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Why Dealerships Are Switching to Lightspeed: A 5-Part Blog Series 

Posted on August 7, 2025 (August 7, 2025) by Anna Konczak
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Reason #4 Streamlined Sales Processes.  Sell Smarter, Close Faster In today’s dealership environment, buyers expect speed, clarity, and convenience—and your sales team needs tools that help them deliver all three. That’s where Lightspeed shines.  With intuitive workflows, customer-friendly tools, and mobile flexibility, Lightspeed helps your team move faster, work smarter, and close deals from anywhere—on […]

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Posted in BlogTagged accounting, buyer, CRM, Customer Communication, customer experience, Data, dealership, DMS, engagement, esignature, leads, mobile, Parts, quotes, sales, sales process, service, TextMarketing, trust, workflow

Why Dealerships Are Switching to Lightspeed: A 5-Part Blog Series 

Posted on July 31, 2025 (July 24, 2025) by Anna Konczak
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Reason #3: One System. Total Control.  Save Time, Reduce Errors, and Let the System Do the Work Why One System Matters  When you rely on a patchwork of third-party software, you deal with:  With Lightspeed, all your departments connect in real time. Inventory updates automatically when parts are sold or received. Salespeople can see the […]

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Posted in BlogTagged accounting, Data, inventory, Parts, reporting, sales, service, workflow

Managing Manufacturer-to-Dealer Rebates in Lightspeed

Posted on July 22, 2025 (July 21, 2025) by Anna Konczak
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A Smart Approach to Year-End Inventory Pushes. In the world of recreational vehicles and vessels, the seasonal shift often brings more than just new models—it also brings opportunities. As manufacturers gear up to deliver next year’s inventory, they frequently roll out incentives to help dealers move out the previous year’s stock. These incentives usually come […]

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Posted in BlogTagged accounting, dealership, inventory, manufacture, rebates, reporting, sales

DMS Decoded

Posted on June 27, 2025 (June 27, 2025) by Anna Konczak
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DMS = System. Software. Solution. Simplified. We decode the name and unpack the power behind it. Let’s be honest: the term DMS gets thrown around a lot in the dealership world, and depending on who you’re talking to, it might stand for: So, which one is right? All of them. They’re just different ways of […]

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Posted in BlogTagged accounting, CRM, Customer Communication, dealership, DMS, Financing, golf, integration, integrations, inventory management, Lightspeed DMS, Marine, mobile, OEM, Parts Integration, Powersports, reporting, RV, sales, service, trailer

How to Ensure Accounts Receivable Balances Are Paid on Time, Every Time

Posted on November 6, 2024 (November 6, 2024) by Diana Wilberscheid
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Welcome back to the Insider’s Guide to Lightspeed! One of the biggest challenges dealers face is ensuring that Accounts Receivable (A/R) balances are paid promptly. When payments lag, it disrupts cash flow and impacts the bottom line. But, as we know, if a process is simple, it’s more likely to be done consistently. That’s why […]

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Posted in BlogTagged accounting, Accounts Payable, AP Invoice, Continuous Improvement, DMS

Elevating Your Dealership with Continuous Improvement

Posted on September 17, 2024 (September 17, 2024) by Diana Wilberscheid
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Edit AP Invoice At Lightspeed, we believe that the key to staying ahead in the ever-evolving world of dealership management is a commitment to continuous improvement. This philosophy, known as “Kaizen,” is central to everything we do. It’s one reason why Lightspeed remains the dealer management solution (DMS) provider for so many dealerships,  as we […]

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Posted in BlogTagged accounting, Accounts Payable, AP Invoice, Continuous Improvement, DMS

Enhancing Efficiency: Evaluating The Success of Your Accounting Department

Posted on May 29, 2024 (June 10, 2024) by Diana Wilberscheid
Evaluating the Success of your Accounting Department

In the ever-evolving landscape of business operations, the efficiency and accuracy of an accounting department are pillars of financial health. Evaluating its success is crucial to ensure streamlined processes and optimized performance. Let’s delve into the key agenda points that can drive this evaluation forward: Month-End Close One of the critical junctures in accounting operations […]

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Posted in BlogTagged accounting, balance sheet, data driven, financial statements, month-end close, profit and loss, The Accounting Guys

5 Ways Lightspeed Dealer Management Solution Streamlines Your Operations

Posted on May 1, 2024 (August 14, 2025) by Diana Wilberscheid
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Are you looking to revolutionize the way your dealership operates? Lightspeed Dealer Management Solution (DMS) offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to streamline every aspect of your business, from inventory management to reporting and analytics. In this post, we’ll explore five key ways Lightspeed can help your dealership operate more efficiently and effectively, ultimately […]

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Posted in BlogTagged accounting, analytics, CRM, DMS, inventory, reporting, tech video

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