Working in retail automotive, we hear a lot about data. It’s practically everywhere—troves of it. In fact, most dealer management systems are filled with all the data we could ever need. And if we…
Help Your Accounting Team Embrace Technology (and Change) in 2022
A version of this article originally appeared on Wards Auto here. Technology change is inevitable. Whether switching to a new DMS or just adapting to changes that come with technology advancement, change is coming…
Embracing the New Digital Era of Accounting
In times of industry turmoil, the big tend to get bigger, and the small, well the small sometimes don’t survive. It’s the natural evolution of the industry, but that doesn’t mean small dealerships are…
Empower Your Accounting Team to Build a Better Dealership
Dealers are great at finding ways to become more profitable. In 2020 alone, nearly three out of four franchise dealers added at least one digital retailing solution to meet the needs of a public…
Controllers: Meet Challenges & Share Advice
What does it take to tackle the daily challenges of running an automotive dealership? Controllers work in a complex role. They’re responsible for training and keeping teams of employees—with varying levels of experience—up-to-speed on…
Leadership Lessons: Master Year End Like a Boss
Rise and shine, two-zero-one-nine! It’s time to meet year end with fresh optimism and a health strategy. If your role at the dealership is to manage, prepare, or file year-end tax forms, W-2’s (or…