When Neal Jackson, accounting manager at Lawley Auto Group, decided to upgrade the payroll process and technology in his multi-state, multi-location dealership, he went looking for a solution that met certain requirements. It needed…
Why Now is the Right Time to Switch Your HR and Payroll Tech
The digital age of automotive retail has arrived—it’s out with the old and in with the new way of buying and selling cars. This retail revolution has allowed dealers to keep up with customer…
Ask the Expert: New Trends in Automotive Hiring
As dealerships continue to find new ways to overcome the challenges facing their business, one key challenge continues to loom large: retention and hiring. New digital technology helps you deliver for your clients, but…
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…
Four Ways Payroll Integrations Save Time and Money
Payroll is a critical function for every business. It’s also the single largest expense for most companies, accounting for 68% of the average company’s overhead1, and that’s before factoring for the hours of time…
Bring Your Payroll and HR Into the Digital Age
If you manage human resources within a dealership, you have two jobs. First, you do the job you were hired to do—taking care of your people. And, you also do clerical and administrative work…
Data and the Disconnected Dealership
Does your DMS provider enable the free exchange of your dealership’s data? More and more of your business relies on the accurate exchange of data. As customers shop for cars online, they freely share…
Connected Technology Boosts Dealership Sales
What happens when the technology that ties everything together—your Dealer Management System—integrates with your CRM? You can expect better data, better deals, and better days ahead. Dealertrack DMS, backed by the power of Cox…
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…
Seven Benefits of Streamlined Service Lane Technology
A streamlined service drive can boost your dealership’s profit potential, make your employees more satisfied with their work, and keep your customers coming back. But redundant data entry and technology systems that don’t connect…
Five Steps for Better Change Management
Often, when I work with Dealer Principals and Managers looking to improve profit margins and grow their business, I’ll turn their Dealer Management System, first. There are specific reports that can uncover key metrics,…
The High Cost of Poor Integration
Your customers see your dealership as one, holistic entity. They can service their cars, shop online or in person, and finance purchases through your operation. But, in reality, your dealership is composed of multiple…
