Car Business

Most desk managers believe that printing out a foursquare or saying "no" to a salesperson on a proposed deal makes them a strong team member. In reality, what makes a great desk manager is the ability to be a rainmaker. If you've wondered what it takes to grow a dealership without all the fancy advertising and gimmicks and why your role as desk manager is critically important, this comprehensive pocket guide is for you.

Managing your money and finances can be stressful and can take a toll on your relationships and well-being. But it doesn't have to be that way. Join certified financial coach and mom Jessi Fearon as she helps you get a handle on your finances and lays out the doable steps her family took to pay...

What's the secret to wowing your customers while maintaining a loyal and dedicated workforce? Drawing upon time-tested strategies that have propelled Enterprise, the nation's number-one car-rental company, from a single location in St. Louis to a $9-billion global powerhouse, noted business author Kirk Kazanjian reveals how your company can consistently outperform and outsmart the competition.

Starting a car rental business can be a highly profitable venture if done right, but it comes with its own set of challenges that can feel daunting for newcomers and seasoned entrepreneurs alike. From understanding market demand to managing logistics and navigating complex legal and insurance frameworks, the path to running a successful car rental business often seems littered with potential obstacles. 'How to Start a Car Rental Business and Thrive in a Competitive Market' is your comprehensive guide to overcoming these challenges and turning your vision into a thriving enterprise.

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and pressured at car dealerships? Do you want to confidently navigate the car buying process and secure the best deal possible? The Ultimate Car Buying Negotiation Guide is your step-by-step roadmap to unlocking savings and making informed decisions.

An incurable romantic, he could never imagine being married to anyone other than his wife, yet he had numerous mistresses. Paul Kenny has been granted unfettered access to Straight’s diaries and photograph albums and has scoured archives on both sides of the Atlantic, leaving no stone unturned in pursuit of the full story of one of the twentieth century’s greatest mavericks.

Getting Dressed and Parking Cars captures the minute-to-minute, event-by-event, nail-biting business adventure of Alok Kejriwal’s fourth entrepreneurial venture—Games2win. The Walt Disney Company acquired Alok’s previous company. Games2win has been creating car parking and dress-up games online with the aim of becoming India’s most successful casual gaming start-up in the global market.

The idea of this book is to go further than being a simple compliance manual, as it should work on distinct levels. Newcomers and experts can learn about the various aspects to create an effective ethics and compliance system. The toolbox questions at the end of the different chapters support the listener to understand, if the own program is adequate or requires optimization.

Some attribute it to Aristotle, but whether the great Greek philosopher said it or not doesn’t affect its timeless truth. “If you want to avoid criticism, all you have to do is say nothing, do nothing and be nothing”. If on the other hand you decide your life is purposed for something worthy and being on the playing field is preferred to sitting in the stands, there is something you are sure to encounter - what Jeff Piersall and Eric Wright call “barking dogs”.

This powerful three-in-one audiobook bundle walks you through the exact steps to start a mobile car wash, moving help service, and window cleaning business—all of which can be operated with minimal equipment, no storefront, and zero prior experience.

Attention: Don't feel overwhelmed and uncertain when buying a car? This first book of the series teaches you the basics of retail car buying and prepares you for the next step in become an expert. Don't be taken advantage of by dealerships and salespeople who seem more interested in their commission than your best interests. It’s time to take control of the car-buying process with insider knowledge that will empower you to make the smartest decisions, while preparing you to grasp the difference in retail and wholesale car buying. Which is what the next volume ( Car Auctions 101) covers.

Gordon Wright has distilled over a decade of best practices he has developed, used, and tested on the dealership showroom sales floor into this training manual and step-by-step guide. You will learn the principles and approaches he used to build a new and successful sales career in the car business following 25+ years working in corporate marketing and sales roles. It’s time for you to reach your potential and discover how to supercharge your car sales career and become a showroom executive.

Are you looking for a side hustle that’s flexible, profitable, and doesn’t require years of experience or thousands of dollars to start? Easy Car Flipping 101: The Ultimate Side Hustle is your step-by-step guide to breaking into the exciting, high-reward world of car flipping. Imagine buying used cars at a fraction of their value, making a few smart upgrades, and reselling them for a significant profit—all while working on your own schedule. Whether you’re a car enthusiast or simply someone looking to earn extra income, this book has everything you need to know to get started.

“Dottie Frank’s books are sexy and hilarious. She has staked out the lowcountry of South Carolina as her personal literary property.” —Pat Conroy, author of The Prince of Tides Bulls Island is a supremely satisfying tale of honor, chance, and star-crossed love, infused with Southern wit...

Using interviews with unconventional entrepreneurs, the author's own wide-ranging experience with weird jobs, and extensive research, 101 Weird Ways to Make Money reveals unusual, sometimes dirty, yet profitable jobs and businesses. Whether you're looking for a job that suits your independent spirit, or want to start a new business, this unique book shows you moneymaking options you haven't considered.

Whether you're starting from scratch or flipping cars part-time, this guide will help you build the foundation for a profitable dealership business.

When someone sends you a referral it is like them lending you one of their cars. They are risking something precious to them, in this case their reputation and relationship with the person they are referring, but they are doing it because they know you and trust you. They expect you to take care of it and return it in the same or better condition. Referrals can be the key to a business-changing network of connections and self-generating opportunities. You just need to be the kind of person others are comfortable taking that risk with and you need to make sure you don’t wreck their ‘car’.

The first vehicle I bid on was a 2019 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack. I won the bid of $22,000 for the car, plus $2,500 in fees. The car was purchased for $29,500, which was damaged in the front. I paid $600 for a tow truck to pick it up and deliver it to a body and fender shop to be fixed. The body and fender shop charged me $6,000 to fix it, and I paid them. After it was done, I sold the car for $39,000. I made a profit of $7,900 in two months.

When Frank Ahrens, a middle-aged bachelor and 18-year veteran at the Washington Post, fell in love with a diplomat, his life changed dramatically. Following his new bride to her first appointment in Seoul, South Korea, Frank traded the newsroom for a corporate suite, becoming director of global communications at Hyundai Motors. In a land whose population is 97 percent Korean, he was one of fewer than 10 non-Koreans in a company of 5,000 employees.

Do you have the eyes, the ears, and the hands to be a Nanovator? You’re about to find out. In India, entire families—too poor to afford a car—crowd onto a single motor scooter every day to brave the tangled traffic lurching through the streets.