Buy here pay here industry expert Brent Carmichael discusses what BHPH dealers can expect in 2011 with regards to inventory availability, funding, sales, portfolio performance, underwriting, collections, charge-offs, and compliance.
James L. "Butch" Williams, CPA, describes the health insurance credit available to small businesses in depth and even provides an example calculation.
Dealer Courtney Cole outlines how to set and achieve stretch goals for an auto dealership—large goals that are usually a result of meeting a set of smaller goals.
F&I Trainer Kirk Manzo discusses change in dealerships and how to motivate employees to adapt to change.
Allen Dobbins of AutoStar details some of the pitfalls of implementing technology solutions in business and discusses some of the helpful technologies that emerged in 2010.
Creating name recognition for your dealership can be accomplished many ways. Author David Keller discusses outside-the-box ways to promote your dealership that will get people in the community talking about you.
In southeast Ohio, the Don Wood Automotive is building a nationwide Web presence for its parts and accessories business. Learn about Dealer Jeff Wood’s strategy to further build his Internet empire, which currently encompasses 39 URLs, and his online parts and accessories business.
The legalities surrounding bird-dog, or referral, programs vary from state to state. Attorney Tom Hudson reminds readers why it’s important to seek legal advice before implementing such programs.
As dealers notice the comeback special finance is making, interest in the topic grows, as evidenced by the increasing number of calls Author and Consultant Greg Goebel has been receiving of late. He outlines some of the important issues dealers should consider before jumping back into special finance.
The Auto Dealer Monthly 2010 Digital Marketing Awards highlight a few of the best dealership websites in the industry, including single-point franchise sites, independent dealer sites, group franchise sites and specialty sites. See who stood out from the pack and why.
