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VOLUME 67 , ISSUE 3

4 FROM THE EDITOR

We Are Not Rational by Glenn Hansen

6 NEWS & FINANCIAL REPORTS

10 2024 Q1 SURVEY

How are OPE dealers doing so far this year ?

12 TOP-SELLING TRIMMERS

Dealer + data and analysis of hedge trimmers .

14 EQUIPMENT FOCUS : TRIMMERS AND EDGERS

The newest product mix for a variety of users .

18 SERVICE SHOP EVOLUTION

Opportunities in pricing , tech and communication .

22 PURCHASING BATTERY-POWERED EQUIPMENT

What to consider when shopping batteries and brands .

26 DEMYSTIFYING THE ACQUISITION PROCESS

An M & A expert shares process details to help you sell or buy .

28 DUMPSTER RENTAL

How to save time and money with this landscape work standard .

30 NATIONAL SURVEY : “ YARD SHAME ”

It ’ s real , and it ’ s a service opportunity .

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