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Dealer Ops•by Scott Dreisbach•January 1, 2013

Prescription For "Wholesale Pain" Cont'd

Scott Dreisbach - Your stocking guide needs to be based on actual sales rate, not forecasts. This “ideal” stocking guide number should then be compared on a daily basis to the actual availability for each category and model year.

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Dealer Ops•by Carlos Rodriguez•January 1, 2013

The New Employee You Just Hired Committed Bank Fraud: The Value Of Background Checks Cont'd

Carlos Rodriguez - Now that background checks are more common, job seekers are recognizing the importance of taking steps to ensure that information in the public domain is correct and presents them in an appropriate light.

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Dealer Ops•by David Keller, CPA, CFE•January 1, 2013

Related Finance Company Considerations: A Difficult Decision That Requires Extensive Review Cont'd

David Keller - You should review all the legal implications with an attorney who is familiar with the BHPH and RFC industry to ensure your paperwork and other related documents comply with all regulations and laws...

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Dealer Ops•by John Carroll•January 1, 2013

Franchise Options For The Independent Dealer A Look At Payless And Thrifty Car Sales Cont'd

John Carroll - “After the brand, it’s undoubtedly dealer support,” added Harley about the benefits of a franchise deal. “If you’re the prospect and you become the franchisee, we don’t say ‘Good luck. Send us a check every month.’”

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Dealer Ops•by John Carroll•January 1, 2013

Franchise Options For The Independent Dealer A Look At Payless And Thrifty Car Sales Cont'd

John Carroll - To stay in the fold, dealers in both groups have a set of standards to maintain. The appearance of the lot has to retain a franchise look with specs on signage. Payless requires a paved lot, no dirt or gravel.

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Dealer Ops•by John Carroll•January 1, 2013

Managing Multi-Regional Operations: Stewart Management Group Finds Success in Market Diversification Cont'd

John Carroll -The same is also true for advertising. In Birmingham, they stick strictly with TV. In Tampa, it’s newspapers. In Jacksonville, it takes a combination of both. It all depends on what is successful in the marketplace.

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Dealer Ops•by Jennifer Murphy Bloodworth•January 1, 2013

Rent-To-Own Pays Off On The Bayou: Independent Dealer Successfully Switches Business Plan Cont'd

Jennifer Muprhy - The flip-side of the dealer maintaining ownership of rented vehicles is that renters can return the vehicle to the dealer at any time for any reason and leave debt free, as long as the vehicle is in good condition.

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Dealer Ops•by John Carroll•January 1, 2013

GM's Minority Dealership Program: Dealers Receive Support, But Obstacles Outweigh Opportunities Cont'd

John Carroll - The advisory council also works closely with the GM Minority Dealers Association, a separate national organization.

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Dealer Ops•by John Carroll•January 1, 2013

GM's Minority Dealership Program: Dealers Receive Support, But Obstacles Outweigh Opportunities Cont'd

John Carroll - To help them cope, said Cole, minority dealers also gather in a Dealer 20 Group setting twice a year to share ideas.

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