Rev up sales – Don’t let the momentum from Clunkers stall

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Abstract: Cash for Clunkers attracted a lot of attention last year. But, before the publicity completely fades away, there are ways to bring shoppers in the door — and persuade them to buy. This article describes several such techniques. At the same time, dealers will need to balance their inventory needs with their manufacturer’s flexibility — and, if layoffs are necessary, they should be based on performance, not tenure or emotion. A sidebar explains how recent inventory cuts could increase taxes if appropriate steps aren’t taken.