In the year or so since I've been writing for Inc.com, I've received several hundred emails from readers asking for assistance and advice. From this experience, I've observed that the following 10 basic selling errors are surprisingly common.

Naoto "Nate" Kobayashi has been named as the new General Manager at the Engines and Power Products Division of Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., based in Grand Rapids. The veteran of nearly 30 years with the company assumes his new position as the outgoing General Manager, Fumihiro "Clint" Ohno returns to Japan. Ohno will now manage all of Kawasaki's worldwide general purpose engine sales efforts.

RDO Equipment Co. announces the company is opening a new Vermeer location in Eugene, Oregon. The new store is located at 4108 W. 11th Ave, Eugene, Ore. and provides Vermeer parts, sales and service. The new location complements the current RDO-Vermeer location in Portland, Ore.