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Thursday, 13 September 2012
Tuesday, 11 September 2012
Monday, 10 September 2012
The bottom line on expense management
When it comes to managing expenses, Moore Stevens partner, Brett Fowler delivered some great advice on ‘How to Reduce your Operating Costs and Improve your Bottom Line’ in the first of four Manheim Management Workshops held on Friday morning of the Convention. Here’s his presentation:
A magic lunch
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| The Pentana team at the Trade Village Luncheon. |
Sunday, 9 September 2012
And the winner is...
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| Rod McGeoch wraps-up the 2012 AADA Convention. |
In addition to leading the winning bid for the 2000 Olympic Games, Rod McGeoch has been described as an ‘exceptional public speaker’. Well after seeing his closing keynote “Thriving in a Competitive Environment” on the final day of the Convention, that description was absolutely spot on. I could think of other superlatives to describe his keynote, but I’m sure I wouldn’t do it justice, so I've saved his entire presentation which you can hear by clicking this link – and believe me, it’s awesome. http://enews.ebusinessmedia.com.au/client/aada/2012/audio/Rod_mcgeoch.mp3
Turning touchpoints into profitpoints
The Deloitte Panel comprising five members of Deloitte Consulting is consistently rated one of the most popular sessions at the Convention, and this year was no exception with a discussion that focused on 'Dealership Profit Opportunities in Existing Customer Touchpoints'. By improving existing customer relationships dealerships can increase their marketshare, sales and customer loyalty. Dealers were asked to participate in a Q&A where their questions were passed on to some of the industry's most exprienced practioners.
Digital marketing made easy
If traditional marketing isn't working for you, why not implement some of Nic Chamberlain's timely and practical ideas on how to grow your business using effective social media, email marketing and digital media strategies.
What don't you know about your dealer franchise agreement?
Representing M+K Lawyers, James Sturgess and Paul Kirton combine their knowledge to put 'Dealer Franchise Agreements Under the Microscope' providing valuable insights into the rights and obligations of all parties involved in running a dealership.
How to fix your 'fixed ops'
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| Jim Bernardi. |
Doctor takes the cake at lunch
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| Salefest Advertising MD Patrick Tessier and Dr. John Hewson. |
Here’s how Ian Leslie, a founding journalist on 60 Minutes, three time Logie and Walkley Award winner introduced Dr. John Hewson at the AADA Glass’s Luncheon:
“John Hewson is an eminent Australian, a man we turn to on matters of the national economy. Graduate of Economics, Sydney Uni. Two Masters Degrees and a Doctorate in Economics, John Hopkins University, Baltimore. Banker, businessman and journalist.
He’s worked for Treasury, the RBA, writes for BRW.
Chiefs of staff and advisor to the Prime Minister and Treasury in the Fraser Government.
Up to that point, the Australian electorate didn’t know much about him – we quickly would.
Shadow Finance Minister and Shadow Treasurer, he challenged Paul Keating to debate him on the economy.
In just three years in Federal Parliament the boy from Kogarah High was elected leader of the Liberal Party.
He made ground on the Hawke Government in opinion polls as the Australian economy struggled.
Hawke went, Keating became Prime Minister and the fight was on...banker to the rich versus defender of the working class.
Hewson launched “Fight Back” – a radical economic policy package. At its centre, a goods and consumption tax, the GST.
To the left side of politics, shifting the direct tax burden from the wealthy to indirect taxation of consumers.
That assault forced John Hewson into a partial back down. He agreed not to levy the GST on food.
The polls still supported a Coalition victory. 10 days before polling day, and the moment the commentators say John Hewson lost the election.
The birthday cake interview and a simple question that exposed the complications of his economic package....
In his 40 years analysing and forecasting economies, in which time his predictions have been generally bang on, he tells me he finds the current situation the most difficult to predict.
So what’s ahead for us for the next 10 years, and what impact might it have on the retail vehicle sector...”
Dr. John Hewson's entire presentation, click the link:
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