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The opportunity cost of employing mediocre performers

How often do employers find themselves in a real predicament to fill a position in a dealership and out of sheer desperation have to choose a person who is the best applicant among many poor ones? Out of desperation, an employer will convince himself that he will “manage them closely” as he knows they are not ideal.

  • 12 November 2024
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5th in a row for Mahindra East Rand Mall

Mahindra East Rand Mall is well on its way to hitting a six after winning the Mahindra Dealer of the Year award for the fifth consecutive time.

  • 7 November 2024
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More Stellantis brands for McCarthy Kunene

Stellantis has announced the expansion of its dealer network with the introduction of Opel, Peugeot and Citroën at a new McCarthy Kunene in eMalahleni (formerly Witbank), Mpumalanga.

  • 1 November 2024

Stellantis expands Fiat and Jeep through Meyers Motors

Stellantis has announced the expansion of its multi-franchise dealer network in the Eastern Cape, with the introduction of the Fiat and Jeep brands at Meyers Motors in East London in the Eastern Cape.

  • 1 November 2024
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Raising the bar for Vehicle Sales Executives

“Transformation in the motor industry is deeply complex, requiring innovative approaches to meet evolving standards and customer expectations,” says Craig Absalom, co-founder of The Cadet.

  • 29 October 2024
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Mahindra Goodwood in firm hands

Heinie Boshoff’s (main photo) automotive career turned a full circle when he became the co-owner and a director of the Benba Motor Group in the Western Cape a couple of years ago. And he has never looked back after taking an opportunity presented to him after school and making the most of it.

  • 24 October 2024
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Tips to manage and increase gross profit

Here are a few basic ideas that should have a positive impact on gross profit (GP). Most of you are familiar with them but knowing them does not mean they are effectively applied. These are areas that I believe should form part of your daily, weekly or monthly reviews.

  • 23 October 2024
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