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 ICA news
Social media is not living up to its name. New evidence suggests that the more time users spend scrolling through Facebook and Twitter, the more isolated they feel.
Posting a photo or earning a "like" on a post affects the human brain the same way as a hug or a jolt of sugar — there’s a temporary high, and once the high fades, the brain’s chemistry falls lower and craves more.
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We're working on the Fall issue of CAR WASH Magazine and would love to hear from you! We're writing articles on some of the following topics. If your company has an interesting perspective to share, please reach out and let us know!
- Industry consolidation
- Access to capital
- The M&A environment
- Leading a company through consolidation
- Industry consolidation
- Change management
- Car wash foodservice
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Industry News
Source: FOX Business
With more Americans eager to join the workforce, small businesses are looking for skilled workers. Small Business Administration chief Linda McMahon encourages businesses to go to vocational schools to help students learn about the skills they might need.
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Source: CarsonNow.org
Quick Quack Car Wash has purchased a building permit through the Carson City Building Division, with plans to open a new Carson City, Nev., franchise on about 3.5 acres. This will be the California-based company's first Nevada location.
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Source: The State Journal-Register
Three new washes are joining the nearly two dozen already in the capital city of Springfield, Ill.
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Source: Daily News-Miner
Splash and Dash East in Fairbanks, Ak., was recently chosen as winner of the 2018 Reader’s Choice for best car wash. Opened in 2007, this location has recently diversified its management team.
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Leadership
Source: Entrepreneur
The old adage that no one likes change is a cliche for a reason, but there are ways to prevent the inevitable fallout from a big announcement.
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Source: Forbes
When it comes to economic value, your business is worth a lot more to you than to anybody else. After all, you created it and have nurtured it ever since.
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Marketing
Source: Inc.
All too often, marketing strategies are explained as "having social media," "having an online brand" or "advertising a lot." Unfortunately, these explanations oversimplify the deeper and more complex concepts behind a truly effective marketing strategy.
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Source: Small Business Trends
For the modern small business, voice technology is a great way to streamline processes and boost customer service. However, according to recent statistics, only about a third of senior-level employees use the technology at work.
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