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Don't Let the 'Urgent' Overtake the 'Important'

July 13, 2019 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Entrepreneur

“Important” tasks are critical to an organization’s success, but easy to put off because there is no urgency attached to completing them.

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The Problem With Your Financial Statements? They’re Full of Opinions

By Shawn Skaggs posted on July 11, 2019 | Posted in Best Practices

Something that many people don’t realize and most people never think about is the fact that your financial statements are mostly just opinions. It’s true of both your balance sheet and your income statement. If you're shaking you head right now saying “no way,” then let’s talk it through.

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4 Ways to Drive Sales by Thinking Like Customers

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on July 6, 2019 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: The Business Journals

Instead of focusing on how you’re going to get customers to do what you want, move to letting them know you’re on their side.

Treating Your Website Like Another Location

By Patrick Richardson posted on July 5, 2019 | Posted in Best Practices

Sherwood Tractor's website is designed to have all the information someone needs to make an informed purchase, without having to talk to someone. However, the website doesn’t exclude the sales staff.

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Hiring for the Parts Department

By Bob Clements posted on July 2, 2019 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Bob Clements International Inc.

An excellent parts person requires a mix of customer service, technical knowledge, sales ability and attention to detail.

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Knowing the Difference Between Mentoring and Coaching

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on June 29, 2019 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Forbes

The terms “coaching” and “mentoring” are often thought of as interchangeable, but this isn't the case. The difference between the two is vital to keep in mind when working with your staff.

Grow Sales through Time Management

By Ryan Dohrn posted on June 28, 2019 | Posted in Best Practices

Deliberate, incremental changes to how you approach selling and your daily routine can bring you more success.

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See How Dealers are Remodeling their Stores

By Betsy Barthelemy posted on June 26, 2019 | Posted in Best Practices, Dealership Marketing

In Rural Lifestyle Dealer's 2019 Business Trends & Outlook Report, 46% of dealers said they were planning to update their retail spaces this year. We're checking in on those projects.

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Calculating Your 'True' Turns on Parts Inventory

By Bob Clements posted on June 25, 2019 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Bob Clements International, Inc.

Use this formula to get a more accurate picture of how your parts sales are moving through your on-hand inventory.

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Possible Funding Source for Cutting Energy Costs

June 24, 2019 | Posted in Best Practices

USDA is providing grants through the Rural Energy for America Program. Congress appropriated $50 million for REAP grants and loan guarantees in fiscal year 2019.

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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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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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Don't Let the 'Urgent' Overtake the 'Important'

The Problem With Your Financial Statements? They’re Full of Opinions

4 Ways to Drive Sales by Thinking Like Customers

Treating Your Website Like Another Location

Hiring for the Parts Department

Knowing the Difference Between Mentoring and Coaching

Grow Sales through Time Management

See How Dealers are Remodeling their Stores

Calculating Your 'True' Turns on Parts Inventory

Possible Funding Source for Cutting Energy Costs

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