In Boating Industry magazine’s first “idea issue,” its editors share more than 150 proven solutions for survival gleaned from dealers whose businesses have benefitted from their adoption. The first in a series of feature stories unveils 11 best practices for business improvement, and a list of 116 ways the 2008 Top 100 Dealers took their companies to the next level. Next, Editor-In-Chief Matt Gruhn conducts a case stuffy on JOA Marine, digging deep into the strategic decisions it made to overcome the economy and a drought. And, finally, Managing Editor Jon Mohr outlines 24 methods dealers can use to prevail in today’s economy.

The November issue’s other articles include a piece on Marinco Electrical Group’s strategy to drive change through focus groups and other customer research, tips on holding successful meetings, and a column on creating an effective Web site.

You can view the contents of the entire issue by clicking here.