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Nicholas UptonJanuary 24, 2014
Friday Economic Snapshot: Trucking along
As we’re nearing the end of January and the coldest stretch of the year (hopefully, says this Minneapolis-based editor), a…
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Nicholas UptonJanuary 24, 2014
Boat show best practices: It’s all about leads
For many consumers, attending a boat show kicks off the buying cycle for their new watercraft. In fact, according to…
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Nicholas UptonJanuary 21, 2014
Discover Boating focused on content, data in 2014
Most business owners have heard the old adage, “Content is king” when looking for new ways to engage customers. Discover…
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Nicholas UptonJanuary 17, 2014
Friday Economic Snapshot: Feeling the January blahs
We’ve got a lot of indicators this week, with some interesting nuggets from the Federal Reserve Beige Book. Overall, optimism…
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Nicholas UptonJanuary 12, 2014
Builder collective weathers recession with new international market
When most people in the boating industry look to tackle the challenges of a fragmenting market and lagging sales, they…
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Nicholas UptonJanuary 10, 2014
Management Matters: Are employee benefits worth the cost?
When it comes to offering employee benefits, Russo Marine sticks out in a crowd. Not only does the dealership, with…
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Nicholas UptonJanuary 10, 2014
Friday Economic Snapshot: Exports grow, job growth slows
This year, the Chinese year of the horse, is off to a largely optimistic start. Consumers are feeling more confident,…
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Nicholas UptonJanuary 7, 2014
Marketing Corner: 5 Marketing Trends for 2014
It’s that time of year again, with year-end and year-beginning lists. We’ve seen plenty highlighting the marketing trends to watch…
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Nicholas UptonJanuary 3, 2014
NOAA opens comments on plans to privatize paper charts
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Thursday made official its plans to eliminate printing of paper nautical charts. NOAA…
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Nicholas UptonJanuary 3, 2014
Friday Economic Snapshot: Construction returns to 2009 levels
Hopefully you’re feeling pleasantly plump as you bask in the afterglow of the holiday season. While most of the non-retail…
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