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How Much Money Is a Good Leader Really Worth?

April 21, 2014 | Posted in Best Practices
Source: Rob Reuteman, Entrepreneur.com
Gordon Bethune had inherited a mess. When he took the job of CEO of Continental Airlines in 1994, he was making the decision to commandeer a company that was losing nearly $55 million per month. The fifth-largest U.S. airline had way too many planes flying unprofitable routes. Its on-time performance consistently ranked last among the top 10 airlines, costing an average of $6 million per month in added expenses for misconnected bags, hotels, overtime and lost revenue due to canceled flights.
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Season To Season: Rigg's Outdoor Power Equipment

Partnering with Area Businesses to Harvest New Sales Opportunities

By Kim Schmidt posted on April 15, 2014 | Posted in Best Practices, Dealership Marketing
Don White, store manager of the Lafayette, Ind., location of Rigg's Outdoor Power Equipment, talks about the dealership's initiatives to partner with local businesses to offer discounts to employees. Riggs has partnered with the Subaru manufacturing plant in Lafayette to get employees of the plant discounts on equipment and service.
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Try This Exercise to Clarify What Your Company Stands For

March 24, 2014 | Posted in Best Practices
Source: HBR
For your organization to be successful, you must be crystal clear about your brand essence - i.e. your brand's essential, enduring value. When what you stand for is clearly expressed and delivered in everything you do, every day, you leave an indelible mark on people's hearts and minds.
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Marshall Power Equipment Celebrates 60 Years in Business

March 21, 2014 | Posted in Manufacturer News, Best Practices
Currently Marshall's has two stores located at 5151 Mayfield Road, Lyndhurst, and 7898 Mayfield Road, Chesterland. Both stores offer its customers quality outdoor power equipment, service department, and replacement parts. If you need assistance with transporting your equipment to their location, Marshall's offers pickup and delivery for a nominal fee
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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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