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5 Sales Setbacks That Are Actually Good News

March 11, 2013 | Posted in Dealership Marketing
What seems like a disaster is actually the best news you've heard all day. It's easy to become discouraged when you're selling, especially if you don't recognize when something good just happened. Here are five very common situations that many people who sell for a living interpret as "bad news" when in fact they're actually minor victories.
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Do You Cater to the Unemployed

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on March 8, 2013 | Posted in Best Practices
That's a hypothetical question a manufacturer posed to dealers during a recent conversation. His point: Many dealerships' 8 a.m.-5 p.m. business hours don't work for people with jobs. That means they will drive by your dealership with its "closed"? sign straight to a major retailer, one with lights blazing and cash registers beeping.
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Deere Ranked Among World's Most Ethical Companies

March 8, 2013 | Posted in Best Practices
For the seventh consecutive year, Deere & Company has been included on Ethisphere Institute's "World's Most Ethical Companies" list. The research-based Ethisphere Institute is dedicated to the creation, advancement and sharing of best practices in business ethics, corporate social responsibility, anti-corruption and sustainability.
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Mahindra Produces Two Millionth Tractor

March 7, 2013 | Posted in Manufacturer News
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Automotive and Farm Sector, the world's number one selling tractor manufacturer, rolled out its two millionth tractor from the company's Kandivali plant in Mumbai, India, on February 27, 2013. The company achieved this milestone by doubling its global production in less than a decade. The first million tractors were produced over a nearly 40-year span, beginning in 1965 with the first Mahindra tractor.
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New Exmark Lazer Z S-Series Makes Case for Propane

March 6, 2013 | Posted in Product Innovations
Exmark today announced the availability of its industry-leading propane-fueled Lazer Z S-Series zero-turn rider through the company's nationwide dealer network. The new model will enable landscape professionals to use propane not just as a green alternative, but as a competitive advantage for their businesses.
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Masport's Market Share Boosted By New Deal

March 6, 2013 | Posted in Manufacturer News
Premium New Zealand outdoor power equipment brand Masport, has secured a North American distribution partnership for its mowers with the Integrated Distributors Network (IDN). IDN, which consists of 6 US and 1 Canadian outdoor power equipment distributors, was founded in 2004 to provide a national distribution system for parts to North American dealers servicing Briggs & Stratton powered equipment.
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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.

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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.

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