Kathi KruseCash Crunch, Tax Bills and How a Controller Can Put a Dealer in Hot WaterOver the last 25+ years, I’ve seen some unbelievable things when it comes to dealership finances. One day, I will write a book but until…Oct 24
Kathi KruseCar Dealership Accounting Skills Don’t Grow on TreesI’ve been noticing something for several months now and it’s not something that’s readily apparent, even to car people. This observation is…May 15
Kathi KruseDriving Blind: The Shortage of Seasoned Car Dealership ControllersI’ve basically been a car dealership controller or CFO my whole life. I’ve worked every job in the car business (except technician), and…Oct 17Oct 17
mach10automotiveThe Sound of Speed: An Audi vs. BMW Audio System ShowdownIn the fast-paced world of automotive excellence, where every detail counts, Audi and BMW stand out not only for their performance on the…May 20May 20
Kathi KruseBreakdown and Breakeven: Let’s Talk About Dealership ProfitabilityThe car business is a high stakes gambit. The average consumer believes manufacturers just build cars and dealers sell them — simple as…Oct 11Oct 11
Kathi KruseCash Crunch, Tax Bills and How a Controller Can Put a Dealer in Hot WaterOver the last 25+ years, I’ve seen some unbelievable things when it comes to dealership finances. One day, I will write a book but until…Oct 24
Kathi KruseCar Dealership Accounting Skills Don’t Grow on TreesI’ve been noticing something for several months now and it’s not something that’s readily apparent, even to car people. This observation is…May 15
Kathi KruseDriving Blind: The Shortage of Seasoned Car Dealership ControllersI’ve basically been a car dealership controller or CFO my whole life. I’ve worked every job in the car business (except technician), and…Oct 17
mach10automotiveThe Sound of Speed: An Audi vs. BMW Audio System ShowdownIn the fast-paced world of automotive excellence, where every detail counts, Audi and BMW stand out not only for their performance on the…May 20
Kathi KruseBreakdown and Breakeven: Let’s Talk About Dealership ProfitabilityThe car business is a high stakes gambit. The average consumer believes manufacturers just build cars and dealers sell them — simple as…Oct 11
Kathi KruseHow To Attract and Retain Female Car Salespeople, Why It’s a Good IdeaI got into the car business after working at a bank in college where one of the customers was a car dealer. I wanted to earn more money and…Aug 8
Kathi KruseHow to Sustain Positive Online Ratings in Automotive RetailHave you ever had a negative experience with a business? Most of us have and some of us have had a few nightmares. How did it make you feel…Sep 20
Kathi KruseHere’s Why the Dealership Franchise Model is Here to StayI am an observer. I like to explore and examine certain trends and follow my instincts where they take me. When I was a CFO at dealerships…Jun 28