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Why Brayleys Cars is rebuilding for growth
Brayleys Cars MD Paul Brayley explains why he has changed his group’s financial reporting year, its recruitment processes and its management systems.
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Sandicliffe MD Richard Hobbs on managing succession
Despite planning to make some big changes to the business, new Sandicliffe MD Richard Hobbs managed a smooth transition from outgoing boss Reg Tutt.
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Derek Hood on why JD Classics is turning down the volume
Derek Hood made £21.2 million profit selling 170 historic cars last year and is about to open a branch in California.
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Stoneacre MD Shaun Foweather: 'We are on the acquisition trail'
Shaun Foweather believes his group’s training academy will help it to £1bn turnover by 2020, as well as provide a future managing director.
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MD Jon Pochin on why Motorvogue's multi-franchise concept is the way to go
Motorvogue managing director Jon Pochin believes motor retail's entrepreneurial side is about to enjoy a resurgence.
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Rybrook Holdings' Henry Whale on creating 'money can't buy' experiences
MD Henry Whale woos wealthy customers with exclusive events, but says aftersales – whether McLaren or Mini – is the bedrock of his ‘family business’
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Steve Hood on TrustFord's new horizons
Steve Hood on why TrustFord will focus on used cars, fleet and online sales.
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CEM Day: ‘We thrive in periods of change’
Since it weathered the banking crisis of 2008, CEM Day's success has been closely tied to its finance, contract hire and leasing divisions.
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Peter Vardy: How to build ‘a world-class organisation’ (in 10 years)
Peter Vardy’s ambition is not to make money, but to be the best place to work and the best place to buy – it seems to be paying off.
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Charles Hurst: The people powerhouse at the heart of Lookers
Charles Hurst is a test-bed for many of Lookers' processes and procedures, not to mention delivering consistently good returns (and many of its chief execs).