Do you have a vision for your business but are unsure how to get there, or feel like issues keep getting in the way? Have you ever considered how you would overcome the feeling of being blindsided by the unexpected? Most of us go through the day with

Ethics and compliance are different from each other, but both are vitally important to the long-term success of dealerships and automotive professionals. Often the terms “unethical” and “illegal”

Federal and state laws, and how they play off of each other present a combination of potential liabilities for dealerships. And, dealers need to be aware of these interactions of liabilities to help avoid

Customer retention: You know it matters. In fact, for 64% of you, it’s already your top priority. And when it comes to the best way to achieve that goal, the facts are clear.

Where the holidays may be a hot spot for family issues, the family business environment creates opportunities for conundrums all throughout the year.

Years ago there was a movie called ‘Back to the Future’ featuring Michael J. Fox and a Delorean, which had fallen into the forgotten mode until someone remembered that the future

On a limited basis, The Rawls Group provides Successor Development Forums (SDF) for prospective leaders who feel they need coaching and education on the unique challenges

Here’s a new concept, successors: bring value! The opportunities are endless – your dealership is a multifaceted, financially complex business, employing hundreds of different types of people, and accounting for millions of dollars in sales.

The strength of the auto retail market and the improving economy will drive dealership acquisition activity and blue sky values throughout 2015 and into 2016. From my vantage point as a buy/sell advisor, I see three important market trends impacting