Nebraska Field Report: Innovation of Construction

Many of us grew up with machines that bring back (fond or maybe not so fond) memories. I grew up on a farm in western Nebraska where we had both farm and construction equipment. We needed the construction equipment to transform one of our farms to accommodate another innovation in 1981 – center pivot irrigation....…

Nebraska Field Report: What clouds are on the economic horizon?

As we turn the page from one season (football, harvest, road construction) to another (basketball/wrestling, tax, winter), the conversations at the coffee shop and around the break room table will change as well. A few things are always topics though like the weather. But I think what all of us want to know is, “Are...…

Employee Responsibilities in Information Security

[Author: Pratum, 03.2020 | Keywords: Cyber Security, Information Security, Business Operations] When most people talk about developing an information security program, they are referring to the administrative, physical or technical controls used to protect information. While no information security program can be effective without them, there is one key element that is often underestimated: the...…

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard: Are You Compliant?

[Author: INEDA Staff, 03.2020 | Keywords: PCI Compliant, Business Operations] When it comes to a growing business, the safety and security of sensitive information and data is likely top of mind – especially when it comes to payments. New advances in commerce and payments technology are often accompanied by new rules and regulations to help...…

Implementing PCI DSS into Business-As-Usual Processes

[Author: PCI Security Standards Council, 03.2020 | Keywords: PCI Compliant, Business Operations] How can you make sure that security controls continue to be properly implemented at your dealership? Integrate Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) into business-as-usual activities as part of your overall security strategy. This will allow you to monitor the effectiveness...…

Dealer Connections

[Source: INEDA, 03.2016 | Keywords: Business Operations, 20 Groups, Dealerships] Equipment dealers can make connections with other dealers through a variety of avenues. From manufacturer meetings and Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealer Association (I-NEDA) events, to training seminars and management groups, dealers are discovering the importance of networking with other dealers, regardless of the size, location or...…

Getting Paid for Parts and Service

[Source: INEDA, 11.2016 | Keywords: Business Operations, Liens] Sometimes it is necessary to exercise your legal rights when a customer fails to pay for parts and service. This article will help you understand those rights under Iowa and Nebraska law, and how those rights are exercised. While the employee who actually provides the services and/or...…