OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE Illinois Automobile Dealers Association

February 20, 2024

Brushing Up on the OSHA Top 10

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Top 10 list accounts for the most frequently cited standards following inspections of businesses and worksites by federal OSHA. This helpful list can be used as a guide to learning what common risks to watch out for and accessing vital information to help avoid devastating — and costly — work injuries or fatalities.

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How to Build a Consumer-Friendly Service Experience That Is Efficient

Delivering a superior service experience is the goal of every business. To achieve this goal, dealers must build a service experience that is both efficient and friendly. Achieving this balance can be difficult, but with the help of some fantastic technology, it’s not impossible. In this article, we will explore the steps necessary to create a consumer-friendly service experience that is also efficient.

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Knowing the Value of Your Dealership: A Key Advantage

According to our team at DSMA, which has carried out over 1,700 dealership evaluations across North America, knowing the true market value of your business is the most important asset a dealer should have in 2024.

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Counselor’s Corner: New Corporate Ownership Reporting Requirements for Entities — Uncle Sam Wants To Know Who is Behind That Corporate “Veil”?­

A federally mandated requirement impacting reporting obligations for millions of businesses took effect Jan. 1, 2024, requiring certain limited liability companies (LLCs), corporations and other entities (subject to exemptions) to file beneficial ownership information reports with the U.S. government under the Corporate Transparency Act of 2021 (CTA).

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Legislative Priorities

Cosponsor the “FTC Redo Act” (S. 3014) The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a “Vehicle Shopping Rule” that would overwhelm car buyers and small businesses with needless and additional costs, paperwork and lengthened sales process. The rule was proposed without credible data-driven analysis or the necessary time for public comment to avoid unintended consequences to

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