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Weekly 5: 701 boating deaths in 2016
The BI Weekly 5 is a collection of tips, news and data affecting the boating industry this week. Be sure…
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YachtWorld releases Q1 2017 brokerage sales report
YachtWorld recently released its quarterly YachtWorld Market Index for the first quarter of 2017. In the U.S., there were 5,709…
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Economic Snapshot: Consumer confidence dipped in May
Though the index is still quite high, this marks the second consecutive month the index has fallen. Consumer confidence The…
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Outdoor recreation industries impact U.S. economy
The Outdoor Industry Association recently released its report, “The Outdoor Recreation Economy,” which highlights the economic impact of the many outdoor…
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jonathan.sweetMay 30, 2017
Weekly 5: Trump budget would cut programs that benefit boating
The BI Weekly 5 is a collection of tips, news and data affecting the boating industry this week. Be sure…
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jonathan.sweetMay 25, 2017
Sterndrive sales down in April, growth slows in other categories
While boat sales grew again in April, the rate of growth declined, according to the latest Info-Link Bellwether report. According…
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Economic Snapshot: Existing home sales dip in April
The National Association of Realtors said low supply levels held down sales in April and also pushed the median number…
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jonathan.sweetMay 22, 2017
Weekly 5: New Jersey dealer who faked death now facing Florida charges
The BI Weekly 5 is a collection of tips, news and data affecting the boating industry this week. Be sure…
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jonathan.sweetMay 22, 2017
Boating delivers industry’s message at ABC 2017
More than 250 individuals from the boating industry descended on Washington, D.C., last week for the 2017 edition of American…
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jonathan.sweetMay 18, 2017
13 no-sale signals: Why customers won’t buy from you
Salespeople are always alert for “buying signals,” those indications that the customer is ready to say yes. When this happens,…
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