While it has been a really challenging year for many, the boating industry has seen a surge in business in recent months. With more first-time boaters emerging in the marketplace and experienced boaters spending even more time out on the water, marine businesses have certainly been as busy as ever. When business is as busy… (more)
With boat dealers being in peak season in the midst of a unique calendar year, it’s very possible that certain tasks may fall by the wayside. With boating activity expected to increase this summer, more and more leads will pour in for boat dealers. As the MRAA outlined in a recent post, these busy periods… (more)
Boating could provide some liberation, while respecting distancing rules While everyone yearns for getting outside and mobile, it must also be done responsibly. With the summer months just around the corner, marine enthusiasts can’t help but start thinking about ways to do what they love, while continuing to practice social distancing. With boat shows around… (more)
Co-Authored by Kirsten Schuchardt, Program Manager, Brunswick Dealer Advantage and Boater’s Choice Insurance Today, API’s are a necessity of modern technology and the space seems to be ever-expanding in the marine world with dealerships, manufacturers and marinas. Hundreds of thousands of apps exist, and it grows by the day. This technology has firmly been entrenched… (more)
When it comes to keeping your marina business on the straight and narrow, DockMaster’s marina and dealer management software takes great strides into making sure all aspects of the operation are honest. To that end, its double posting features take care of all the redundancies of ensuring every account base of a transaction are covered. … (more)
by Phil Friedman, Marine Industry Consultant In one of its brochures, a leading developer of CRM software explains customer relations management in the following way: “… CRM is customer relationship management … CRM lets you store and manage prospect and customer information, like contact info, accounts, leads, and sales opportunities, in one central location …… (more)
Fad Advice on Marketing Often Has Little to Do with Real Needs As I’ve said before, I don’t pretend to be a marketing guru. I have, however, been involved in marina and boatyard management for more than three decades. As a result, I have had opportunities to develop and run several marine-related marketing campaigns. Consequently,… (more)
Whether you are a boat dealer, marina, or boatyard you are probably familiar with the peaks and valleys of operating in a seasonal industry. But going by the numbers, there is ample opportunity to grow your boating business all year. According to research by Global Market Insights, Inc the recreational boating market is predicted to top… (more)
By now, business owners are realizing more and more that using social media is no longer one of those window dressing perks involved in running a company. More and more, it’s a necessity to get your message out to your customer base. And in the marina business, that’s particularly evident considering that the maritime industry… (more)
