Commercial Dealer Newshttp://www.commercialdealer.com/news/RSS.aspRecent news from Commercial Dealer.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:33:11 ESTThu, 11 Mar 2010 13:33:11 ESTen-usCopyright (c) 2010 GIE Media Inc., All Rights Reserved.Toro Expands Lineup of GrandStand Mowershttp://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2095http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2095Stand-on model now available in 36-inch, 40-inch and 60-inch models.Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 ESTMystik Unveils JT-4 2-Cycle Engine Oilhttp://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2096http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2096Lubricant provides superior protection to keep air-cooled 2-cycle engines running cleaner and longer. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 ESTHonda Power Equipment Earns 2009 MarCom Awardhttp://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2094http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2094Accolade recognizing excellence in marketing and communication creative achievement.Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 ESTJohn Deere Introduces Premium Engine Oilhttp://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2097http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2097New Plus-50 II offers advance performance, extended change intervals for John Deere diesel engines.Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 ESTBusinesses Should Remain Cautious http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2093http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2093Economics professor says we're beginning to see signs of the recession's end.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 ESTE-mail Marketing Grabs Hold of Small Businesseshttp://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2088http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=208846% of small businesses use email marketing today, 36% plan to start using in the coming year, survey says. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 ESTKIOTI Dealers Explore Daedong and South Koreahttp://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2089http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2089The winners and runners-up in a recent KIOTI sales contest learned something new about the products they were marketing. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 ESTU.S. Posts Third Coolest-Highest Precipitation For Octoberhttp://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2090http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2090NOAA: The average October temperature was 4.0 degrees F below the 20th Century average. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 ESTEconomists: 2010 Looks Betterhttp://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2091http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2091Unfortunately, 2009 was "really, really awful."Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 ESTExaktime Unveils PocketClock/GPS for BlackBerryhttp://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2092http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2092New portable time and attendance system tracks mobile employees in the field.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 ESTWright Introduces Pistol Grip Mowerhttp://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2087http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2087Model can be operated as a walk behind or it can be paired with Wright's Velke fold-away sulky.Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 ESTFEATURE: Connecting Through Conflicthttp://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2082http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2082Five ways great connectors turn angry clients into happy ones…and how you can tooThu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 ESTGUEST COLUMN: Fix the Broken Insurance Marketplacehttp://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2083http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2083Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 ESTFEATURE: Is Your Leadership Strong Enough? http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2081http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2081The three pillars of strength help leaders in tough times.Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 ESTFEATURE: Raising Capital 101http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2084http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2084How does an OPE dealer obtain capital, and what are the common mistakes dealership owners make when raising capital? Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 ESTGUEST EDITORIAL: Are you proud of your profession?http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2085http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2085Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 ESTEDITOR'S NOTE: Just Say Ithttp://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2086http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2086Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 ESTAriens Acquires Parker Co.http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2079http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2079Acquisition adds lawn sweepers and debris-handling products.Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 ESTKIOTI Adds National Sales Managerhttp://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2080http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2080New member will be responsible for dealer recruitment, dealer development, marketing and sales.Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 ESTSmall Business Cash Flow Strained As Fellow Small Businesses Slow Payments http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2077http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2077Widening gap between large and small businesses’ ability to pay bills in timely manner.Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 ESTSmall Businesses Say Health Care Reform Will Bring Increased Costs, Complexity http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2078http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2078Survey: 90 percent say it is important that health care reform offer choices in plans, but many worry change will bring costs and unnecessary complexity.Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 ESTWinter forecast: Warmer North, Cooler Southhttp://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2073http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2073NOAA expects El Nino to strengthen and influence conditions.Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 ESTEmail Use Increasing, Social Media and Smartphones Play Key Roles http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2074http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2074Study dispels myth that emerging media is replacing e-mail.Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 ESTWorkers Worry More about Financial Security Than Health Insurance http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2075http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2075Employees seek protection against the unexpected, survey says. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 ESTNearly Half Of Small Businesses Surveyed Have Profiles On Facebook and Twitter http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=2076http://www.commercialdealer.com/news/news.asp?ID=207645 percentuse social media to promote their businesses online, survey says. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST