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4 steps to success
1) Every business should undergo an annual strategic profit-planning process. This is where the plans meet the budget and accommodations…
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Learn from the best
1. Increase Labor Rate. When MasterCraft Boats of Arizona started in its current 20 Group, its labor rate was $75…
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Aftermarket Segment Remains Buoyant During Downturn
Although the aftermarket accessories segment is faring better than other parts of the marine industry, competition is keener than ever.…
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Service First
When I drove onto Prince William Marina’s 18-acre property this spring, you might say I made a mistake. Instead of…
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Be Safe But Not Sorry
The fact that the marine industry is currently going through a difficult period of time is not news to any…
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A CULTure of success
Jeff Olson is frugal. When I visited the dealership in late March, the owner of upstate New York-based Saratoga Boatworks…
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A new Web
As the marine industry raises the bar for itself online, companies are constantly upgrading and redesigning their Web sites. In…
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Ask, what do successful dealers do?
No matter how successful you are in your own right, there is always someone, somewhere doing something effective that you…
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Canvas and fabrics segment has it covered
The canvas and fabric segments appear to be faring better than other marine suppliers amid the continued downturn in boat…
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