In case you've missed it, below is a roundup of our most read items on rurallifestyledealer.com during the past month.

Top of the list for August was our Big Picture article, which share tips on how to see if you’ve fallen into the rut of some of the 12 habits of bad leaders.

News about navigating new technology also dominated this month, including a story about beneficial apps for all employees, as we all a Rural Lifestyle Dealer's editor blog on how to handle digital time wasters.

Top 10 Most Viewed Online Stories in August:

1. 12 Habits of Horrible Leaders and How to Break Them

2. Maximizing Efficiency in Your Service Process: Increasing Your Billable Time

3. 6 Apps Every Employee Should Be Using

4. What to Do about Facebook, Texting and other Time Wasters

5. Great Plains Founder Comments on Kubota Acquisition

6. What is Your Policy Regarding Social Media During Work Hours?

7. Could You Sell an Air-Conditioned Mower?

8. Boosting Employee Performance with a Compensation Program

9. Yanmar Enters the UTV Market with the Bull Series

10. [Webinar] The 7 Guiding Principles of Successful Dealers

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Yanmar

Yanmar America is the North American headquarters of Yanmar Holdings. Ranked #1 in Product Quality for five years in a row by the Equipment Dealers Association, Yanmar provides innovative solutions for Rural Lifestyle and Industrial Equipment customers.

Yanmar was the world’s first manufacturer to develop a practical small diesel engine in 1933 and has continued to push the boundaries of innovation and technology ever since. As a manufacturer of diesel engines, compact tractors and utility task vehicles, construction machinery, and industrial equipment, Yanmar's products are sold in over 130 countries.

At Yanmar America, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services, backed by a strong team of professionals who share our dedication to excellence. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you in achieving your goals.

Stihl Inc

Virginia Beach-based STIHL Inc., produces a full line of high-quality, handheld outdoor power equipment including blowers, trimmers, brushcutters, and multi-task tools, as well as the number one selling brand of chainsaws worldwide. STIHL Inc. manufactures over 260 model variations of handheld outdoor power equipment for sale in the U.S. and around the world.

Top 10 Rural Lifestyle Industry Stories in August 2016

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