3 Key Takeaways for Dealers Your parts department should be driving revenue — not losing opportunities because of disconnected systems, inventory blind spots, or slow processes. Today’s customers expect speed, accuracy, and availability. If dealerships can’t deliver quickly, customers often move on. 1. Inventory Visibility Directly Impacts Sales Customers don’t want to wait while someone […]
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When dealership owners think about increasing the value of their business, they often focus on growing revenue or boosting profitability. While those things certainly matter, buyers and investors look at much more than annual earnings. The decisions you make today around taxes, operations, and recordkeeping can significantly impact how attractive your dealership is to a […]
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When did you last log into Lightspeed Learning? If the answer is “at implementation” or “never,” you’re not alone. As someone who works closely with Lightspeed Learning, I hear this more often than you might think. Many dealership teams complete their initial training, go live, and then move straight into the day-to-day pace of running […]
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Yamaha Golf Car Serial Number Decoding, Parts Price File, and Warehouse Availability Have Teed Off May 28, 2025 – South Jordan, UT — Lightspeed DMS, the most complete and integrated dealer management system for the outdoor recreation industry, today announced the launch of three powerful new Yamaha Golf Car integrations: Serial Number Decoding, Parts Price […]
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For many families, camp means fresh air, new friends, outdoor adventures, late-night laughs, and memories that stay with you long after summer ends. For children living with cancer, camp can mean even more. It can mean a chance to feel like a kid again. A chance to be surrounded by people who understand. A chance […]
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For trailer dealerships shopping for new software, price is often one of the first things discussed. That makes sense. Margins matter. Every investment deserves scrutiny. But when it comes to choosing the system that runs your inventory, sales, parts, service, accounting, and customer data, focusing only on the cheapest option can create bigger costs later. […]
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Here’s something you have probably already thought about too much. A customer pulls up your website on a Tuesday night, scrolls through your inventory for fifteen minutes, finds a unit they’re interested in, and then closes the tab. They never called and left a message. They never filled out the form. You will never know […]
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As the marine industry heads into peak boating season, one thing is clear: success today requires more than strong demand, it requires discipline, visibility, and adaptability. Dealerships are operating in a more complex environment than in years past. Margin pressure, shifting customer expectations, and increased operational demands are forcing leaders to rethink how their businesses […]
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I saw a meme along the lines of “All of us want to be great until we see the invoice.” This applies to any pursuit—business, athletic, civic, or personal—everything has a cost. When starting a dealership, you do your best to plan, but a lot happens that is not on your radar. Instead of another […]
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Who is behind the phones at Lightspeed? Beyond the statistics, our support team is composed of outdoor industry experts who understand the specific operational needs of power sports and marine dealerships. Meet the people driving our “human-first” support strategy and learn why industry expertise is the foundation of our technical proficiency. In a recent post, […]
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