Harvest Special: Are We Nearing the Bottom of the Used Equipment Market?
The crop’s been planted, the fields are full, and now everyone’s wondering: when’s this market going to give us a…
Yearly Archives: 2025
Prevention Guidelines for Battery Fires
Most fires are preventable. A single spark can turn years of hard work into a devastating loss. Federated® has observed…
Hostage Negotiation: A Barrier to Organizational Growth
I’ve always been fascinated by hostage negotiation scenes in crime dramas. There’s something uniquely captivating about a negotiator finding just…
Navigating Generation-Specific Economic Challenges: The Role of Financial Advisors
In today’s complex economic landscape, each generation faces unique financial hurdles. From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, understanding these challenges…
Understanding the Trade-In Trap: Tough Economic Times Require Increased Focus on Intake Processes
All dealers accept trade-ins from customers. Leaving aside the inherent economic risk of making a bad deal by putting too…
Solving the Talent Gap: How AI Tools Support and Retain Dealer Teams
Retaining skilled staff while managing increased demand is a huge challenge. Dealer teams are stretched, particularly during peak seasons, and…
Customer Loyalty in Ag Equipment Financing: Producer preferences and dealer satisfaction market insights
Interest rates are a critical factor in financing decisions for agricultural equipment. Given climbing machinery prices and higher borrowing costs,…
Exploring the Hidden Internet
The internet can be broken down into three layers – surface, deep and dark – so what exactly, is the…
How Many Lines Is Too Many?
Regardless of who is responsible for the whole goods inventory at your dealership, they all struggle with the same question.…
A Silent Business Killer
Are you infected? There is an infectious business disease out there that is impacting businesses of all types and sizes.…