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Articlesby Michelle DunnMay 26, 2007

Minimizing Bad Debt Know When To Call A Collection Agency

Michelle Dunn - As a credit grantor, your business is one of many that allow consumers to use goods and services immediately and pay for them later. While extending credit increases your gross sales, it also puts you at risk of some losses due to nonpayment...

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NewsMay 25, 2007

eBay Motors Promotes Two Senior Execs No. 1 Automotive Site Broadens Senior Management Team

eBay Motors announced the promotion of two senior leaders. Senior Director Rob Chesney has been promoted to vice president, eBay Motors, Marketplaces, and Senior Manager Curtis Kroeker to director, Vehicles.

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Articlesby Don MillerMay 25, 2007

Control Your Data, Control Your Destiny

Don Miller - With over 900 weeks of data reviewed, we have determined that the single best indicator of how well collections are being managed at a buy here pay here lot is the weekly collection rate...

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Articlesby John CarrollMay 24, 2007

Franchise Options For The Independent Dealer: A Look At Payless And Thrifty Car Sales

John Carroll - Instant name recognition, vendor and lender relationships built on group rates, and some essential support services are among the leading reasons why a relatively small group of dealers around the country like Groves has opted to ...

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Articlesby Jeff SmelleyMay 23, 2007

Upgrade Or Replace When Your Computers Need Help

Jeff Smelley - Simply put, upgrading can produce marginal results for a marginal period of time. Replacement is safer than upgrading, requires less knowledge and may ultimately be cheaper.

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Articlesby John CarrollMay 21, 2007

The Year For Project 200 Car City Superstore Aims High

John Carroll - “We don’t market price or payments,” said Rubenstein. “We strictly market credit from the D-minus customer to the B customer, from the deep sub prime to the non prime...

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Articlesby Greg GoebelMay 20, 2007

The Complex Issue Of Special Finance Personnel The Process of Hiring, Paying and Training Your Team

Greg Goebel - Any way you view it, if you expect to add incremental growth, you must have more people lest you cannibalize your existing business. Keep in mind the benchmark SF closing ratio of 17 percent, or roughly one out of six leads...

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Articlesby Greg GoebelMay 18, 2007

The Attorney On Your Side

Greg Goebel - Every time dealers sell vehicles, they undertake a certain level of liability. You want to have your “I”s dotted and “T”s crossed. You want your sale documents to read the way you think they do.

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Articlesby Will ParquetteMay 17, 2007

Welcome The Phone-Up To Your Dealership

Will Parquette - The vehicle shopper simply doesn’t have as much “tire-kicking” time as they used to so they go to the phones to save on legwork and save time. Your staff needs to be prepared and trained ...

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Articlesby Tom HudsonMay 16, 2007

Don't Misrepresent The Buyer's Income To The Finance Company

Thomas B. Hudson, Esq. - Most states have such a law and the laws are particular favorites of plaintiffs’ lawyers. Why? Because they usually provide for a doubling or tripling of the plaintiff’s damages and provide for an award of...

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