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To catch a thief – How dealer-owners can curtail employee theft
Winter 2014
Newsletter: Auto Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 544
Abstract: Many dealers are the victim of employee theft or dishonesty without knowing it. If strong internal controls aren’t in place, many employee indiscretions are too well hidden to attract attention. This article discusses how to perform a “mini-audit” of the business office, showroom, F&I department, parts and accessories stockroom, and service bay.
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Do your portfolio returns measure up?
May / June 2013
Newsletter: Planning for Prosperity / Wealth Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 544
Abstract: It’s disappointing to find that the value of one’s portfolio isn’t keeping pace with stock market gains. While that feeling is understandable, it’s important to make sure that performance is being measured correctly. This article examines how to evaluate the performance of investments relative to other investments or a benchmark index.
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Are your firewalls “up to code”?
November / December 2011
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 544
Abstract: A Dealer Management System (DMS) is a primary tool in the everyday operation of a dealership. But could it also give data thieves access to customers’ personal information? This article discusses how important it is that a dealer evaluate its DMS firewalls — the bundled software designed to prevent Internet intruders from accessing nonpublic information. The article looks at the FTC rule designed to protect customer information on a DMS, and how firewalls accomplish this.
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3 business financing options in a tight credit market
Year End 2008
Newsletter: Trendlines
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 544
Abstract: In any economy, cash is king. But when the economy makes life a little more difficult, as it has been doing recently, cash’s regality only increases. For this reason, many small to midsize companies are looking to outside financing — in a decidedly tight credit market — for an infusion of dollars. This article offers three options to consider.