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Dealer OpsCover Storyby JimJuly 5, 2017

Tax Reform From the Dealer Perspective

Join the conversation about President Trump’s proposed changes to the tax code with a dealer-oriented primer on corporate tax rates, capital investment deductibility, and the estate tax.

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Digitalby David GesualdoJune 29, 2017

The High Cost of Free Software

Pirated software and shared licenses are commonly enforced violations of the U.S. Copyright Act.

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Trainingby Jason HeardJune 29, 2017

Dare to Love Your Factory

OEM reps are people too. Heard lists three ways to build a healthy, fulfilling relationship with your factory.

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Dealer Opsby Tom HudsonJune 29, 2017

Oops!

Failing to recognize the difference between a loan and a retail installment contract led to a costly violation of the Georgia Motor Vehicle Act.

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Dealer Opsby Ira Silver and Mark R. ThawJune 21, 2017

Preparing for Hurricane Season

Hurricane season kicked off on June 1 for Florida and other states along the East Coast. Two accounting and financial planning experts offer tips on how to prepare for that and other natural disasters.

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Dealer Opsby Karen BradleyJune 14, 2017

17 Tips for Effective Time Management

Manage your time like an expert by prioritizing completing, delegating or deleting the many tasks that crowd your personal and professional calendar.

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Digitalby Andy MacLeayJune 14, 2017

What to Look for on the Digital Frontier

The future is undecided but investing in flexible payment and financing options, multichannel advertising, and lead attribution can create a competitive edge.

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Dealer Opsby Rahul SaxenaJune 13, 2017

Don’t Fire Your Best F&I Manager

Looking to thin your F&I herd? Advanced analytics prove there are better ways to judge performance than PVR alone.

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Dealer Opsby Ronald J. ReahardJune 13, 2017

Stop Grasping at Straws

Getting back to the basics of training and support is the only proven cure for manufacturer excess and slow sales and F&I production.

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Dealer OpsCover Storyby Erik NachbahrJune 13, 2017

Acquisition Alert: Be Smart About IT

Dealership acquisitions can cost more than the sticker price. Before you acquire your next store, demand an IT assessment that covers software licensing, hardware vitality, network integration, contractual obligations, and phone system compatibility.

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