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Economic Snapshot: Builder confidence at 11-year high
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) surged in September, rising to its highest level since…
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jonathan.sweetSeptember 21, 2016
Survey: Attitudes on new markets little changed
Those working in the boating industry are still much more concerned about bringing younger buyers into the market than they…
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jonathan.sweetSeptember 20, 2016
Weekly 5: Idaho boat builder indicted on fraud 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.sweetSeptember 19, 2016
Boat sales growth continues to slow in August report
Boat sales are still up over the previous 12 months, but the growth rate continued to slow in August, according…
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Economic Snapshot: Political climate drives down small business optimism
The 2016 election is already negatively affecting the economy, as a record number of small business owners cite the political…
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jonathan.sweetSeptember 14, 2016
Q&A with MDCE Breakfast Keynote speaker Seth Mattison
This year, the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo has added its first Breakfast Keynote. Seth Mattison, founder of FutureSight Labs,…
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jonathan.sweetSeptember 12, 2016
7 ‘must-dos’ this fall for a spectacular 2017
Wow, another busy summer selling season in the books. I trust it was a good one for you and yet…
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jonathan.sweetSeptember 12, 2016
Weekly 5: Center for Coastal Conservation launches ‘Let America Fish’ campaign
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.sweetSeptember 8, 2016
How to mess up a business without breaking a sweat
No matter their strengths, businesses, like people, are always at risk. Some dangers are so blatant they dare being ignored.…
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Economic Snapshot: Job openings increase to record high
The number of job openings increased to 5.9 million on the last business day in July and the job openings…
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