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Economic Snapshot: Ups and down in existing home sales, housing starts
This month’s existing home sales and housing starts provide potentially confusing numbers. While this month’s existing home sales report may…
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Nicholas UptonOctober 21, 2014
Weekly 5: Seattle dealer wins lawsuit over libelous emails
The BI Weekly 5 is a collection of tips, news and data affecting the boating industry this week. Be sure…
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Sea Ray honors Bill McGill with lifetime achievement award
MarineMax runs its business with the idea that boating changes people’s lives. While the company’s goal is to change the lives of MarineMax’s customers,…
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jonathan.sweetOctober 20, 2014
Correct Craft acquires PCM, Crusader engine brands
Correct Craft, owner of the Nautique Boat Company, announced Monday that it acquired both the PCM Marine Engines and Crusader…
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Economic Snapshot: Housing market index, small business optimism dip slightly
Both the housing market index and the small business optimism index declined slightly this month after consistent increases in previous…
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Nicholas UptonOctober 16, 2014
If you want bigger sales in ’15 plan for them now
The vast majority of independent boat dealers have no marketing plan. Odds are you’re one of them. Which means you…
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Nicholas UptonOctober 14, 2014
Lightspeed joins ADP spinoff CDK Global
What was formerly known as ADP Lightspeed is now operating under a new name with a new company. Though the…
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Nicholas UptonOctober 14, 2014
Weekly 5: Arkansas dealer ordered to pay up in consignment dispute
The BI Weekly 5 is a collection of tips, news and data affecting the boating industry this week. Be sure…
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Nicholas UptonOctober 9, 2014
Profit-Based marketing for the Boating Industry – Part Six
Editor’s note: Over the past several weeks, Boating Industry has presented a series of articles by marketing consultant Thaddeus Kubis…
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Economic Snapshot: Employment sees pre-recession levels
We heard some great news at the end of last week with the national unemployment rate reporting under six percent in…
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