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Rental Operationsby Angela MargolitFebruary 1, 2005

Internet Connectivity vs. GDS Connectivity -– Why You Need Both

With more consumers booking online, independent rental businesses need to invest in a professional-level Web site and to decide whether affiliating with a GDS chain code makes financial sense.

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Rental Operationsby Dr. Wallace R. Johnston, Ph.D.January 1, 2005

Sharpening Your Hiring Skills

A thorough job interview presents an opportunity to assess an applicant’s work habits, communication skills and ability to get along with coworkers.

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Rental Operationsby Mike KaneJanuary 1, 2005

Moving Service to the Fast Lane

Is your Web site filled with clutter and hard to navigate? Are your rental procedures overly complex, leading to long waiting periods for customers? If so, it's time to reevaluate and streamline.

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Fleet Insuranceby Michael LaPlacaNovember 1, 2004

SLI -- A Great Product But Do You Know Your State's Regulations?

Regulation of SLI sales falls under the jurisdiction of state insurance departments. Some states require a special limited license to sell SLI.

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Rental Operationsby StaffNovember 1, 2004

If There Was an Excuse Hall of Fame…

Auto Rental News’ Lamest Customer Excuse Contest drew a bevy of entries detailing excuses from customers returning damaged cars. Here are some of the most outlandish.

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Rental Operationsby Mike KaneNovember 1, 2004

Finding and Challenging Staff Committed to Your RAC’s Success

Tap your brightest employees to get referrals, and take steps to ensure new employees are intellectually engaged and see long-term career potential.

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Rental Operationsby Cathy StephensSeptember 1, 2004

A Q&A With DTG President and CEO Gary Paxton

Gary Paxton has served as president and CEO of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group since October 2003. ARN recently interviewed him about the industry's progress in the airport market.

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Rental Operationsby Ken StellonSeptember 1, 2004

Creative Strategies for Overcoming Customer Objections

This three-step action plan can help your frontline team establish greater rapport with customers so they’re more receptive to optional products and upgrades at the counter and over the phone.

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Rental Operationsby Ziad Khoury, Rick Zoppi and Mary Jane E. WellsJuly 1, 2004

It’s Time to Ditch the Incremental Sales Stigma

High-pressure sales techniques don’t fuel incremental sales. The truth is, the products genuinely add value to the customer experience and help build customer relationships.

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Rental Softwareby Cathy StephensJuly 1, 2004

The Call for Competition in Insurance Replacement

One company, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, has more than 85% market share. But competitors and industry software providers are stepping up efforts to challenge the company's dominance.

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