Articles by RLD Staff

20 Time Management Tips for Inside Salespeople

By RLD Staff posted on February 17, 2017 | Posted in Best Practices

Your inside salespeople can play a bigger role in generating revenue, if they manage their time and customer contacts correctly. Here are 20 high-tech, low-tech and common sense ways to help them make the most of each day.

2017 Business Trends & Outlook Report: Watching Changing Policies

By RLD Staff posted on February 7, 2017 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

A new presidential administration means changing policies. Ernie Goss of Creighton University shares his thoughts on what they might mean for your dealership.

5 Better Ways to Give Good Feedback

By RLD Staff posted on January 27, 2017 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Fast Company

Try turning a critique into a question, pointing out what's working and referring to an authority.

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Don’t be the Source of Your Stress

By RLD Staff posted on January 13, 2017 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Harvard Business Review

It may be the off season, but many of us are running on empty after the holidays. Now is the time to practice these 5 techniques for handling stress and avoiding burnout to be ready for the busy season.

USDA's Vilsack Issues Exit Memo

By RLD Staff posted on January 11, 2017 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

Outgoing Secretary of Ag Tom Vilsack outlines the department's accomplishments, including efforts to embrace both small and large farms and ranches.

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7 Ways to Delegate More Effectively

By RLD Staff posted on January 6, 2017 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Inc.com

In our recent poll, delegating more was one area dealers hoped to improve upon in 2017. Here are 7 ways to start delegating more effectively.

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