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The road taken – 3-year strategic plan may alter map for success
March / April 2009
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 901
Abstract: Certain factors affecting your dealership’s success can’t be controlled, such as national vehicle sales trends and the state of the economy. Other things you can control, such as how you plan for your dealership’s future. Strategic planning is now more important than ever as you fight to stay on the course to success.
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DEALER DIGEST – EESA gives dealers a marketing tool
January / February 2009
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 512
Abstract: Featured in this issue is news about the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA), which gives dealers a new marketing tool for selling vehicles; predictions on 2009 health care costs; and information on how to spot “actively disengaged” employees at your dealership.
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Take it to HEART – Federal law boosts employee benefits of reservists
January / February 2009
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 576
Abstract: Dealerships with employees in the military reserves must follow some new rules of engagement. The Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 (HEART), signed by the president in June 2008, gives breaks on a number of employee benefits to men and women called to active military duty.
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Internal controls – How to detect and deter employee fraud
January / February 2009
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 1117
Abstract: Internal controls have always been important for dealerships. They help protect you from losing money to mistakes, faulty procedures or theft, and an evaluation of their effectiveness is now a big part of the audit process. And in these difficult economic times, internal controls are more important than ever.
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3 ways to beat the cash flow blues
January / February 2009
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 744
Abstract: A dropoff in sales volume. Lower profit margins. Tighter credit for both customers and auto dealerships. Circumstances such as these can easily lead to a cash flow problem. Fortunately, there are ways to beat the cash flow blues, and this article gives you three of them.
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Think outside the newsstand – Retool your advertising budget and sell more
Winter 2009
Newsletter: Auto Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 623
Abstract: Even when cash is tight and sales are slow, dealers can advertise smarter by reallocating spending to less expensive — and more effective — alternatives. Take a minute and consider your advertising mix. Is it giving you the biggest bang for your buck?
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2 F&I compliance areas that demand your attention
Winter 2009
Newsletter: Auto Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 668
Abstract: Credit reporting laws and Truth in Lending/Regulation Z are two areas of consumer protection that continue to demand priority attention. To avert trouble, you need to develop clear policies and procedures and update them as needed; train F&I employees thoroughly; and monitor and enforce adherence.
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Is it time to gift?
Winter 2009
Newsletter: Auto Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 879
Abstract: The holidays are over, but you may want to consider one last gift for your family members: an equity position in your dealership. Now may be the optimal time to transfer shares because you can take advantage of low market values and decreased marketability.
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Baby, it’s cold outside – Tap into your frozen cash stash
Winter 2009
Newsletter: Auto Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 980
Abstract: Every dealership experiences cash flow problems from time to time. But right now shortfalls seem the norm, rather than the exception. Stricter credit policies and frozen lines of credit are forcing dealers to look beyond traditional bank loans to make up the difference. Here are some ideas to alleviate the cash crunch.
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DEALER DIGEST – S corporation red flags attract bullish IRS auditors
November / December 2008
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 532
Abstract: Discussed in this issue are certain red flags that attract IRS auditors to S corporations, particularly shareholder compensation that seems unreasonably low, and how creative service department managers are learning that high fuel costs can be good for fees. Also discussed is a way to wrap various employee benefit plans into one comprehensive plan.
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5 ways to fire up your sales staff
November / December 2008
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 311
Abstract: Generating a positive environment for your sales staff is more important now than ever, even though it might be a hard match to light these days. This article presents some ideas for helping you better understand your sales force and the best ways to motivate them.
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Get a new lease on LIFO – Recent IRS pooling method fosters tax advantage
November / December 2008
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 560
Abstract: If you didn’t get a chance to use the last-in, first-out (LIFO) single-pool method when accounting for your inventory last year, you might want to make the switch for your dealership’s 2008 tax returns. You might be in for some tax savings.
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Unrecorded liabilities affect your dealership’s net worth
November / December 2008
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 638
Abstract: Do you know what your dealership is really worth? If you’re planning to apply for a loan, hoping to impress an investor or gearing up for a future sale, you’ll need to find out. Make sure you’re tallying your assets correctly — what you don’t count could hurt you. (Updated 12/30/12)
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Finance and insurance – Internet presence, compliance summon management response
November / December 2008
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 947
Abstract: Two major issues that promise to affect dealership Finance and Insurance (F&I) departments in 2009 are Internet presence and regulatory compliance. This article discusses both the opportunities and the challenges that these areas provide.
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Now and later – Time these 2008 tax strategies
Fall 2008
Newsletter: Auto Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 861
Abstract: Some tax planning issues don’t have to be addressed until the time of filing — for example, turning a net operating loss (NOL) into a tax benefit. But other strategies need to be launched before the end of the year to work, such as making qualified asset purchases so that you can benefit from Section 179 expensing and 50% bonus depreciation.
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Carrying their own weight – How to keep on top of your technicians’ performance
Fall 2008
Newsletter: Auto Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 1291
Abstract: Do you know, at any given time — not just toward the end of the month — how your service technicians are doing? Because of how important your service department’s revenue is to your dealership’s bottom line, the answer better be “yes.”