It may seem smart to do nothing in an uncertain situation, but that’s not necessarily true — or even possible. Instead, there are three actions you can take that can help you take advantage of uncertain times.
The New Year brings a sense of urgency to make changes. Unfortunately, that pressure could lead to time management habits that destroy your effectiveness.
Take a look at how you make your way through a typical day and try to identify habits. For instance, are you checking email all day long or only during certain times? Do you set aside time each week to monitor sales goals? Or, even what’s the first and last thing you do each day?
Small talk is fine to start the interview, but get down to business and ask the right kinds of questions to uncover which candidate is the best fit for your dealership. A how-to story in the Wall Street Journal recommends focusing on four kinds of questions.
Recently, a salesperson told me that when she started her career, there were more than a dozen people selling her same product in her small city. Now, nearly 20 years later, her business has grown exponentially, while many of the original and new competitors have faded away. Her explanation: “I was going to be the best.”
Ordering delays, market share demands, warranty reimbursements — these were some of the concerns dealers shared to this question: “What Would You Change About Your Manufacturer?” in our 2015 Dealer Business Trends & Outlook survey.
Do you have a love-hate relationship with the information technology (IT) portion of your business? You love it when your website generates leads, for instance, but hate the time it takes to manage your website, along with social media, your customer relationship management system and on and on.
While investigating methods for improving the financial side of running a business, Rural Lifestyle Dealer has come across a comprehensive checklist of ways to shore up your cash flow management. Rob Martin of Spark Business IQ has compiled such a checklist which we believe will be helpful to anyone looking to maintain a successful and lucrative business.
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.
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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