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    Do Commodity Classifications Impact Your Product?

    In August the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc implemented a change in the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC)- what does this mean for your shipments?

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    Is Cash Discounting Going Mainstream?

    Merchants have long looked for ways to offset the costs of processing credit and debit cards. Some simply increase their prices to cover the cost, while others have implemented programs to discount for cash sales.

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    7 Steps to Finding the Right Software Management System for your Business

    In the world of outfitting, campgrounds, resorts & activity centers, you have likely been ‘on the hunt’ for software to help you run your business. Let us help you find the right Software Management System for your business.

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  • Meet Pat Tabor

    Meet 2018 Conference Speaker Pat Tabor. At the America Outdoors Conference, Pat will explore the benchmarks of high performance and help outfitter owners maximize their profit potential.

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    Tax Advantage for Small Businesses

    There’s some good news for small business owners and entrepreneurs out there: there’s a new tax-advantaged HRA designed just for businesses like yours. It’s called a QSEHRA, and it’s designed as any successful small business should be: it’s smart, it’s efficient, it’s affordable, it’s flexible.

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  • 2018 Fundraiser Trip in the Cataract Canyon

    The 2018 Cataract Canyon trip was a SUCCESS! The yearly fundraiser trip in honor of George Wendt is an amazing opportunity to be reminded of the power of what outfitters can do but also, it’s a time to learn and grow with your peers in this industry.

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  • Adaptive Sports- Could your business be next?

    This is the story of how a community came together to help businesses integrate people with disabilities into recreation opportunities. Read about Anita O'Brien and Rochester Accessible Adventures, and learn if you could integrate adaptive sports into your outfitter operation.

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  • Meet Ron & Lorie Rosenberg!

    The outdoor adventure travel market is experiencing radical change; your customers are expecting more than ever before. Come learn from Ron & Lorie Rosenberg how tow to build you outdoor travel business!​

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  • Meet Lisa Buyer

    Meet 2018 Conference Speaker Lisa Buyer. At the America Outdoors Conference, Lisa will walk attendees through the latest Social PR trends or digital life hacks. Don't miss your chance to learn and grow with your peers in the outdoor industry!

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  • Increase Your Central Reservation Sales

    Stewart Ellis-Myers offers AO members 3 instantly usable insights that you can use to immediately increase your current average central reservations sales agent sales performance by 23%

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