Growing Together with Cart Mart Challenges and Goals In finding a dealer management system partner, Brian has a vision in mind of what they’re looking for: “Our challenge has always been to find the right operating system that can take everything that we do, and be able to integrate in different locations, because we have […]
Discover the power of Lightspeed through live demonstrations, Q&A’s, and more at NATDA 2023 It’s August, which means everyone at Lightspeed is looking forward to spending a few days in Nashville, TN at the Music City Center attending the premier trailer industry trade show, 2023 NATDA Trailer Show, August 30-31. #TheTrailerShow is one of the […]
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Elevators have been around since the 1800’s. In 1950 the first “no operator” elevator came into service. Imagine, prior to elevators people walked up the stairs. Granted they were not skyscrapers, but they did have 3 floors, maybe even a couple more. In 2013, a 47-story building was built without an elevator. When I boarded […]
Jayco Presents Multiple Awards to Dealers using Lightspeed At Lightspeed, we do everything we can to help our customers streamline their business operations and help dealers stay connected with both their inventory as well as their customers. It’s always a great honor to be recognized by industry leaders, especially at the Jayco 2023 Dealership Homecoming. […]
By Brian LucasThe Accounting Guys In the quest for optimal simplicity and accuracy, dealerships strive to find the elusive Holy Grail of Dealership Management Systems (DMS). One key attribute of the best DMS’s is Integrated Accounting—an often-unsung solution to streamline operations and achieve unparalleled reporting capabilities. This article delves into the numerous benefits of adopting […]
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Sunbithttps://sunbit.com/ Pay-over-time financing can be an incredible tool to drive more business, especially for repairs, service, parts, rentals, and accessories transactions. This article aims to demystify pay-over-time financing and highlight its potential to benefit your dealership. What is Pay-Over-Time Financing? Pay-over-time financing is a flexible payment solution that allows customers to purchase products or services […]
See competitor unit pricing information and performance data so you can make better business decisions When it comes to decision-making, data is power. And there’s no shortage of data in the comprehensive monthly reports generated by Lightspeed’s automated benchmarking service. These reports show how your dealership compares nationally See competitor unit pricing information and performance […]
Simplify inventory management by easily tracking serialized parts. Lightspeed Parts Operations software provides an easy-to-use inventory management and point-of-sale interface designed to maximize efficiency and profitability. Now, with new enhancements made to the Parts Module, you can mark parts as ‘Serialized’ and track them individually by their unique serial numbers. The option to add notes […]
In my work with dealers across the country, I’m always amazed at the number of Parts Managers who don’t use the Buying Guide built into their parts ordering system. When I ask why they don’t use it, I typically get a few responses: either they don’t understand how the system works, or they tried it […]
Over the pandemic-riddled 12-month period of April 2020 through March 2021, it took boat dealers an average of 70.5 days to complete service on a new boat under warranty. This isn’t a rough estimate —this data comes directly from the Lightspeed dealership management systems of real boat dealers. This jaw-dropping statistic also underscores a number […]
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