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Take the Lead: 4 Decisions to Grow Your Dealership

Be diligent about people, strategy, execution and cash.

By Monte Wyatt posted on July 12, 2013 | Posted in Dealership Marketing

There's a term to describe companies that are growing and generating jobs: "Gazelles."? Some say companies like this will get our national economy back on track. How can you become a gazelle and grow to new levels?

Kawasaki's Andrew Heilman Promoted To New Post As Business Projects Specialist, Position created to allow Kawasaki broad growth opportunities in new business

July 11, 2013 | Posted in Best Practices

Andrew Heilman, a key member of the Kawasaki Engines and Power Products Division staff since 2002, has been promoted to the position of Business Projects Specialist. He will have a broad opportunity to aid the company’s growth with responsibilities focused in the areas of relationship management, strategic planning, and communications as they apply to the formulation of new business opportunities and projects.

Market Opportunities: 'For Rent' for Profit

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on July 11, 2013 | Posted in Best Practices, Dealership Marketing

The equipment rental industry is growing. Revenues are projected to increase 7.3% in 2013, 9.4% in 2014 and 12.9% in 2015, according to the American Rental Assn. (ARA).

Dealer Profile: Green and Sons

Dealer Profile: Green and Sons 'Take a Risk'

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on July 11, 2013 | Posted in Manufacturer News, Best Practices

The Green family built its business on selling used equipment to farmers and dealers in the Midwest. Now, more than 50 years later, the family has found new success selling new equipment to rural lifestylers from a new location.

nizeX and Toro Partner to Benefit OPE Dealers

July 9, 2013 | Posted in Manufacturer News

nizeX and Toro have completed integration of the Toro Company's EZ-Link system with the innovative ? software produced by nizeX.

Best Practices: The Affordable Care Act: What Dealers Need to Know Now

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on July 1, 2013 | Posted in Best Practices

It's been more than 3 years since President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act and the new healthcare regulations continue to be controversial. In fact, as of late May, Republicans in the House had tried for the 37th time to repeal the regulations.

Exmark Names New VP/GM

June 12, 2013 | Posted in Manufacturer News

udy Altmaier has been named vice president and general manager of Exmark Manufacturing, based in Beatrice, Neb. She succeeds Rick Olson, who recently transitioned to vice president of The Toro Co.'s International Business.

ECHO Introduces New 30.1cc Top Handle Chain Saw

June 10, 2013 | Posted in Product Innovations

The latest addition to ECHO's top-handle chain saw line-up is the CS-303T. This chain saw is based on our most popular and best selling top handle chain saw design and is ideal for the professional arborist, landscaper, or utility company.

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Recruit Employees With Dealership Culture, Benefits

April 9, 2013 | Posted in Best Practices

Dealers rank finding good employees among their top concerns for 2013, according to Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Business Trends and Outlook Survey.

Three Rules for Making a Company Truly Great

April 5, 2013 | Posted in Manufacturer News, Best Practices

Much of the strategy and management advice that business leaders turn to is unreliable or impractical. That's because those who would guide us underestimate the power of chance.

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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.