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Best Practices
Marketing That Drives Sales, Not Just Likes
In today’s retail environment, it has become remarkably easy to confuse marketing activity with marketing success. Social media engagement can…
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Risk Management Strategies for Marine Business Owners
Most marine business owners take the necessary steps to protect visible assets, but what is often less visible are the…
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Boating Starts at the Shore: A New Owner’s Guide to Docks and Lifts
Most new boat owners spend months comparing hull designs, engine specs and onboard features—only to overlook a critical question: where…
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Turning Vendor Partnerships Into Marketing Assets
The article tells retailers how to leverage vendor relationships correctly so you can use them to help drive traffic, improve…
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Employee Benefits That Attract and Retain Talent Across Your Marine Business
The marine industry is evolving—fast. Boats are becoming more complex, customer expectations are rising, and one challenge continues to surface:…
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Spring Is Coming. Is Your Dock Ready?
As temperatures rise and snowmelt accelerates, water levels can shift several feet in a matter of days. Fixed docks aren’t…
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The New Buyer Funnel: Designing Multi-Session, Omnichannel Experiences That Close
Today’s boat buyer doesn’t simply walk into the showroom, pick a model and drive off. Instead, the buying process for…
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The Business Case for Charter Management Programs: A Win-Win for Dealers and Buyers
The economics of boat ownership are evolving. In this environment, charter ownership programs have emerged as a strategic solution, offering…
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Education Can Ensure Success When Buying, Starting or Expanding a Boating Business
Harry Munns explains in this piece just how important education is when it comes to boating business success.
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Maximizing Word-of-Mouth in the Digital Age
Word-of-mouth has always been retail’s most persuasive force. But today, it doesn’t travel by coffee chats or chance encounters alone—it…
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7 Ways to Ensure Consistency and Reliability Across Your Supply Chain
In today’s hyper-connected world, supply chain performance is no longer measured only in speed and cost. The true differentiator is…
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Insights from Boating Industry’s Top 20 Dealers: Gibbons Motor Toys
Gibbons Motor Toys is ranked number 17 on Boating Industry's 2024 Top Dealers list.
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How to Build Authentic Relationships for Brand Growth
Building strong relationships with customers and your team is crucial for brand growth. It’s impossible to run a successful business…
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5 Tips to Protect Your Business From Cyber Attacks
Living in the digital age has its advantages, but it also comes with its challenges. One of the biggest challenges…
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Tips From an Entrepreneur: How to Scale a Small Business
No matter what you’re venturing into, it can be difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel…
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2022 Top Dealers: Best Practices
By the staff of Boating Industry For the last 17 years, Boating Industry’s Top 100 program has become a symbol…
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December 2020/January 2021
2021 Top 100: Best Practices
By Boating Industry staff Celebrating its 17th year, the Boating Industry Top 100 Dealers program continues to recognize and celebrate…
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December 2020/January 2021
2020 Top 100: Best Practices
Now in its 16th year, the Boating Industry Top 100 truly continues to celebrate the best of the best. There’s…
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December 2019
2019 Top 100: Best Practices
As the Boating Industry Top 100 celebrates its 15th year, the dealers on the list continue to outpace the rest…
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The 2017 Top 100 Dealers
Now in its 13th year, the Boating Industry Top 100 program finds the dealers on the list to be more…
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