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Make the most of the off-season
All departments at Marine USA Inc. (Ranked 56 in 2006) have a manager-in-training who is taught all the facets of…
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Create growth opportunities
Skipper Bud’s (Ranked 2 in 2005) “depth-chart” helps the company prepare for the effective transfer of management over time, selecting…
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Run it profitably
By Alan Bohling, president, Seattle Boat Co. There was a time in our business here at Seattle Boat Co. (Ranked…
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Take a team approach
By Taylor Richards, owner, Taylor’s Boats At Taylor’s Boats (Ranked 11 in 2006), we have monthly goals of hours we…
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Add predictability to your workflow
By Mark Duchow, owner/president, Duchow’s Boat Center Five years ago, Duchow’s Boat Center (Ranked 42 in 2006) ran what I…
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Six Sigmafy
Most dealers have room for improvement when it comes to efficiency. Slalom Shop Boats and Yachts (Ranked 6 in 2006)…
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Create an apprentice program
If the last 2,000 years of human existence are any indication, apprenticeship seems to be a fairly tried and true…
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Pick a role model
At Taylor’s Boats, the goal is not to be the best dealership in the marine industry: “We think in most…
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Package your goods
Duchow’s Boat Center’s (Ranked 42 in 2006) offers Royal Care Service to its customers. For an annual membership fee of…
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Get started early
Every other Tuesday morning at Spicer’s Boat City, the service technicians clock in early to discuss the latest service bulletins…
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