15Feb

Know the New Minimum Wage and Employment Laws for 2018

It’s important to stay apprised of the most recent changes in relevant laws for 2018. Total Landscape Care recently published an article with the most pertinent changes to the equipment industry that could have an impact on your dealership. The two areas of most importance to the industry are changes related to the labor and […]

13Feb

5 Things You Need to do to Attract and Retain Workers

Across the industry we’re seeing a labor shortage in a time where the construction industry should be flourishing. The industry is one of few that is having consistent growth in number of jobs and contracts, however the number of employees is dwindling. Below, we expand on Construction Equipment Guide’s article concerning how to both attract […]

25Jan

Equipment Trader Feature: Referrals Made Easy!

It’s widely known that referrals are the leading source of success when it comes to making a sale. With regular cold calls your chances of seeing a decision-maker are slim at best. Our sister company, Equipment Trader, had guest blogger Ken Taylor break down how to best utilize a referral in the sales process with […]

04Jan

The Top 10 Safety Violations of 2017

As we move forward into 2018 and focus on our exciting goals and potential for the year, it’s important to reflect and look at what we can learn from the past year. At the end of the year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a list detailing the most-cited safety violations for 2017. […]

02Jan

Positive Outlook for Equipment Industry Growth in 2018

There has been a consistent trend in reports and surveys about projected growth in the equipment industry for 2018. Whether it’s from a sales or renting perspective, those in the industry have all weighed in to say they have a positive outlook for the industry. For example, from a capital standpoint, Construction Dive reported there […]

12Dec

Equipment Trader Feature: 7 Reasons to Rent

Throughout the truck, equipment and agriculture industries, the decision to rent is becoming increasingly popular. Peer-to peer rental companies and websites, such as our sister company Equipment Trader, have seen a steady uptick in rental requests. Business owners and workers see the benefit in having access to the equipment, but not necessarily being fully committed […]