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The 20 Best Business Mobile Apps of 2017

By RLD Staff posted on November 21, 2017 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: PC Magazine

PC Magazine recently compiled this essential list of the best mobile apps that covers everything from human resources to data management to communication.

YANMAR America’s EVO//CENTER is Company’s Largest Investment in North America

By RLD Staff posted on November 16, 2017 | Posted in Manufacturer News

The company recently opened its 50,000 square-foot facility for dealer training as well as community events and customer interaction. Yanmar Academy and Power/Training programs are now launching.

Are You Keeping Pace With these Benefits & Perks?

By RLD Staff posted on September 15, 2017

Source: Society for Human Resource Management

Dealers tell us that finding and keeping employees is one of their top concerns. Maybe reevaluating the benefits you offer could be one strategy to bring about some change.

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Practice These Top 10 Negotiation Skills

By RLD Staff posted on September 1, 2017 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Chron.com

Effective negotiation is more than just tossing out ideas, hoping the customer will "bite." It's a process, sometimes complex, that brings about an acceptable agreement to both parties.

Compact Tractor Sales Up in July

By RLD Staff posted on August 16, 2017 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

Year-to-date unit sales of under 40 horsepower tractors were up 11% in the U.S. and almost 26% in Canada compared with last year, according to the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers.

What is the Strangest Customer Request or Complaint You Have Ever Received?

By RLD Staff posted on July 31, 2017 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

From concrete rabbits to submerged mowers, here is some comic relief as dealers share quirky stories about what customers have asked of them.

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