This year's premier buy here pay here event, NABD 2003 convention, offers attending dealers an expanded exhibit hall packed with a record number of vendors offering the tote the note dealer a wide selection of innovative solutions. Touting everything from tools that improve cash flow and profitability, creating a winning radio commercial for your dealership, payment protection and tracking device systems, to measuring your portfolio per-formance--they cover just about every operational area of the BHPH dealership needed to help ensure a successful and profitable 2003. The following vendors (in alphabetical order) are some we believe you won t want to miss while walking the exhibit hall. Plan ahead, make the most of the workshops and interactive dealer panel discussions, and I look forward to seeing you there!

Booth#405: John Florence Productions

Does your radio advertising need a much-needed kick-in-the-pants ? John Florence leads the team at John Florence Productions who, for the last 12 years, has been making radio CARMERCIALS, specifically for the BHPH dealer--with excellent results. First Class Cars, in Salt Lake City, Utah, happens to know something about winning results from using John s tailored radio ad campaigns. 12 years ago, First Class Cars not only became the number one BHPH dealer in the state, but at different times has become the number one independent car dealer in Utah! If you want to supercharge your radio commercials, stop by John s booth and pick up a free demo CD. Choose from a huge selection of radio spot examples and decide if a new radio campaign is the secret to your success.

Booth#216/317: NCM Associates

If you want to be successful, you must surround yourself with other successful people in your business--that is the philosophy behind Dealer 20 groups, according to Kevin F. Cunningham, Director of Business Development for NCM Associates, Inc. NCM s BHPH 20 groups are made up of non-competing dealers who visit with their peers three times a year. Dealers are able to focus on and analyze their operations, looking for opportunities to fine tune and maximize profits in order to get a proper return on their investments (time and money) and to stay ahead of the competition. Make a point of visiting their booth and learn how you can grow your business in this ever-changing industry.

Booth#310: MacMillans

Are you looking for a safe and convenient way to secure after-hours service department key control or a safe way for your customers to dropoff their payment after-hours? You might want to consider checking out the, Drop Box by Macmillans. The Drop Box, constructed using plate steel protects your customers payments and your inventory keys using a gated security system. Once a set of keys, contracts, etc has been deposited, the item is no longer accessible from the outside. Boost customer satisfaction and peace of mind for you and your customers and stop by Macmillans to view the Drop Box in action! According to Macmillans, no one has ever stolen keys from the Drop Box!

Booth#300/401: Passtec/Passtime

PassTime is one of the original starter interrupt device industry pioneers, offering their revolutionary system to BHPH dealers and the sub-prime market . PASSTIME is a remote access infrared device that allows dealers to monitor customer payments without requiring the customer to come to the dealership directly. The system includes free dealer management software and can be re-used as many times as necessary. PASSTIME also provides customer disclosure statements to help dealers inform customers about the system. As an added safeguard, customers have 24-hour emergency access service. This service provides emergency override codes to help stranded customers. If you are interested in reducing del-inquencies to and improving overall portfolio performance, stop by booth #300/401.

Booth#307/309: Payteck Technologies

Pay Technologies LLC, introduces a NEW starter interrupt unit called WebTeck, a new credit solution for BHPH dealers. WebTeck offers the ability to control all vehicles with the touch of a finger, while on the exclusive new WebTeck web page. This new product will be introduced for the first time at the NABD 2003 show in Las Vegas. WebTeck s new credit solution makes control and collection more effective and efficient. PayTeck now offers more solutions to difficult collection problems.

Booth#202/204: Rentaltrack Powered By Aircept

Aircept is showcasing Rental Track, a new and revolutionary GPS product designed for the rent-to-own and buy here pay here industry. Rental Track allows for real-time control and viewing of the vehicle status and alarm data. Other services offered by Rental Track include maintenance, scheduling, starter disable, boundary crossing and most importantly, tracking vehicle location, all accessible through a standard web browser. This company has a proven track record in performance and inno-vation. Check them out!

Booth#320/321: Shilson, Goldberg &- Associates

Since 1985, Ken Shilson and his experienced team of professionals have provided over 250 buy here pay here dealers with accounting, tax and consulting services nationwide. Known throughout the industry as a company that truly understands the self-finance industry, Shilson s company aims to complement, not replace, dealerships accountants or attorneys. In addition to performing due diligence services on sub-prime portfolios for several financial institutions, interested dealers can expect to view at their booth, online-based accounting and support services, cash flow and capital forecasts, electronic credit analysis, IRS compliance reviews for related finance companies and profitability, benchmarking and cash flow enhancement studies.

Booth#316/417: WhosCalling

Imagine being able to create a marketing campaign that allows you to track it s effectiveness, while at the same time collecting information about the prospects who responded. With WhosCalling, you can do just that--quickly, conveniently, cost-effectively and in real-time . Their technology helps you measure and capture all available caller information including available phone number, name, address, and even tracks callers who have call-blocking, encountered busy signals or hung up before a member of your sales team were able to answer. There is no expensive hardware or software to worry about. Once you are set-up (often over the phone) you can access your campaign reports through their web site, or receive them via email or fax at the dealership or even at home. Capture more leads, sell more customers and boost your profits with this proven technology. Check out this industry leader