Albany, N.Y. – May 4th, 2015 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (http://www.automate.com) announced today that more than seventy of its customers and fifteen sponsorship partners attended the Auto/Mate User Summit that was held in Westborough, Mas

The recent study of over 4,000 people (conducted by Futurestep), reveals that nearly 50% of studied workers are prepared to quit a job that they are happy with if they feel they are being let down in promises and innovation. The study showed that emp

There has to be some FUN in this business!! By now those of you that read my stuff regularly know that I’m a big fan of old cars, especially race cars, and the Amelia Island Concours is the best in the country for this venue, now celebrating 20 yea

International Nameplate Dealers Announce Monthly Sales Alexandria, VA (May 4, 2015) – The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) today released April 2015 sales figures for the international nameplate automobile industry. AI

Does Tesla prove Dealers Don’t Add Value?, from Fixed Operations Insight. Last week New Jersey started enforcing a ban on direct sales by Tesla Motors of its path-breaking model S. Tesla’s direct sales have also run into hot water in a number of

Put on a Happy Face. Seriously., from The Wall Street Journal. It’s one of those days. You argue with your spouse before heading out the door. A rude driver swerves in front of your car and you spill coffee on your lap. You arrive at work in a

Hiring at Dealerships: Is HR Tech THAT Important?, from Driving Sales. Whether you’re a dealership hiring manager or a professional athlete, the competitive advantage is important. Having an edge to your own personal performance is a powerful thing

Success Begins in Your Mind, from NCM Institute. Most people who fail in business fail because they don’t know how to keep their attitudes positive on a daily basis. They start their careers learning and practicing the basics, applying those ideas

On April 7, 2015, the United States Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s dismissal of the Alliance of Manufacturers’ complaint arguing that certain Connecticut motor vehicle franchise laws were unconstitutional under the Uni