Succession Planning in Dealerships: Avoiding Family Feuds and Financial Pitfalls
Succession planning is one of the most important and most sensitive processes a dealership will ever navigate. For many owners, the dealership isn’t just a business; it’s a legacy built over decades, shaped by family involvement, and tied closely to personal identity. That’s exactly why transitions can become complicated, emotional, and at times, contenti
The Fractional CFO Advantage: When Part Time Support Creates Full Time Impact
Running a business today requires more than strong instincts and operational expertise. Owners must navigate complex financial decisions, changing tax environments, tightening margins, and increasing expectations from lenders, investors, and stakeholders. Yet many mid sized companies reach a point where they need deeper financial insight but are not ready for,
Surviving the Labor Shortage: Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Skilled Workers
The construction industry has long battled workforce challenges, but today’s labor shortage is hitting harder than ever. Skilled tradespeople are retiring faster than new workers enter the field, project demand continues to grow, and competition for talent spans far beyond construction alone. For contractors, developers, and specialty firms, staffing constrai
Dealership Fraud Risks You Didn’t See Coming
As 2025 winds down, dealership leaders are reviewing financials, finalizing year-end sales, and preparing for the opportunities ahead. Yet one area often overlooked during this busy season is also one of the most costly: fraud. Fraud today rarely shows up as an obvious breach or a dramatic event. Instead, it hides in the day-to-day processes […]
Private Equity vs. Strategic Buyers: What Every Seller Needs to Know
For many business owners, selling a company is both a financial milestone and a deeply personal decision. But once owners begin exploring a transition, one question surfaces almost immediately: Who is the right type of buyer for my business? Two of the most common categories, private equity groups and strategic buyers, approach acquisitions from very […]
Beyond the Sale: How Dealerships Can Turn Service Departments into Profit Powerhouses
For dealerships across automotive, agricultural equipment, RV, and powersports sectors, the pressure to maintain profitability has never been higher. Margins are tighter and financing costs remain elevated. These challenges have pushed many dealerships to look beyond the showroom for stability, and increasingly, they’re finding it in the service department. W
Exit Planning Mistakes That Kill Business Value
Most business owners spend years, often decades, building their companies. Yet when it comes to planning an exit, many wait until they are ready to retire, respond to an unsolicited offer, or hit a point of burnout. By then, some of the most important opportunities to protect and grow business value have already been missed. […]
Headlights Newsletter – 4Q 2025
The latest issue of Headlights, a publication of the AutoCPA Group, is now available. Please click here to access the newsletter.
Harnessing Data Analytics to Drive Smarter Public Decisions
Across the public sector, leaders are under growing pressure to make decisions that are efficient, transparent, and backed by evidence. Whether it’s budgeting, capital planning, or tracking community outcomes, data analytics has become one of the most powerful tools governments can use to guide smarter choices. At Brady Martz,&n
The Fine Print this Holiday Season: How States Tax Gift Certificates
As holiday shopping picks up, many businesses and organizations turn to gift cards and certificates as a simple way to say, “thank you.” But when it comes to sales tax, timing matters — and the rules can vary from state to state. Here’s a quick summary of how eight states treat the sale and redemption […]