The software that your dealership uses is pivotal to achieving success. In saying that, before you choose a software to use at your dealership there are a few things that you need to know and consider…
Here are 5 Things You Need to Consider to Choose the Best Software for Your Dealership.
1. Software is Dealer Specific
The first and most important that you need to consider before choosing a software is if the software is dealer specific. So many businesses mistakenly choose standard software systems to manage their business only to find out that it is not compatible to their specific needs.
To get the most out of your management system it is important that you choose a system that is Motor Dealer Specific. Speak to different providers, see if they have the features that cater towards Motor Sales in the UAE. Your management system needs to provide you with the tools to trade and manage seamlessly without any limitations.
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2. Software is Easy-to-Use
It may seem obvious, but many businesses still make the mistake of choosing complex software’s to manage their business. The problem with choosing a complex software to manage your dealership is it increases the risk of making a costly error.
The management software that your Dealership chooses should be simple, easy to use and easy to train. Your staff should instantly know how to operate the system, how to access different areas, and input relevant data without needing any major direction or training.
The benefit of choosing a software that is easy to use is it will increase efficiency at your dealership, will reduce the risk of error and more importantly will be easier to teach new staff.
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3. Automates Daily Tasks
The main reason why a business implements a management software is to streamline daily tasks. Another important thing to look at before choosing a management is if the system will automate your dealerships daily tasks.
Speak to different providers and see what type of automation technology they can provide. Let them know what tasks you want to automate and see if they have a solution in place that may help your dealerships operations. The more tasks that your management system can automate, the more time you will get to focus on your number one priority of growing the dealership.
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4. The Software Has No Limitations
The Management Software that your Dealership chooses must help and allow you to grow. Many software’s have growth limitations or require further investment in order to use the system if and when you grow.
The main reason for having a Dealership Management Software is to reduce your time spent working in the dealership instead of working on the dealership. It is important that you choose a system that has no limitations based on your usage, sales numbers or need.
5. Available Support
This point is so important and often goes overlooked! It is important that your dealership chooses a software provider that can provide quick and reliable support when and if you need it!
When it comes to software, there are always going to be unforeseen problems. That’s why the level of support received is vital to keeping your business operating smoothly. Before choosing a provider ask what support they provide. You ultimately want to choose a provider that offers unlimited, 7 days a week phone support.
Final Word,
The management software that your dealership chooses can and will play a huge role in determining whether you are successful or not. Before choosing a management software to use it is important to consider the 5 points presented.
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About EasyCars,
EasyCars by Jeal is a UAE Motor Industry Specific, Dealer Management Software that automates the daily tasks of running a motor dealership. Using the latest technologies, EasyCars removes frustrations experienced at the dealership - opening the doors to future growth.
EasyCars features include Simple Stock Management, Automated Advertising, Automatic VAT Calculations, Xero Accounting Integration, Facebook Automotive Inventory Ads, Dealer Websites and Business Reporting in the one central management software.
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