A few months ago, I was on the road and spent some time observing sales training. I closed my eyes – and it took me back some 40 years. Everything
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Quiz: Is Your Form Release Effective?
Test Your Knowledge of Rules for Form Releases Dealers often request a form release so they can protect themselves from litigation when compensating customers. But a release only protects a
Your 2019-2020 Executive Committee
We’re honored to welcome our new leadership to the 2019-2020 VADA Board of Directors. Dave Perno Chairman Priority Automotive Tom Bates Vice Chairman RK Chevrolet Emily Beck Treasurer Marlow Motors Elizabeth
2019 VADA Family Convention
Building a successful business means having the courage to dream big. During our 2019 VADA Family Convention, that was the cornerstone of our featured session with Amelia Rose Earhart, who
A Message From Don Hall
Greetings from VADA, Summer is finally here, and that means our annual Family Convention is right around the corner! We are only a few weeks away from the biggest event
Why Disarm Yourself With Your Suppliers?
For years we have emphasized the importance of a company policy for supplier contracts. There are many suppliers of many goods and services. For dealers, it is a buyers’ market.
EEO-1 Pay Data By September 30, 2019
Last month we reported that a federal court in the District of Columbia ruled improper the federal Office of Management and Budget’s action blocking revision by the Equal Employment Opportunity
In Memory of Robert Rosenthal
We are sad to report the passing of Robert Rosenthal, head and founder of the Rosenthal Automotive Group. He died over Memorial Day weekend at the age of 91. An
Another Successful CFO, Controller & HR Seminar
On Thursday, May 23rd, VADA hosted our Virginia Dealer University CFO, Controller & HR Seminar at The Place in Glen Allen. We discussed current trends in the industry as well
Marketing Auto Insurance at Your Dealership – What You Need to Know
So…an insurance company wants you to do some marketing for them by making your customers aware of their products during the sales process, maybe by the use of brochures or