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The Business Office – Profit Centre by: Ian K. McEwen The automotive industry today is very dynamic and constantly changing, especially to respond to meet in the needs of well-informed, high-tech consumers. Within any dealership, The Business Office is one of 4 key departments (vehicle sales, service, & parts) with the ability to generate significant […]

We Gotta Get Out of This Place! by: Ian K. McEwen As we close out another year, many take the time to reflect on careers and possible changes. In our recruiting/outplacment practice, we hear employees comment about frustration, boredom and ‘spinning one’s wheels’. Career satisfaction is waning and the employee is becoming disorientated and out […]

Second Job Interview by: Ian McEwen President Congratulations! You have done everything right so far. Obviously, the prospective company is serious about bringing you on board. Now you have the opportunity to seal the deal – so don’t blow it! Generally, the first interview is to determine if you have the qualifications and skill set […]

Employee Terminations by: Ian K. McEwen Employee terminations are a part of business life. Laying somebody off can be stressful and complex. Remember, no one person is bigger than the company. We all know that employee turnover has many negative effects on our businesses – company performance, legal costs, morale and productivity issues and personal/emotional […]

My Franchise Has Been Terminated… Now What Do I Do? by: Ian K. McEwen, President, with contributions from John D. Radford As businesses finalize their business plans for next year, many are finding the need more so than ever to recruit strong leaders. So in an interview or in checking references, how do you determine […]