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Headlights: NADA Show
Download the PDF Refresher on Fixed Operations Success Over the last couple of years, dealerships have generally experienced record sales and volume growth. Today, there
Headlights: Winter 2023
Download the PDF Dealership Real Estate and “Blue Sky” We are routinely asked to assist clients evaluating potential dealership transactions. Among the first two questions
Headlights: Spring/Summer 2023
Download the PDF Parts Inventory Management Best Practices The parts department affects every other department in the dealership. By adhering to industry “best practices” regarding
Tax Impact on Businesses Investing in R&D May Force Change to Section 174
The tax code has long recognized that incentivizing research and development is a critical component of a strong and competitive economy. For nearly 70 years,
People Solutions Podcast: David Jean on Talent Management
In this podcast, STM People Solutions Podcast, ARB’s David Jean spoke on important talent management strategies. In a recent conversation on the podcast, the question
What Owners Should Know About Private Equity in Construction
In the past, private equity firms tended to avoid investments in the construction industry, likely due to construction’s reputation as a seasonal, market-specific enterprise with
Headlights: Autumn 2023
Download the PDF Managing Factory Incentives With supply chains still shaking off the effects of the pandemic and demand starting to soften, original equipment manufacturers
Should Your Auto Dealership Elect LIFO for 2023? Time To Decide is Running Short.
New vehicle inventories have continued to build since the lows experienced during and immediately following the pandemic, and with inflation and profits at near record
Driving Dealership Profitability Through Ancillary Business as the Automotive Industry Evolves
Even through a global pandemic and record inflation, automotive profitability soared during 2022 and remains strong for 2023. Despite overall growth across the industry, many
How to Glean Meaningful Manufacturing KPIs from Financial Statements
As a manufacturer, you are most likely already tracking fundamental key performance indicators (KPIs) like sales, expenses, and profits. In addition to these critical metrics,
U.S. Treasury Department Update: EV Tax Credits
Yesterday, members of ARB’s Dealer Services team attended a clean vehicle tax credit briefing hosted by the U.S. Treasury Department to discuss the technical aspects of dealer registration and the EV tax credit portal in preparation of its opening.