Bill Gates said, “Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can’t lose.” Couple that statement with one from former Intel Chairman Andy Grove, who said … “Only the paranoid survive. Paranoids believe someone or some force is out to get them,” and now you should have a better perspective on […]
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Consider This: The Pace of Change is Accelerating
Some people embrace change. Some people just go with the flow and deal with it only when they have to. Then there are those few, die hard, stubborn, inflexible, obstinate people out there who are going to fight changing to the bitter end. In today’s accelerating pace of technological change, I am finding that if […]
Consider This: Lie, Cheat, Drink, Swear and Steal Your Way to Success
A good friend sent me the following article on a great way to make sure you have a successful New Year. I have no idea who the original author was and after doing some research I still don’t know, but the article is so good I wanted to share it with you. I know you […]
Meghan Orazen joins MRAA as Sales Representative
MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that it has contracted with Meghan Orazen as the organization’s lead sales representative. As an experienced sales professional, Orazen has delivered results for clients in several industries, including marine and, most recently, the medical field. While employed by Boating Industry and Trailer Boats magazines […]
Congress introduces important bills to stop the spread of Asian carp
Both the House and the Senate have introduced bills to address the growing problem of Asian carp in the Upper Mississippi River and Ohio River basins and tributaries. These invasive species threaten ecosystems and billions of dollars of economic activities connected to outdoor recreation in states throughout the Midwest. You can view the bills at […]
Stat Surveys introduces new retail report
Statistical Surveys, Inc., an MRAA Rewards benefits provider, has introduced a new marine dealer retail sales report. This report, to be formally introduced at the Norman-Spencer Marine Retail University event in Brockton, Mass., this Wednesday, is designed to provide marine dealers with the tools they will need to improve inventory turns and drive more sales […]
MRAA launches monthly payment plan for Retail Members
MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has launched a monthly payment plan option to make dues payments easier and more affordable for its Retail Members. With this new offering, MRAA’s New and Renewing Retail Members can choose whether to pay their annual dues of $300 all at once via a check, money […]
Correct Craft signs on as MRAA Partner Member
MINNEAPOLIS — Correct Craft Inc., the manufacturer of the Nautique boat brand, has been named a Partner Member of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas. “Correct Craft may be known among boaters for its many design innovations, but within the marine industry, the company has developed a reputation for its innovative approach to business,” […]
The Insider’s Guide to Beating Shipping Rate Increases
PartnerShip® Digs into the 2013 Small Package Rate Increases and Helps Shippers Lessen the Impact Near the beginning of every New Year, the shipping experts at PartnerShip dig into the small package carriers’ annual rate increase announcements. We like to read between the lines for our customers, digest the tables and charts, see what information […]
What dealers can expect from Washington, D.C., in 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, January 3, the 113th Congress was gaveled into session with great hope for reduced polarization and paralysis, but with no real evidence that they’ll lift anytime soon. Some say the worst is yet to come, but others point to the bi-partisan support of H.R. 8, the American Taxpayer Relief Act […]
