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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,…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

How to Find and Work with a Recruiter by: Ian McEwen President The best recruiters are active in the industry sectors they serve. For employers and job seekers, working with…

Ask the right questions and steer your career - Questions a Candidate Should Ask by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research Is this the right fit for you? It's important…

Staff Meetings: Tune-up to avoid Tune-out by: Ian K. McEwen President Throughout our Management Consulting practice, we often counsel our clients on the need to continually engage their employees in…

Attract and Retain Good People by: Ian K. McEwen President This is the 1st in a series of articles that are designed to help you - the automotive retailer, attract…

Automotive Customer Service Is Not A Department... It's An Attitude by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research Earning repeat business in today's competitive, automotive business world may be directly related…

Automotive Marketing That Works by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research The greatest writers of all time do it. Advertising agencies depend on it. The malls do it. Automotive dealerships…

Business Dress Code. What's smart. What's not. And who says so? by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research Do you remember when men wore 3-piece power suits in the boardroom?…

Common Sense Email Etiquette by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research Don't forget your manners for the sake of convenience. Regard for correct protocol costs positively nothing, but disregard can…

Demystifying Executive Recruiters by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research Does the thought of hiring an executive recruiter entice you? Something, however, makes you stop short. Are you afraid you…

Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace.So what's all the hype about? by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research So you have a high IQ! What about your EQ or Emotional Intelligence?…

How Do I Market Myself? by: Ian McEwen President Now that you are committed to make a career change, the next step is to build a business plan to separate…

Make Your Career Your New Year's Resolution by: Ian McEwen President So you are beginning a new year, and you think you have your game plan mapped out. Just like…

Resumés that Rock! by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research Ready...Set...Go..! You have 30 seconds to make an overall first impression. That's how long employers will spend scanning your resume.…

Have I Made the Right Choice? What do I ask the References? by: Ian K. McEwen President A key part of the hiring process is checking the references for the…

Make your Resumé Stand Out by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research Here's how to make your resumé stand out: Edit! Edit! Edit! Spell-check is the first step to editing…

Hiring Great People - some fundamental questions for success by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research Hiring Great People - It's difficult finding that perfect employee, but here are some…

Hiring Pitfalls - avoid these common mistakes by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research It is difficult to fill holes in existing teams by locating hard-to-find people who possess unique…

Ten Tips for Writing Concise Resumés by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research In today's world, brevity counts. Employers don't have time, and simply refuse to read long resumés that…

How Do I Find the Good Ones? - Sifting Through Resumés by: Ian K. McEwen President You've done a great job presenting a new career opportunity at your business -…

Niche Businesses Finish First by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research Would you invest in your own automotive business if you didn't already own it? Now there's a provocative question!…

Sales Protocol Intelligence Outclass the Competition by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research "The world was my oyster but I used the wrong fork."  Oscar Wilde Competition in the business…

The Job Interview - Make the Sale by: Ian McEwen President You have all the qualifications for the position, and you've got a great resumé, but the one who is…

The 1st Week - Getting off to a good start by: Ian K. McEwen President In this series of articles, we have talked about: promoting your business to prospective employees;…

The Professional Interview: Get Ready! You will answer these tricky questions - Questions a Candidate Should be Prepared to Answer by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research The Professional Interview…

Who is the Right Person to Fill My Vacant Sales Manager Position? by: Ian K. McEwen President Your current Sales Manager has given you notice that he/she will be leaving…

Who's Firing Whom? by: Ian K. McEwen President Sooner or later, employers and employees face the issue of dealing with a career adjustment! Whose fault is it? At some point…

The Job Interview - What to Expect by: Ian K. McEwen President As a result of your polished resumé and an excellent cover letter, you have met the initial experience…

Acing the Professional Interview - Lights! Camera! Action! by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research The interview places you in the spotlight -- With good preparation and lots of practice for…

Passed Over Again... How Do I Get That Promotion? by: Ian McEwen President In our executive search practice, we see many people who have become disillusioned and frustrated with their…

I just got my Pink Slip... Now what do I do? by: Ian McEwen President Today's economic downturn in the auto industry is a reality. This sector is shedding jobs…

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,…

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…

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…

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,…

How to Find and Work with a Recruiter by: Ian McEwen President The best recruiters are active in the industry sectors they serve. For employers and job seekers, working with…

Staff Meetings: Tune-up to avoid Tune-out by: Ian K. McEwen President Throughout our Management Consulting practice, we often counsel our clients on the need to continually engage their employees in…

Attract and Retain Good People by: Ian K. McEwen President This is the 1st in a series of articles that are designed to help you - the automotive retailer, attract…

Automotive Customer Service Is Not A Department... It's An Attitude by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research Earning repeat business in today's competitive, automotive business world may be directly related…

Automotive Marketing That Works by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research The greatest writers of all time do it. Advertising agencies depend on it. The malls do it. Automotive dealerships…

Business Dress Code. What's smart. What's not. And who says so? by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research Do you remember when men wore 3-piece power suits in the boardroom?…

Demystifying Executive Recruiters by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research Does the thought of hiring an executive recruiter entice you? Something, however, makes you stop short. Are you afraid you…

Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace.So what's all the hype about? by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research So you have a high IQ! What about your EQ or Emotional Intelligence?…

Have I Made the Right Choice? What do I ask the References? by: Ian K. McEwen President A key part of the hiring process is checking the references for the…

Hiring Great People - some fundamental questions for success by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research Hiring Great People - It's difficult finding that perfect employee, but here are some…

Hiring Pitfalls - avoid these common mistakes by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research It is difficult to fill holes in existing teams by locating hard-to-find people who possess unique…

How Do I Find the Good Ones? - Sifting Through Resumés by: Ian K. McEwen President You've done a great job presenting a new career opportunity at your business -…

Niche Businesses Finish First by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research Would you invest in your own automotive business if you didn't already own it? Now there's a provocative question!…

Sales Protocol Intelligence Outclass the Competition by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research "The world was my oyster but I used the wrong fork."  Oscar Wilde Competition in the business…

The 1st Week - Getting off to a good start by: Ian K. McEwen President In this series of articles, we have talked about: promoting your business to prospective employees;…

Who is the Right Person to Fill My Vacant Sales Manager Position? by: Ian K. McEwen President Your current Sales Manager has given you notice that he/she will be leaving…

Who's Firing Whom? by: Ian K. McEwen President Sooner or later, employers and employees face the issue of dealing with a career adjustment! Whose fault is it? At some point…

I just got my Pink Slip... Now what do I do? by: Ian McEwen President Today's economic downturn in the auto industry is a reality. This sector is shedding jobs…

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,…

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…

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…

How to Find and Work with a Recruiter by: Ian McEwen President The best recruiters are active in the industry sectors they serve. For employers and job seekers, working with…

Ask the right questions and steer your career - Questions a Candidate Should Ask by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research Is this the right fit for you? It's important…

Business Dress Code. What's smart. What's not. And who says so? by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research Do you remember when men wore 3-piece power suits in the boardroom?…

Common Sense Email Etiquette by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research Don't forget your manners for the sake of convenience. Regard for correct protocol costs positively nothing, but disregard can…

Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace.So what's all the hype about? by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research So you have a high IQ! What about your EQ or Emotional Intelligence?…

How Do I Market Myself? by: Ian McEwen President Now that you are committed to make a career change, the next step is to build a business plan to separate…

Make Your Career Your New Year's Resolution by: Ian McEwen President So you are beginning a new year, and you think you have your game plan mapped out. Just like…

Resumés that Rock! by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research Ready...Set...Go..! You have 30 seconds to make an overall first impression. That's how long employers will spend scanning your resume.…

Make your Resumé Stand Out by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research Here's how to make your resumé stand out: Edit! Edit! Edit! Spell-check is the first step to editing…

Ten Tips for Writing Concise Resumés by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research In today's world, brevity counts. Employers don't have time, and simply refuse to read long resumés that…

Sales Protocol Intelligence Outclass the Competition by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research "The world was my oyster but I used the wrong fork."  Oscar Wilde Competition in the business…

The Job Interview - Make the Sale by: Ian McEwen President You have all the qualifications for the position, and you've got a great resumé, but the one who is…

The Professional Interview: Get Ready! You will answer these tricky questions - Questions a Candidate Should be Prepared to Answer by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research The Professional Interview…

Who's Firing Whom? by: Ian K. McEwen President Sooner or later, employers and employees face the issue of dealing with a career adjustment! Whose fault is it? At some point…

The Job Interview - What to Expect by: Ian K. McEwen President As a result of your polished resumé and an excellent cover letter, you have met the initial experience…

Acing the Professional Interview - Lights! Camera! Action! by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research The interview places you in the spotlight -- With good preparation and lots of practice for…

Passed Over Again... How Do I Get That Promotion? by: Ian McEwen President In our executive search practice, we see many people who have become disillusioned and frustrated with their…

I just got my Pink Slip... Now what do I do? by: Ian McEwen President Today's economic downturn in the auto industry is a reality. This sector is shedding jobs…