Rural Lifestyle Dealer wants to know more about you.

Bad Boy Buggies makes its debut as an exhibitor (booth #5112) at the 2013 Green Industry Expo (GIE), introducing outdoor power equipment dealers to the new Ambush iS off-road utility vehicle and a business-boosting package of support, tools and benefits.

What changes could your suppliers make that would produce the biggest impact on your dealership's bottom line?

Chattanooga Tractor took an expansion risk in 2009 during a time when other dealerships were holding steady or cutting back. That risk redefined the dealership's business model when it became an assembly and distribution center for Mahindra Tractor. Just 4 years later, the dealership, based in Chattanooga, Tenn., is now building a new larger assembly and distribution center, which will open in January 2014.

Rural Lifestyle Dealer is asking for your input about extending business hours as a way to earn more rural lifestyle business. The poll is just 2 questions. Thanks for your input. We'll report the results next week.

Small-business owners get unsolicited advice everyday. Some of it can be very helpful, some of it is better off ignored. If you hear any of the "words of wisdom" listed below, our advice to you is to smile, say thank you, and move on.

23 million small business in America account for 54% of all sales.

The rains and extreme weather continues to pound parts of the country this week. Earlier, I posted about taking steps to protect your personal documents and financial records in the event of a weather related disaster. But what about your business?