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By The Hundreds

Greg Goebel reflects on 100 issues of Auto Dealer Monthly, and recognizes his longstanding team of Harlene Doane and Anna Hildebrandt.

Exercise Caution with Customer Information and Peer-to-Peer Networks

Attorney Mark Bross examines a recent FTC action involving a dealership's inadvertent disclosue of customers' information over a peer-to-peer network and cautions dealers to assess their own information collection practices.

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.’”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

By The Hundreds

Exercise Caution with Customer Information and Peer-to-Peer Networks

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

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

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

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

Prescription For "Wholesale Pain" Cont'd

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

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

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

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