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From problem to opportunity
For the first 19 years that South Shore Marine was in business, finding good talent was its No. 1 problem.…
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The real magic
Since Travis and Cathy Hayes purchased Hayes Marine three years ago, they’ve been poster children for how not to hire…
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From the ground up
Last May, despite the recession, Colorado Boat Center had a three-week backlog in its service department and, with several competitors…
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Strategy 2010: Builders share their plans
When Boating Industry recently asked dealers how we could help them succeed in 2010, they requested insight into boat builders’…
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Preparing for hiring
Conduct a Needs Analysis: Gather together everyone involved in the hiring process and talk about the position, reporting schemes and…
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A-Team
During the past two years, companies in the boating business, and most other industries, have been shedding employees left and…
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Delving into today’s lending
ORLANDO, Fla. — Finance executives participating on a panel that examined “Today’s lending options” at November’s Marine Dealer Conference &…
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Lending: What are your prospects?
The lending stream has not dried up and credit is still available, but it may take some new approaches to…
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Join the Club?
We’ve all heard the joke, “What are the two best days of a boat owner’s life? The day he buys…
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HOW TO: Convert your Top 100 Dealer application into a business plan
If you’re a Top 100 Dealer applicant, you have a leg up on most other dealers writing a business plan…
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