In case you've missed it, here's a roundup of our most read items on RuralLifestyleDealer.com during the past month.

Top of the list for January was an article from Bob Clements, part of a two-part series, on time being your enemy in the parts department.

Additional articles that took the spotlight were related to business best practices, including an article on ways to delegate more effectively and an article on principles to follow to create a high performing dealership.

Top 10 Most Viewed Online Stories in January:

1. Why Time is Your Enemy in the Parts Department: Part 1

2. Compensating Your Parts Department Part 1: Developing a Compensation Plan

3. 7 Ways to Delegate More Effectively

4. Why John Deere Measures Employee Morale Every Two Weeks

5. New Holland Agriculture, Textron Specialized Vehicles to Launch High-Performance Utility Vehicle in 2017

6. John Deere Announces its 2017 Residential ZTrak Z300 Models

7. Dealer Video: Doug Vahrenberg on Quick Attach Safety

8. Dealer View: Portland Implement Strategically Adding Service Techs

9. Don’t be the Source of Your Stress

10. Season to Season: Cracking the Municipal Code

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Videos

RhinoAG Production Tour to Mark 90 years

Lessiter Media editors visited RhinoAG in Gibson City, IL to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the production processes and attention to detail that have contributed to their longevity as they celebrate their 90th anniversary in 2024.

Top Directory Listings

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.

Top 10 Rural Lifestyle Industry Stories in January 2017

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