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Community Support

By Chad Elmore posted on November 7, 2011
Whether you're expanding your dealership by merging with a store in another city or looking for ways to increase the customer base in your hometown, winning the support of the community is crucial to a successful business.
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Dealership of the the Year: S&H Farm Supply

Supporting the Commercial Cutter

By Chad Elmore posted on October 18, 2011 | Posted in Best Practices
Thanks in part to the number of large corporations based in Springfield, Mo., the region is a strong market for the commercial cutting business. Attracting that segment of equipment buyers has been an important part of S&H Farm Supply's sales at its Rogersville location, located 10 miles east of Missouri's third largest city.
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What the Busy Society Means for Your Dealership

By Chad Elmore posted on October 10, 2011
The sad fact is that in this extremely busy society, in order to get everything done in a given week, or an evening after work. Given a window of time to cross a few things off a list, rural lifestylers need 100% equipment availability -- just like the folks in production ag.
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How to Sell Generators: Selling Peace of Mind

Thanks to severe weather and an aging power grid, generators can provide additional sales any time of the year.
By Chad Elmore posted on October 6, 2011 | Posted in Niche Markets
In August, as Hurricane Irene aimed for the U.S.'s Eastern Seaboard, residents along the coast went shopping. Stores were cleaned out as people bought essentials to help them get through the storm and clean up in the aftermath. In a few hours, flashlights, batteries and essential food items were in short supply across the region.
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How to Sell: Generators

Factory Training Connects Watts to Horsepower

By Chad Elmore posted on October 6, 2011 | Posted in Manufacturer News
Portable or stationary stand-by power generators can be a good fit for outdoor power equipment dealers because they already have the engine knowledge. The electrical side can be quite foreign, though. To help dealers and their technicians bridge the gap from horsepower to watts, many OEMs offer training programs.
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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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