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Digitalby Erica DanfordDecember 21, 2021

8 Ways Small Dealers Can Compete With Big Franchises

The digitization of the auto retail and finance industry has helped level the playing field for dealers who are willing to invest in new tools — no matter your size or location.

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Showroomby Danielle CumbeeDecember 20, 2021

Knock, Knock. Who’s There? Your Winning Sales Strategy

If you take the time and effort to practice the required skills, which are applicable to both cold-calling and referral selling, you will be prepared for any situation and excel at uncovering opportunities regardless of where they lie.

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Showroomby Lauren DonalsonDecember 16, 2021

Data Show Dealer Sales Activity Healthier When Ad Budgets Remain Intact

Even if new vehicle inventories remain lower than average, it’s important to promote other avenues to build revenue so that customers remain loyal when inventories eventually return to more normal levels.

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Digitalby Kyle RauziDecember 15, 2021

How to Perfectly Manage Your Cash Flow in the Auto Industry

The "this is the way we've always done it" mindset infects every industry, and auto dealerships are not immune. Using PO systems and getting rid of checks is not a new idea, but it's been surprisingly slow to catch on.

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Digitalby Christina Wofford December 7, 2021

Top 7 Ways Dealers Can Turbocharge Their Used Car Inventory

Dealers who build a used inventory strategy can now use it as a backbone of their success moving forward.

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F&Iby Justin B GasmanDecember 7, 2021

Ready, Set, Poised for Success

Having the mentality of “do it now,” instead of “it can wait until later” is what separates the real pros in this business.

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Complianceby Gil Van OverNovember 30, 2021

Excuses to Deflect Criticism

Don’t let lame excuses for non-compliance derail your dealer’s efforts.

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F&Iby Wei FanNovember 30, 2021

Lessors are Still Not Planning for the Shift to Electrification

Few people have a crystal ball showing when this eventual shift in preference to EV vehicles will take place. However, based on the actions of vehicle manufacturers and governments, we know this is where the industry is headed.

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Auto Financeby StaffNovember 30, 2021

Black Book: Weekly Market Updates

Days-to-turn for used retail listings have slightly increased and now sits just above 38 days, which is still lower than what is typically expected.

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Complianceby James Ganther, Esq.November 22, 2021

The Perils of Compelling Vaccination

In the situation we’re talking about here, everyone is protected, except the private employer.

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