Dealer Outlook

Interest rates will remain low, but lenders have toughened standards for nearly all types of loans.

While the new ‘EZ’ form touts simplicity, business owners should still seek council while navigating the process.

States will be receiving $3 million more to improve the process; plus, charter and headboats will be required to report catch information.

As economic activity begins to heat up, keeping current customer happy should be at the top of the list for dealers.

A proposal that would bring wind turbines to Lake Erie faces strong opposition.

Plus, Florida’s State Reef Fish Survey looks to manage a vital fishery.

Tampa Bay’s Marine Industry Association fights a Vessel Exclusion Zone ordinance.

Power sports enthusiasts will continue to misfuel with higher ethanol blends via inadequate labeling and lack of awareness.

Pitfalls of the Payment Protection Program

Boaters around the country are slipping the lines to get away, and boat sales are brisk in many areas. Reach for the brass ring.

Putting the focus back on the basics can help us grow again as an industry.

A joint RBFF and Discover Boating marketing effort comes at a critical time, as restrictions are eased and our industry gets back to business.

Our industry has the ability to come out of this crisis by implementing good strategies that have worked in the past and new ideas in the digital age.

Employee appreciation is every bit as important as customer appreciation. Let your team know you value their contributions.

Here are some thoughts for dealers to chew on while most of us have some extra time on our hands, from effective leadership to protecting financials.

It’s been a decade since Deepwater Horizon disaster, and scientists are still finding oil pollution in fish. It’s in our industry’s best interest to advocate for continued research funding.

Marine trade associations can undertake efforts that dealers cannot tackle alone, including advocating for assistance during and after the current crisis.

With higher Visa and Mastercard swipe fees looming and the complexities of the Paycheck Protection Plan, there’s a lot to keep tabs on while we weather this storm.

The Buckeye State suspended issuing fishing licenses to out-of-staters, suspecting that most coming in were ignoring the governor’s 14-day self-quarantine order.

Here’s a no-holds-barred look at some of the problems marine retailers face during the pandemic and actions they should consider.

There are several resources that can help businesses during the pandemic, from avoiding scammers to applying for the Paycheck Protection Program to reducing stress with Keep America Fishing.