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Articles•by Jason Ezell•July 4, 2011

Define Success Metrics to Better Evaluate Data

To properly evaluate data from Internet marketing efforts, industry expert Jason Ezell explains that dealers must first define success metrics for the different types of online marketing.

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Articles•by Tom Hudson•June 22, 2011

Check State Law Before Charging Fees

Attorney Thomas Hudson shares insightful correspondence he had with another lawyer who represents dealers regarding finance charges, TILA, Regulation Z and more.

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Articles•by David Keller, CPA, CFE•June 17, 2011

Who Is Watching the Parts Department?

The parts department is the only department in the dealership that can place an order for almost any type of part and never be questioned about it. CPA David Keller explains why dealers should look at their parts departments to see how it’s really being managed.

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Articles•by Kimberly Long•June 3, 2011

The Importance of Mobile Websites for Dealerships

Does a dealership really need a website optimized for mobile devices? The short answer is yes. Author Kimberly Long offers perspectives from both dealership personnel and technology providers on the benefits of having a mobile website.

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Articles•by Kimberly Long•June 3, 2011

Incorporating QR Codes into Dealership Marketing

QR, or quick response, codes represent fairly new technology, and their potential applications within the dealership are still being explored. Author Kimberly Long presents a brief look at using QR codes in the dealership.

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Articles•by Allen Dobbins•May 30, 2011

Effective Uses of Technology in the Dealership

Technology expert Allen Dobbins discusses the importance of updating the technology that helps run a dealership to compete in today’s right-now society.

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Articles•by Tom Hudson•May 26, 2011

Dealer Practices to be Scrutinized by the FTC and CFPB

Industry Attorney Thomas Hudson reports on information about what the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the newly-created Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) intend to enforce.

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Articles•by Joe Chura•May 24, 2011

Five Ways to Improve Your Website and Double Traffic

Joe Chura, Internet and e-marketing director of the Hennessy Ford stores near Chicago, Ill., outlines five free, simple ways dealers can improve their websites.

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Articles•by Brian Shackelford•May 23, 2011

Prevent Dealership Fraud with Continuous Monitoring

Author Brian Shackelford explains the difference between continuous auditing and continuous monitoring and discusses the use of continuous monitoring to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls and prevent fraud inside the dealership.

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Articles•by Kimberly Long•May 20, 2011

Take Control of Your CRM

Author Kimberly Long chronicles how four auto dealers got their customer relationship management efforts under control by implementing new processes, holding employees accountable, and continually tweaking their strategy to stay on track and up to date with technological changes.

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