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Why Humble Leadership Really Works

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on July 3, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices

Power can cause leaders to become overly obsessed with outcomes and control and treat their employees as means to an end.

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Mottos that Dealers Live By

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on July 3, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices

"Nobody gets out alive, so do what you can to enjoy the ride," and other great words of advice that dealers live by.

Choose Business Software with this 6-Step Checklist

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on July 2, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Small Business Administration

Good software can enable your dealership to increase sales by saving time and money while expanding capacity. However, you must choose wisely because the wrong software can be an expensive mistake.

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10 Simple Ways to Make People Like You More

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on June 29, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Time.com

Being more likeable means you will get along better with your co-workers and your customers. Here are 10 simple ways to be more likeable today.

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What I Wish I Knew Before I Became a Manager

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on June 22, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Fast Company

Consistency with (and between) staff members is one critical way to be successful as a manager. Read on to learn more.

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The Right Way to Respond to Negative Feedback

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on June 15, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Harvard Business Review

Leaders who ask for critical feedback are seen as more effective by superiors, employees and peers.

Biobutanol: What it is, What it Could Mean for OPE Industry

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on June 8, 2018 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

The Environmental Protection Agency is about to allow a new renewable fuel to be sold at the pump, which could revolutionize the fuel business while eliminating the use of corn ethanol in gasoline altogether.

Reputation Management Tips For Small Businesses

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on June 8, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Forbes.com

You leave yourself open to problems if you think that all you have to do is provide great products and customer service.

Why a Bonus is Not an Incentive

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on June 1, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Forbes.com

A bonus is typically paid out once a year, at management’s discretion. People rarely know what they must do to get the rewards, beyond doing a good job and getting along with the boss.

Memorial Day: Honoring Our Military Heroes

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on May 28, 2018 | Posted in Dealer News

"Home of the free because of the brave."

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Mowhawk Mowers Enters the Zero-Turn Space

Mowhawk mowers using decades of manufacturing experience to enter the zero-turn space and grow its dealer network.

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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.