In the lending industry, risk management isn’t just a precaution—it's a necessity. Effective risk management ensures the stability and growth of lending institutions by protecting against potential financial losses and operational disruptions. 

Accounting teams are essential for keeping funds flowing into and out of any dealership. No matter the number of rooftops, paper processes have long presented problems, especially for Accounts Payable (AP), who manage the vendor payments that keep your business running.

Late payments can disrupt your business's cash flow and hinder growth, whether you're a startup or a well-established company. Dealing with economic challenges and evolving payment technologies makes it crucial for businesses to find simple and effective solutions to tackle late payments. 

Technological advancements have reshaped the way we live, work and connect with each other — this is especially true when it comes to how we conduct business. Whether it’s shopping online for the latest tech software, supporting a nonprofit, purchasing a brand-new car, dining at a 5-Michelin-star restaurant, and more, technology has made the payment experience easier than ever.

“Efficiency, which is doing things right, is irrelevant until you work on the right things.”

This quote by management expert Peter Drucker is something to consider as you assess the functions of your auto dealership’s accounts payables (AP) department and decide how they might be improved. Chances are, you will find operations bringing limited value to your cash flow and processes that hinder your vendor relationships.

Reliable and fast vendor payments are critical for dealerships because they must keep their inventory stocked and bills paid to grow and scale with the ever-changing market. Too often, payments are slowed by the manual process of cutting and mailing checks which leave dealerships with high labor costs associated with the accounts payable (AP) process.

Most people dread tax season, a typically chaotic time when we scramble to get our documents organized in a timely and accurate manner. Some of us get them done quickly, while others wait until the last minute.