New DirectionsBuilding A Sustainable Small, Task-Oriented Vehicle Company—Part II
For those avid readers of New Directions, this is, as promised, the sequel to my previous column concerning what the title suggests, i.e., building...
Talking Shop With Stens First Impressions
First impressions are important to every organization. During a recent business trip, I was looking for a new dining experience. I like to use...
Drive Time with U.S. Battery COMMON MISTAKES THAT SHORTEN BATTERY LIFE
For decades, the golf industry has utilized deep-cycle, flooded lead-acid batteries because of their reliability and low operating cost. However, lead-acid batteries also require...
New Directions Building a Sustainable Small, Task-Oriented Vehicle Company—Part I
About two weeks ago, I stopped by a gas station convenient store for a refill when I noticed a golfcar-type vehicle parked nearby. It...
In the Know Joe Understanding your business and your competition… and doing something...
I hope you have all had a successful and enjoyable summer. As we head into the fall, many of you are going out of...
Talking Shop With Stens Succession Success
I recently went back to my hometown to attend a funeral for a gentleman I have known my entire life whom I will call...
Drive Time with U.S. Battery Understanding Battery Capacity And Expected Life
Maintaining a golf car fleet at peak efficiency requires knowing how long the batteries will last between recharges on each vehicle. To do this,...
Building Out A Market Sensitive Product Line
Developing a product line in the small, task-oriented vehicle (STOV) industry is no small undertaking, which is why companies hire product development managers. Product...