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Is Your Dealership Complying with Copyright Laws?

March 24, 2015

Like many retailers, you are looking for ways to make visits to your dealership enjoyable for your customers. You download mood music from the internet to play in the showroom

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The Importance of a Succession Plan

February 22, 2015

General Motors has launched a highly visible campaign for its dealers to have succession plans in place. You may ask, “Why does General Motors care?” GM and other vehicle franchisors

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15 for ’15 – Prediction: Sunny with Headwinds

January 21, 2015

2014 was another strong year for motor vehicle dealers. The experts are predicting an especially strong year for 2015. Not to be contrarian, but when conventional wisdom is a forecast

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The Power of Never

January 8, 2015

Dealers facing potentially expensive and harmful conflicts often question when it might be wise strategically to admit some wrongdoing. “Shouldn’t I show how cooperative I am?” they ask. “Won’t I

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Suppliers and Your Data

January 8, 2015

The FTC Information Safeguards Rule has been around for more than a decade, so most suppliers will agree to protect the non-public personal information (“NPPI”) of your customers. However, a

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Reporting Severe Injuries to OSHA

January 8, 2015

As of January 1, 2015, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to notify it of all work-related fatalities, inpatient hospitalizations of one or more employees, amputations, and

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TIME and Ally Financial Honor Newport News Dealer

November 20, 2014

Rick Gallaer Wins National Recognition for Community Service and Industry Accomplishments at NADA Convention (New York, NY, October 23, 2014) – The nomination of Rick Gallaer, president of Pomoco Chrysler

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The CFPB and You

November 19, 2014

Dealers are correctly concerned about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Formed in reaction to the most recent financial downturn, the Bureau gives consumer advocates license to pursue many restrictions on

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Reporting a Suspicious Cash Transaction

November 19, 2014

Here is a situation that arises from time to time: your dealership is selling a car to a customer who wishes to pay $8,000.00 in cash. The customer has said

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