches ‘Buy From Home’ Solution
Rollick, a relationship marketing service provider, has launched its “Buy From Home” solution in the RV industry. This program provides Rollick’s certified…
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NetSource Webinar Discusses Prospects That Aren’t Ready to Buy
NetSource Media has released its second on-demand webinar hosted by Kevin Shayne, NetSource’s director of digital marketing. The webinar is…
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Additional $2T Aid to Support Paycheck Protection Program
The Federal Reserve has announced it will provide up to $2.4 trillion in loans to shore up the Paycheck Protection…
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Webinar to Discuss Consumer Confidence During a Pandemic
The RV Industry Association will hold a webinar at 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 15, with Richard Curtin, PhD,…
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CDK CEO Addresses COVID-19, Reduces Prices
CDK Global President and CEO Brian Krzanich has issued the following statement to its customers and partners in regard to…
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RV Trader Webinar to Educate Dealerships on CARES Act
RV Trader will be providing a webinar on the CARES Act’s Paycheck Protection Program at 4 p.m. ET on Thursday,…
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Blog: A Soldier’s Perspective on Airdropping into the Unknown
In a night parachute jump, you cannot see the ground, you cannot see if you are over water, and you…
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White House Economist Says Loans are Ready
Top White House economist Larry Kudlow said banks are “ready to go” on a small-business loan program as borrowers line…
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RumbleOn Halts Inventory Acquisition
RumbleOn has announced operating results for the year ended Dec. 31, 2019. The company also provided a business update in…
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Relentless Dealer Services, Bish RV Partner
Relentless Dealer Services (RDS) has partnered with Bish’s RV, a Boise, Idaho-based company with seven locations in Idaho, Wyoming, and…
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VIDEO: SBA Details Loan Application
Millions of small business owners will be turning to the government, seeking help for an individual and nationwide cataclysm, the economic…
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RECVEX Dealer Connect Offers Free Trial
The RECVEX Dealer Connect platform is now available to dealers nationwide on a 120-day free trial and free integration, according…
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U.S. Announces New Paid Sick Leave, Expanded Family Leave Implementation
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced new action regarding how American workers and employers will benefit from the protections…
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Government Approves $349B for Small Businesses
Following President Trump’s signing of the historic Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza and Treasury Secretary Steven…
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Webinar to Cover Over-the-phone Product Selection
Sobel University is offering a free, 30-minute sales training webinar with international RV sales and management trainer, speaker and author,…
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RVIA Details Upcoming COVID-19 Webinars
The RV Industry Association will host webinars this week on the latest information on the virus and how to protect…
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Blog: How to Market a Dealership During a Pandemic
The coronavirus outbreak will not last forever. This is perhaps the most important thing to remember. There’s the tendency to…
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KPA Webinar to Cover Managing Coronavirus Anxiety, Safety at Work
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host a free webinar at 2 p.m. ET on…
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NetSource Offering Free Webinar on Social Distancing
NetSource Media is producing a webinar series called “Do More Digitally.” Hosted by NetSource’s director of digital marketing, Kevin Shayne,…
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Webinar to Cover COVID-19 Impact on Dealerships
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center will host a webinar with dealership consultants from Bob Clements International, titled “The Coronavirus…
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CDK Preps to Reduce Dealer Fees
CDK Global CEO Brian Krzanich is reducing his salary and cash bonuses to $1 for the remainder of 2020 as…
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Rollick Offers Tips on Keeping Dealerships’ ‘Digital Storefront’ Open
Rollick, a provider of marketing and technology solutions to the RV and outdoor vehicle industry, has put a blog post…
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Facebook Introduces $100M Grant Program
To help ease the burden of the COVID-19 pandemic, Facebook has this week announced a new $100 million grants program to assist…
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RV Industry Donates Units to Assist COVID-19 Response
As the country’s health care system grapples with surge capacity amidst the coronavirus outbreak, RV manufacturers have offered to donate…
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CDC Lists Recommended Strategies for Employers
As many RV dealerships remain open to provide essential services for their communities, it is essential for dealers to provide…
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Coronavirus Response Act Revision Impacts Sick Leave, Pay
Congress recently passed an amended version of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Like the bill’s previous version, the…
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SBA Updates Disaster Assistance Criteria
As part of the Trump Administration’s aggressive, whole-of-government efforts to combat the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) and minimize economic disruption to…
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10 Tips for Business Owners Impacted by a Pandemic
COVID-19 has brought business almost to a halt, and we are still in shock about how quickly life has changed.…
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Indiana Governor Issues Restrictions Following State’s First COVID-19 Death
As Indiana announces the first death from the novel coronavirus in the state, Gov. Eric Holcomb has detailed additional efforts by…
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Webinars to Cover Safety Habits, Training Content
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host two free webinars in March. The first webinar is…
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Norco Industries Pays IOSHA Fines
Elkhart RV parts maker, Norco Industries, has agreed to a nearly $10,000 penalty after a state safety inspection found serious…
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SBA Offers $2M in Disaster Assistance Loans
The Small Business Administration is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses…
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NRVTA Announces New Certification Plan
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) has announced a change to its certification program, which breaks away from the certification…
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Customer Experience Expert to Keynote at RVDA Expo
Author and business consultant Jay Baer will present “Coveted Customer Experience: How to Exceed Ever-Escalating Expectations,” during the opening general…
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Flow-Rite Fills New Marketing, Design Staff Positions
Flow-Rite, a manufacturer of injection-molded fluid control products for a wide range of industries, has fortified its marketing efforts by…
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Fixed-Ops Certification Celebrated This Week
Beginning last Sunday, and running through Saturday, March 14, is RV Fixed Operations Professional Certification Week, as designated by the…
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ARVC’s National School Sees Record Attendance
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) has reported record attendance at the National School of RV Park…
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Is Your Dealership Prepared for CCPA Compliance?
The recent California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) should have every dealership conducting an overall compliance audit to ensure their compliance…
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WhereSafe GPS Consumer Safety Service Available to RV Dealers
WhereSafe, a family safety and asset protection service for consumers, has announced its formal consumer launch. The service is being…
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AAMP Global Launches EchoMaster Fleet Solutions
AAMP Global recently launched its new division, EchoMaster Fleet Solutions, at the NTEA Work Truck Show 2020. EchoMaster Fleet Solutions…
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NRVTA Opens Registration for Tech Training
The National RV Training Academy has opened enrollment for the next five-week training series to prepare people to become certified…
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FireDisc Cookers Appoints Rep Agency
FireDisc Cookers has appointed RVLI, LLC to represent its line of gas grills and accessories to the RV and marine…
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Coronavirus Slows RV Aftermarket Supply Chain
Several RV aftermarket suppliers and distributors have confirmed that the recent novel coronavirus outbreak – more specifically, 2019-nCoV – is…
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CDK Global CEO Makes Strides in Boosting Satisfaction
Since joining CDK Global more than a year ago, CEO Brian Krzanich has emphasized a commitment to improving customer service.…
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Dealership Toolkit Adds Managed Chat Service
Dealership Toolkit recently launched Managed Chat Service (MCS) to give dealers 24/7 coverage for their website and Facebook chat. The…
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Affiliated Resources Hires Regional Sales Executive
Affiliated Resources has hired Angela Smith to its industrial sales team as an Indiana/Michigan regional sales executive. Smith will be…
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RV Scholarship Application Now Available
The application for the Mike Molino RV Learning Center College Scholarship Program is now available online. The program is available to…
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Earnings for Private Payrolls Increase 3%
For the year ended January 2020, nonfarm payroll employment increased 2,052,000, or 1.4 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of…
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Fixed-Ops Certification Week Announced
The week of March 8-14 has been designated “RV Fixed Operations Professional Certification Week” by the Society of Certified RV…
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Trends: Influencers Inspire Gen Z Purchases
Younger generations are more likely to buy products based on influencer recommendations, as well as consider them reliable, according to…
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RVIA to Host Webinar on Trade Issues
The RV Industry Association will host a webinar on trade issues at 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Feb. 12, for…
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CDK Global Revenues Rise 4 Percent
CDK Global has announced financial results for its fiscal 2020 second quarter ended Dec. 31, showing revenue was $499 million,…
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5 Business Pointers from the Military’s Special-Ops
The U.S. military’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) packs a formidable punch. High-tech equipment, silent weapons, dangerous scenarios, thrilling missions –…
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RV Rental Study Touts Buyer Conversion
RV Trader has released a study offering insights into the growth of the RV rental market along with detailed guidelines…
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NATDA Schedules ‘State of the Trailer Industry’ Webinar
For the third consecutive year, the North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) is teaming up with Statistical Surveys to provide…
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JR Products Celebrates 50 Years with New Logo
JR Products has announced the celebration of its 50th anniversary and has kicked off its anniversary milestone by creating a…
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Derema Group Hires Mike Slattery
Derema Group, a national sales and marketing agency for recreational markets, has welcomed Mike Slattery to its Central team. Slattery…
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Lonski & Associates Adds RV Recruiter
Lonski & Associates, a recruitment firm specializing in staffing, has added RV industry specialist Greg Volhonsteff to its team. From…
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IEDC Launches New Export Assistance Program
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. (IEDC) has launched the Indiana State Trade and Export Promotion (IN-STEP) program to develop and…
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RVIA Webinar to Cover 2020 Priorities
The RV Industry Association will hold a Driving Policy Webinar at 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The discussion…
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How to Turn Prospects Into Customers
There is a magic formula for turning prospects into customers. It isn’t a well-kept secret, complicated potion, or hard-to-swallow pill.…
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EverLogic Implements New Monthly Webinars
EverLogic has announced that it will have live webinar classes each month. The “Lunch-And-Learn” webinars will reveal benefits and information…
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Go RVing Launches 2020 Dealer Tie-in Program
The 2020 Go RVing Dealer Tie-In Program is underway for dealers to leverage the power of the national advertising and…
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Society of Certified RV Professionals Announces Recently Certified Industry Personnel
The Society of Certified RV Professionals has recognized 12 individuals from eight participating dealerships, and an insurance company, who earned…
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Horizon Transport Adds Andy Cripe as Executive Vice President
Horizon Transport has added industry veteran Andy Cripe to the company’s leadership as executive vice president. “Horizon is making an…
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RVTI’s Inaugural Class to Finish Course Feb. 28
RV Technical Institute Executive Director Curt Hemmeler updated dealers on the current status of certification during the 33rd annual Northern…
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Lonski and Associates Changes Ownership
Lonski and Associates, a recruitment firm, will transfer its ownership from agency founder Henry Lonski to Doug Sexton, a marine,…
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Webinars to Cover Safety Equipment Effective Practices, OSHA Inspections
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host two upcoming webinars on safety and OSHA. These…
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PRVCA to Provide Leadership Development Education at Conference
Technology, time management and the Millennial workforce will be the focus of the Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association’s (PRVCA) first…
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NRVTA Launches Saturday Training Classes
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) has announced the addition of Saturday training sessions to its 2020 education calendar. The…
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Life Industries Launches Redesigned Websites
Celebrating its 60th anniversary, Life Industries has redesigned its main and three e-commerce websites for BoatLIFE, RV by LIFE and…
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Blog: How to Make Consultative Selling Work
With the New Year before us, many distributors are now reviewing their sales and marketing strategies to determine what works…
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Blog: Helpful Career Tips for 2020
The start of the New Year is always a great time to pause and look for career advice. Adapting your skills,…
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Webinar on Overtime Rules for 2020 Now Available
NFIB recently held a webinar on changes to the federal overtime rule that takes effect at the start of 2020.…
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Webinar to Offer Tips on Improving Interest in Dealership Training Programs
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center, and strategic partner KPA, will host a free webinar at 8 a.m. ET on…
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RVIA Webinar to Review New 2020 Laws, Regulations
The RV Industry Association’s Driving Policy webinar tomorrow will offer a detailed breakdown of the new laws and regulations going…
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Webinars to Cover OSHA, Sales F&I Compliance
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host a collection of compliance webinars throughout the month…
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EverLogic’s Growth Prompts Relocation
EverLogic is relocating its Jacksonville, Fla., office beginning in early January. EverLogic will be moving to 8780 Perimeter Park Court,…
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Motility Launches New Automated Payment Offering
Motility Software Solutions, a provider of dealership management systems, has announced the launch of its new product, MotilityPay, which automates…
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Dealership Toolkit to Unveil RVP at RVDA Expo
Dealership Toolkit will present 13 new pieces of technology to the RV community at Caesar Palace’s Milano 2 at 8:15…
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50 State DMV CEO to Educate Dealers at Expo
Kimberly Skaggs, CEO of 50 State DMV, a nationwide vehicle title and registration processor for motor vehicle dealerships, will facilitate…
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Blog: Should Facebook Marketplace Be a Strategy for Me?
Over the past year there’s been a lot of buzz around Facebook Marketplace. In fact, multiple dealers have been asking…
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Protective Asset Protection Enhances Xtraride Contract Program
Protective Asset Protection, a provider of F&I programs and services, has announced new enhancements for its XtraRide RV Service Contract…
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Workshop to Discuss Dealer YouTube Videos
Wayne Brubaker, creator of The RV Video Library, will host a webinar at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the…
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Caricature Artist to Appear at GoIDit Display
Artist Neal Portnoy will return to the RV Dealers Association Expo in Las Vegas next week. Portnoy’s art, all done…
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Motility, MenuSys Integrate F&I Workflow
Motility Software Solutions, a provider of dealership management systems for the specialty vehicle market, has reached an agreement with leading…
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RVIA Safety Workshop Set for Hall of Fame
The RV Industry Association will host its second seminar, “Creating a Safer Workplace: Practical Directions,” on Nov. 20 at the RV/MH Hall…
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CDK Global Reports an 11% in Revenue
CDK Global has announced financial results for its fiscal 2020 first quarter ended Sept. 30. Revenues were $494 million, a…
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RV Rental Connection Launches Rental School
Peer-to-peer RV rental website, RV Rental Connection, has launched an all-online RV rental school. Students learn the RV rental business at…
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Blog: Rules Leaders Need to Live By
We live in a jaded world when it comes to leadership. Someone might give incredible advice on leadership or recite…
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Motility Integrates Kenect Into Management System
Motility Software Solutions has partnered with Kenect, a business-texting platform that allows dealers to send and receive text messages from…
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Motility Launches Customer Success Team
Motility Software Solutions, a provider of dealership management systems, has launched a new customer success division under the leadership of…
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