Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. -- Carlton Software Co. has announced the release of PC-Forecaster2™ the XP/Vista/7 version of its auto dealership software designed to help automotive retailers improve monthly net profit through accurate and timely dealership and departmental income/expense forecasting.

PC-Forecaster2™ uses the power of desktop or laptop PCs in conjunction with proven forecasting methodology to deliver a robust Op-Statement analysis system -- offering unprecedented ease of use. PC-Forecaster2™ provides a means for dealers to test management's profit theories at the beginning of the month as opposed to waiting until the end of the month to learn whether or not sales and profit projections produced the expected result. The computerized forecast provides the opportunity to experiment with numbers. Dealers and dealership managers can try various income and expense assumptions at the computer. PC-Forecaster2™ helps the automotive retailer realize where strengths and weakness lie on a monthly basis and it helps dealers and managers reach goals for sales, gross profits, expenses, and net profit.

Since 1990, Carlton Software Co. has offered forecasting and trend analysis solutions to automotive retailers nationwide. The company is committed to listening to its clients and prospects and in doing so has developed PC-Forecaster2™ to meet the forecasting needs not only of dealerships of all sizes, but also the unique needs of each department within the dealership. Dealers who use the new Windows based PC-Forecaster2™ have been impressed by its graphical user interface, familiar spreadsheet like look and feel, and overall forecasting methodology. Its features include: Budget Creator; Benchmark Calculations; Departmental Forecasting; Forecast/Actual/Variance Ranges; Salary Analysis; Password Protection; Comparison Charts; Extensive Help System; Standard Accounting Data; and Instant Scenario/What-if Analysis.

"Automotive retailers looking to improve monthly net profit owe it to themselves to consider pc-based statement analysis tools that can ensure forecasting accuracy and managers' commitment to goals at the beginning of the forecasted period," said Carlton Washington, developer of PC-Forecaster2™. Washington adds, "Failure to budget costs and control expenses can cause significant losses to the dealership. PC-Forecaster2™ can help eliminate unexpected losses -- it provides a means of department analysis and problem detection and serves as a platform from which proposed changes and solutions can be discussed, committed to and subsequently implemented." The software is currently available for GM dealerships.

For further information contact: Carlton Washington, (313) 885 2185