OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NEW CAR DEALERS OF UTAH ASSOCIATION

March 9, 2023

Over-Sharing in the Workplace? Why Your Company May Need a TikTok and BeReal Policy

By now, many of us have seen a TikTok video filmed at someone’s workplace — a “day in the life” video, someone complaining about their coworkers, supervisors, or customers, or someone talking about an unrelated subject while at the office. And a relatively new platform, BeReal, goes a step further by encouraging users to provide […]

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Succession Planning for Dealers in an Evolving Business Environment

While there are many considerations in running a thriving dealership, one of the most important — and often overlooked — is developing and maintaining a succession plan. A strategy that allows for the transfer of ownership to the next round of leaders — whether family members, a trusted partner or an outside buyer — will

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The Secret to Controlling Dealership Expenses

One of the significant challenges of running any automotive dealership is moderating expenses. General managers and dealer principals are responsible for controlling many costs, including payroll, vehicle inventory, floorplan, and parts inventory. Monthly bills add up, and there is less revenue to put toward necessary resources. A major opportunity for expense control may be the

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Is Your Dealership Prepared to Deal with Cybercrime? Identify Threats and Build Defenses

Cybercrime poses a constant threat to businesses and their customers, with criminals committing fraud by stealing identities or using phishing to illegally gain access to a company’s computer network. In recent years, cybercriminal attacks have caused major consumer information breaches at retailers, on social media platforms, and with credit information providers. Seventy-four percent of companies

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Bart Warner – Hall of Fame Inductee Introduced by Brother, James N. Warner

Bart Warner developed a passion for the car business at an early age working for our father at Rick Warner Ford. Much of this passion can be attributed to the thrill of working on commission rather than an hourly wage. Some of Bart’s essential business tools include: Steven Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Successful People:

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Dean Fitzpatrick – Hall of Fame Inductee Introduced by Gail Miller

Congratulations, Dean, this is a recognition well-earned and well-deserved. Your career with the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies has left an imprint that will remain forever. Your work and your accomplishments are legendary. Let’s Recap Dean’s Journey In 1988, just nine years after we opened our first dealership, Dean was hired at the Larry

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