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Frustrated Customers, Overloaded Employees: The True Cost of Outdated Scheduling

Since hanging up my hat as a service advisor in 2005, I can’t help but notice how little has changed in the way dealerships handle

The Future is Here, and It’s Powered by AI

The world changed forever in 1983. Most people weren’t ready for the internet revolution. In 2025, we’re on the brink of another technological revolution.

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ERA-IGNITE Keyboard Shortcuts (With Printable Reference Sheet)

Keyboard shortcuts can do wonders for your everyday tasks. Here’s an updated list of the most common shortcuts in ERA-IGNITE.

The Unsung Superheroes of Your Dealership

Dealers are some of the greatest entrepreneurs in the world, but they don’t operate the business alone. Many will tell you that taking care of

Sleighing the Reporting Game: Digitizing Your Business Office

The enchantment of the holiday season is undeniable. As the living room fireplace crackles with life, its warmth greets you with a cozy embrace. Fresh

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What Can Three Classic 70s Songs Teach Us About Dealership Operations?

What can your favorite 70s music teach you about dealership operations?

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Embrace Your Team in F&I

As an F&I manager, you might feel like a one-man show. Even if you are one of multiple F&I managers at your dealership, much of

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Are you gambling with your dealership’s cash flow?

Imagine you are at the casino and take a seat at a poker table. The dealer deals you a hand and without even looking at

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Turn Accounts Payable into Your Newest Revenue Generator

Your newest profit center is probably hiding in place sight in your dealership - it is just waiting for the right improvements.

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New Year, New Business Office: The Tech You Need to Succeed

Today, technology is at the forefront of all business operations… or is it? Dealerships typically look to technology to improve customer experience and streamline operations

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A/P and A/R: The New Mailing Headaches You Can Avoid

Pause. If you aren’t mailing A/P checks to vendors and A/R statements to customers, this article isn’t for you, because you’ve streamlined your processes and

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Liabilities Putting Your Service Department At Risk

In a world where everything can be done securely at our fingertips, why do we continue to spend time doing tasks manually that open ourselves

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3 Document Storage Myths Exposed

Change is inevitable. But it’s also hard to accept and understand. In our industry, one change becoming a prominent force is digital document storage. Physical