It doesn’t need me to tell you that it’s tough out there just now, writes BDN editor Paul Smith. Registrations are struggling, dealers large and small have closed and feedback suggests showroom footfall is not encouraging.
We shouldn’t forget, however, that there is good news to be found, too, which British Dealer News always tries to report – dealers expanding, a raft of well-received new models for 2019 revealed at Intermot, EICMA and Motorcycle Live, and a fresh and exciting approach to promoting the interests of our industry with government and the powers that be (see main article on this eletter).
Let’s be honest, good news is always welcome, so wouldn’t it be nice, as we head towards Christmas and the optimism of the annual trade show, if there were something we could do as individuals to help instil more feel-good and boost industry moral?
We can do that by allocating a couple of minutes to vote in the eBay for Business BDN Industry Awards 2019.
Voting only involves making seven simple nominations as a wee thank you to the people who have helped you to make the most of this challenging year. A no-brainer, then!
The seven categories whose awards are decided by industry votes include the attractive motorcycles, scooters, and rider products which have helped to bring people over the threshold of your showroom and part with their cash. On a human level, the remaining awards reflect the dedication of the distributors, service providers and the reps who have gone above and beyond to keep you supplied with the appealing and saleable stock that has boosted your bottom line.
Please vote now, rather than leaving it to the last minute. You can either fill out the form that was inserted in your November issue of British Dealer News of vote online using our website.There’s a “Vote Now” panel on the home page or you can access the form by clicking here.