Small Business Research Board Auto / Vehicle Dealer Industry Study: General Economy, Taxes, Health Care Costs Greatest Concerns of Automobile, Vehicle Dealers
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Owners to concentrate on adding locations and improving staff training and upgrading systems says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates.Owners of automobile and other vehicle dealerships responding to the nationwide poll co-sponsored by International Profit Associates (IPA) said interest rates and energy and fuel costs also were among the top five concerns.The SBRB also provides opportunities for third parties to gain real time insight into the attitudes of small businesses nationwide through the independently conducted research.Northfield, IL, July 20, 2007 --( PR.com )-- The general state of the economy, taxes and health care costs were the three leading concerns of automobile and other vehicle dealers during the second quarter of 2007 according to the latest Small Business Research Board (SBRB) study released here today.Owners of automobile and other vehicle dealerships responding to the nationwide poll co-sponsored by International Profit Associates (IPA) said interest rates and energy and fuel costs also were among the top five concerns.IPA, with more than 1,800 professionals, is the largest privately-held provider of management consulting services to small and medium-size businesses in North America.IPA is based in Buffalo Grove, IL.The quarterly SBRB poll of business owners and managers also measured their interest in expanding their operations over the next 12 to 24 months.