Dealer Success Guide

The Dealer Success Guide is a complete business how-to guide for lawn and garden equipment dealers. Brought to you by Yard & Garden magazine and sponsored by STIHL Inc., the Guide covers all key areas of business management: Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Sales, Marketing & Merchandising, Parts Department Operations, Service Department Operations, Human Resources. In addition, Dealer Success Guide offers insight into the latest industry trends, along with new product...
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Dealer Success Story: The Homeowner Advantage

Once a landscape contractor, Doug Hampton became a dealer after fighting to find one that could support his needs. Now he uses his product and...

Article • March 26th, 2012
Three Steps to Online Parts Sales Success

Ask yourself these three questions to determine your online parts sales goals and a strategy for successful implementation.

Article • March 26th, 2012
Speaking in the Community to Boost Your Business

Build connections while growing your customer base by speaking at local community events on topics that interest and aid others.

Article • March 26th, 2012
Online and On Time

After working out some kinks in the early stages, Choo Choo Parts has proven successful in the online parts sales market.

Article • March 26th, 2012
Winning Customers Over With Your Actions

Using your actions to back up words can be the most effective way to attract and retain customers.

Article • March 26th, 2012
Would you like to supersize that?

How to successfully structure a menu pricing system that increases sales and consumer comfort at the point of sale.

Article • March 26th, 2012
How to Use Testimonials to Grow Your Business

Testimonials are a great way of influencing others to feel comfortable about buying your equipment and utilizing your service department.

Article • March 26th, 2012
Becoming a Priority to Customers

Helping customers to reach their goals and meet their needs will position you as a priority in the buying process.

Article • March 26th, 2012
Succeeding in Rental

When managed properly, equipment rental can offer dealers an opportunity for supplementing sales.

Article • November 30th, 2011
Introduce Customers to Their Diesel Options

The benefits of diesel technology and potential cost savings

Article • November 29th, 2011
Lean Mean Servicing Machines

When profit margins are low, service demands and customer support are high priorities for these dealer brothers.

Article • November 8th, 2011
7 Questions When Planning Growth

Questions to ask yourself when planning for business growth.

Article • October 3rd, 2011
Being Social Not Just in Social Media

Dealers should step beyond the popular social media and embrace the important face-to-face time with members in their local community to build the...

Article • October 3rd, 2011
What to Look For in an Assistant Manager

Finding an assistant manager with the right skills, qualities and experience can help your business to flourish.

Article • October 3rd, 2011
Making Time for Time Management

Effective time management can improve both work and home environments.

Article • October 3rd, 2011

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