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6 Steps to Increase Service Department Profits

Don’t underestimate what good processes, flat rating and efficiency incentives can mean for service department revenues.
By Bob Clements | Posted in Dealer News, Best Practices
Your service department is one of the simplest and most profitable departments to run in your dealership — if you follow a program that defines expectations, supports an efficient workflow and recognizes the extra efforts of your service technicians.
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See How Your Salaries & Benefits Compare with Other Dealers

The Equipment Dealers Assn.’s bi-annual Compensation and Benefits Report gives you baseline numbers for different positions at ag and OPE dealerships.
By Sierra Wolff posted on April 8, 2019 | Posted in Dealer News, Data & Forecasts, Best Practices
One of the best ways to retain employees is to not only offer them good pay, but good benefits as well. The Equipment Dealers Assn.’s 2018 Compensation & Benefits Report is one tool that can help dealerships see how their compensation programs stack up.
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Finding Ways to Cut Costs, Manage Better

Here are suggestions for controlling expenses, increasing service department profitability and making smarter purchases of goods and services.
By Rex A. Collins posted on April 8, 2019 | Posted in Best Practices
Here are suggestions for controlling expenses, increasing service department profitability and making smarter purchases of goods and services.
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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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