How do you handle ‘free service information’ calls from people working on their own equipment looking for repair specs or other information instead of bringing it into the dealership for repair?
The Western Equipment Dealers Assn. (WEDA), an international trade association representing equipment dealers since 1889, has announced the selection of Andrew P. Phillips as its new vice president, SouthWestern Region.
The best managers know to coach their employees, but what if someone doesn't want your help? How can you convince a hesitant employee that your advice is worthwhile?
Though it still may be barbecue and beach season, the end of 2014 will be here before you know it. For consumers, this means holiday shopping and New Year's resolutions. But for business owners, it also means getting financial ducks in a row in preparation for the upcoming tax season.
Do you have the right people in place at your dealership to pick up the slack if you need to be out of the office for an extended period, whether expected or unexpected?
As your business grows, you’re going to need to groom high-potential employees for leadership positions. High-potentials are those who know their business, have the respect of others, possess ambition, can work within teams and have the courage to make hard calls.
Amy Weum, relationship manager for CoBank Farm Credit Leasing's partnership with AgDirect – joined by AgDirect regional vice presidents Cory Nordhausen and Greg Roberg – explain the applications of leasing in the farm equipment business, including leasing’s benefits in the 2014 tax environment.
Lessiter Publications is pleased to announce it has added Jaime Elftman to its team as an assistant editor. Elftman will be working on publications in the ag division, including Farm Equipment, Rural Lifestyle Dealer, Precision Farming Dealer
In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at President Trump's tariff reduction on ag equipment, the latest dealer sales forecasts, and how high input costs are keeping farmer sentiment down.
Since 1980, A&I Products has become a leading manufacturer and wholesale distributor of aftermarket replacement parts for the agricultural, turf, and industrial equipment markets. A&I Products' experience and expertise has greatly contributed to the company's reputation as a top supplier of quality, reasonably priced parts. Founded with roots as a small machine shop and repair facility, the company made the transition by manufacturing new parts to replace those that were identified as commonly needing repair. Throughout the 1980s, the company quickly garnered a reputation for offering quality parts at a reasonable price.
Built on 90 years of expertise, Yetter Farm Equipment leads the agriculture industry in designing effective and innovative equipment for residue management, seedbed preparation, precision fertilizer placement, harvest attachments, strip-tillage, and more.
At Machinery Scope, we believe you deserve the best risk management solutions for your investments in heavy equipment. Since 2013, we have been proud to offer extended warranty, appraisals, and inspections. Machinery Scope is a family-owned business built on our experience in farming and equipment dealerships. We understand your business and provide a personalized and professional level of customer service. Machinery Scope has built a strong warranty product with our customers in mind, offering the same professional level of service from the time you get a quote, through the processing of a claim.