The Axiom Analysis is our dealer internal audit approach. What makes the Axiom Analysis unique is that it applies Cognitive Situational Awareness (CSA) techniques and treats every dealership as a unique entity. Unlike other internal audits that work off of a checklist and test every d...
A monthly review of the manufacturer financial statement is a good exercise and highly recommended, however it is in many ways like evaluating a person’s health by simply looking at that person’s photo from one month to the next. The truth of the matter is a thorough health exam...
Through many years of Controller and CFO experience working directly in dealerships, Axiom Advisors offer dealers expertise in the preparation of dealership budgets, forecasts and projections. Whether your dealership is considering the addition of a franchise, facility expansion, new c...
Creating a great business plan is like planning a vacation. When you plan a vacation, you always start with the destination and fill in the detail on how to reach that destination. Vacations are not planned by leaving your driveway and then wondering whether to turn left or right. Business plans ...
The closing of a dealership buy/sell transaction can prove to be a challenging and stressful time for many dealers. The cause of the challenges and stress will usually relate to the dealer either being poorly prepared, ill advised, or without the proper support in the final days and hours o...
As business partners to our clients we understand that every dealership is unique. We provide flexible options to meet the specific needs of our clients to provide the best value added return on investment. In addition to our full service Axiom Analysis, we offer an economical and cus...
Buying a dealership takes more than just money, it takes the belief that a dealership is worth what you are paying for it. Without an objective due diligence, as a buyer, you are just taking the word of the seller, broker, manufacturer representative, or even your own employees, and all of these ...
In working with many dealerships across the nation, Axiom Advisors has gained valuable insight pertaining to the quality and performance of major dealer management systems (DMS). We offer DMS consulting services ranging from evaluating existing DMS integrity and security to increasing deale...
Accountants typically look at numbers; however, at Axiom Advisors we look behind the numbers utilizing extensive functional and industry experience to assist dealers and attorneys. Axiom Advisors is uniquely qualified to conduct both simple and complex forensic accounting and fraud investig...
At Axiom Advisors, we understand that dealers and attorneys frequently operate under time constraints and we make ourselves available on short notice. We are dedicated to assisting clients and attorneys in identifying the most efficient and cost-effective ways to manage litigation. We inves...
For some dealers, completing a manufacturer application is simply a formality in obtaining their next dealership, for others, this is a major hurdle. Obtaining manufacturer approval for the purchase of a dealership can often be a challenging and daunting matter for many prospective dealer candida...
As an owner or operator, how do you assess the strengths and weaknesses of your prospective or current personnel? There are thousands of people out there in the market with plenty of experience and talent, yet you never know what motivates them...either for good or for bad. Given our 60+ year...
As a successful dealer, you are busy. You may not have the time to evaluate the intricacies and reliability of your monthly financial statement while you are focused on generating revenues and increasing profitability. You need the skills of a high powered CFO to oversee your operatio...
Dealers have limited options when they want to obtain an objective opinion as to the value of their dealership. Unless a dealer wants to make an educated guess as to the potential value of the dealership, the only viable option in obtaining a documented valuation opinion is to either engage a CPA...
Finding and hiring experienced individuals to fill key positions in a dealership can be a challenge for today’s dealers. As a result, Axiom Advisors offers a very unique service and benefit to its dealers. Every member of Axiom Advisors has worked in a dealership which ena...
Don’t see what you need listed here? Ask us! We are a full service dealership consulting firm focused on the very unique challenges and opportunities of the retail automotive industry. As trusted partners of dealers across the nation, with a passion for the retail automotive...