By Dave McMahon Editor in Chief We here at Powersports Business always try to inspire success. Whether it’s by attending dealer meetings (multiple times in August) to learn about ...
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‘Audible gasps’ at Polaris dealer meeting on stop-sale
No media members are allowed at Polaris dealer meetings, so I wasn’t there, but analysts had plenty to report on from Nashville. Feltl and Company analyst Mark Smith reports in ...
Read More »‘Doomsday preppers’ galore drive ADV aftermarket
With the flurry of new adventure bikes hitting the market and upward trending sales numbers, it can be tempting for dealers to close the unit sale and move on. While ...
Read More »From the Editor: DEALER Seminars at AIMExpo: An early look at some classes
It’s time to start planning for AIMExpo in Orlando if you haven’t done so already. Oct. 13-14, Thursday and Friday, are the dealer days that you won’t want to miss. ...
Read More »Earthquake near Honda plant delays Africa Twin production
The Honda Motor Co. motorcycle factory received “significant” damage as the result of the April earthquakes in Kumamoto Prefecture and is not expected to be fully operational until August. The ...
Read More »Tax on service labor gets attention in North Carolina
The North Carolina Motorcycle Dealer Association is helping dealers get the word out to their state representatives that taxes on labor will have a negative impact on their business. The ...
Read More »June 1 Power 50 application deadline for dealers is near
Power 50 applications are coming in at an impressive pace as the dealer awards program enters its fourth year. This year’s Power 50 — with the support of sponsors CyclePro, ...
Read More »2016 Powersports Business Nifty 50 winners
For the 17th consecutive year, Powersports Business has selected 50 aftermarket products and services that we believe will help boost dealership profits in 2016, the Powersports Business Nifty 50. Editors from Powersports ...
Read More »Quit looking at your phone at shows!
After learning that a few local powersports dealers would be at the Minneapolis Boat Show displaying their PWC and boat lines this past weekend, Dave and I thought it would ...
Read More »Nifty 50 application launches for aftermarket products, services
The deadline for the 17th annual Powersports Business Nifty 50 products and services contest is Friday, Jan. 8, 2016. To complete the online application, click here. All entrants will be ...
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