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To Staff Up or Slow Down Hiring Plans in 2016?

By Jack Zemlicka posted on November 4, 2015 | Posted in Service & Support

While the downturn in the ag equipment market has stalled sales of precision products for many dealers, that hasn’t diminished the need for qualified specialists to service technology.

Technology Corner

Equipment Sharing Links Dealers to Revenue

By Jack Zemlicka posted on October 9, 2015 | Posted in Dealer Development, Precision Sales

A recently launched program is offering dealers a new alternative to letting tractors, combines or other implements sit on the lot until the right customer comes along.

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Don’t Let Precision Maturity Equal Shrinking Margins

By Jack Zemlicka posted on October 7, 2015 | Posted in Precision Sales

I've never been one for the annual Black Friday shopping mayhem that attracts bargain hunters like moths to the commercial flame. But a couple years ago, I was convinced that we needed a new laptop computer, and what better time to purchase one than on the day when prices are seemingly at their lowest.

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Precision Apps Tap Into Consumer Conveniences

By Jack Zemlicka posted on September 9, 2015 | Posted in Precision Agriculture 101

Roaming the sultry grounds of the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill., last week, the mood among attendees and vendors appeared to be largely optimistic, despite most precision companies acknowledging that sales have slumped since last year’s event.

Inaugural Precision Farming Dealer Summit to Focus on Profitable Business Strategies

By Jack Zemlicka posted on September 4, 2015 | Posted in Precision Agriculture 101, Dealer Development

This 2-day, dealer-only experience will deliver insight into how successful OEM and independent North American retailers are implementing actionable, revenue-generating precision farming programs.

Dealer Development

Plotting a Course for Selling Precision ROI to Farm Customers

One Canadian dealer is maintaining annual test plots to track precision payback and leverage the results to more than double hardware sales.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on August 26, 2015 | Posted in Precision Sales

At a time when farm customers are being more selective with their equipment expenditures, the ability to articulate accurate paybacks from precision technology can be a financial asset for dealers.

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Is Procrastination a Concern with Precision Customer Payments?

By Jack Zemlicka posted on August 26, 2015 | Posted in Service & Support

I’ve never been one to delay in paying a bill. But that’s not to say there haven’t been a few close calls, which required at least an explanation. Sometimes, it’s a simple misunderstanding or computer glitch and fortunately, I’ve never been on the receiving end of an uncomfortable collection call.

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Starting the Conversation Critical to Precision Sales

August 12, 2015 | Posted in Precision Agriculture 101

The old adage 'talk is cheap' doesn't necessarily apply to precision farming business these days. In fact, a lack of conversation is costing dealerships potential revenue, at a time when it's needed most.

Guiding Strip-Tillers to Success with Precision

By Jack Zemlicka posted on July 22, 2015 | Posted in Precision Sales

As precision farming practices continue to infiltrate more farms overall, technology is an essential part of strip-tillers' operations. Talking with farm equipment dealers, several have cited strip-till products as an emerging opportunity to complement sales of GPS systems and RTK subscriptions.

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To Staff Up or Slow Down Hiring Plans in 2016?

Equipment Sharing Links Dealers to Revenue

Don’t Let Precision Maturity Equal Shrinking Margins

Precision Apps Tap Into Consumer Conveniences

Inaugural Precision Farming Dealer Summit to Focus on Profitable Business Strategies

Plotting a Course for Selling Precision ROI to Farm Customers

Is Procrastination a Concern with Precision Customer Payments?

Starting the Conversation Critical to Precision Sales

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Guiding Strip-Tillers to Success with Precision

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