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  • Don’t Bank on Budget

    Stocking a tiered range of batteries is common practice for factors, but some sales staff are tempted int ...

    Stocking a tiered range of batteries is common practice for factors, but some sales staff are tempted into selling the budget products first to guarantee a sale. Platinum International explains why ma ...

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  • Plugging the Right Products

    With diesel-powered vehicle sales now under severe pressure from environmentalists and politicians, now i ...

    With diesel-powered vehicle sales now under severe pressure from environmentalists and politicians, now is a good time to investigate the role of glow plugs and look at how distributors can maximise s ...

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  • Selling with Substance & Sizzle

    Dee Blick, Kalimex retained Chartered Marketer, explains why motor factors should focus on building a str ...

    Dee Blick, Kalimex retained Chartered Marketer, explains why motor factors should focus on building a strong relationship with their customers. Customers know they’re in demand. They can buy online or ...

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  • Tools for Schools

    The hand-held induction heating tool, the Mini-Ductor Venom, has given the next generation of automotive ...

    The hand-held induction heating tool, the Mini-Ductor Venom, has given the next generation of automotive technicians at an engineering college the chance to develop their skills and knowledge in a saf ...

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  • Seize the Opportunity

    BM Catalysts’ Commercial Director, Mark Blinston, discusses how to generate and take advantage of upselli ...

    BM Catalysts’ Commercial Director, Mark Blinston, discusses how to generate and take advantage of upselling opportunities. Everyone knows that mints and chocolates are kept by the till in petrol stati ...

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  • ‘SME Owners in the Dark About Leasing’

    Research has found that 29% of decision makers believe that their business setup is not favourable to lea ...

    Research has found that 29% of decision makers believe that their business setup is not favourable to leasing and yet 32% are feeling overwhelmed by vehicle management admin.’ Fleet management company ...

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  • Filtering Through

    ALCO Filters is a European manufacturer of oil, fuel, air, cabin and hydraulic filters for automotive, ag ...

    ALCO Filters is a European manufacturer of oil, fuel, air, cabin and hydraulic filters for automotive, agricultural and industrial applications. PMF finds out a little more about the products and the ...

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  • Gates Technical Workshop Experiences

    Mechanics from over 60 garages in the south of England have taken part in Gates Technical Workshop exper ...

    Mechanics from over 60 garages in the south of England have taken part in Gates Technical Workshop experiences, organised by a Dorset motor factor. PMF goes behind the scenes to see how the sessions ...

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  • What Does a Change to the Discount Rate Mean to You?

    In February, Lord Chancellor Liz Truss made an important announcement in respect of the Discount Rate, PM ...

    In February, Lord Chancellor Liz Truss made an important announcement in respect of the Discount Rate, PMF speaks to chartered insurance broker Boswell Aftermarket to see what effect this could have o ...

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  • What Makes a Good Leader?

    Zara Ross, Chief Executive at Ben, the not-for-profit organisation that partners with the automotive indu ...

    Zara Ross, Chief Executive at Ben, the not-for-profit organisation that partners with the automotive industry to provide support for life to its people, shares some top tips for being a strong leader. ...

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