Car Wash News
 Don't miss the International Carwash Association's Wash Different Workshop to learn how you can create the ultimate customer experience. Ask yourself: Would you want to be a customer of your your car wash? Why? This session offers attendees the opportunity to examine strategic questions about their own company’s consumer experience.
Visit http://www.carwash.org/e3-series/wash-different-workshop/wash-different-workshop-registration?marketing_channel=WDWcarwashnews to view the full article online. |
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Bloomberg Businessweek Most people think innovation starts with a well-defined problem, and then you brainstorm a solution. Try the opposite: Work backwards by taking an abstract, conceptual solution and finding a problem it can solve.
Visit http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-08-12/working-backwards-to-unleash-your-creativity to view the full article online. |  |
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Forbes Words are interesting means of communication. Even under the best of circumstances with the most knowledgeable wordsmiths involved, a simple conversation can result in a disastrous misunderstanding.
Visit http://www.forbes.com/sites/joshsteimle/2013/08/12/10-phrases-you-use-that-are-killing-your-business/ to view the full article online. |
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FiveStars Loyalty marketing has been around for decades and the advantages (increased customer spending, higher retention, consumer evangelizing, etc.) are well-known. Is putting a loyalty program in place something that is wise for a small or medium-sized business, or is it something that should wait until they become a bit larger?
Visit http://blog.fivestars.com/big-companies-loyalty-programs/ to view the full article online. |  |
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Beyond the Elements of Style The image your business projects to the public can make or break your company. While you might not have a large (or any) budget to spend on a public relations firm or employee, you can apply their techniques to make your small business look the best that it can possibly be on paper.
Visit http://beyond.customline.com/2013/08/07/guest-blog-5-ways-to-make-your-small-business-look-fantastic/ to view the full article online. |
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Inc. Smashburger has opened more than 200 restaurants in the past seven years. Founder Tom Ryan told Nation's Restaurant News that the fast-casual chain's success can be attributed to an unconventional marketing philosophy that relies heavily on social media and old-fashioned word of mouth.
Visit http://www.inc.com/business-insider/smashburger-reveals-reason-for-success-marketing-strategy.html to view the full article online. |
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Woodbury Patch Yocum's Holiday in Woodbury announced in early July its new car wash, which also "includes the new state-of-the-art "LAVA" feature of Rain-X Clear Coat Protectant and Blue Coral Polybond."
Visit http://woodbury.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/inside-the-fancy-new-car-wash-at-yocums-holiday-in-woodbury to view the full article online. |
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MLive The Essenburg family of Holland has purchased the Quality Car Wash in Muskegon, MI, and has plans to improve and expand operations.
Visit http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2013/08/hollands_quality_car_wash_buys.html to view the full article online. |
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PDQ Manufacturing, Inc., combined with Dover Foundation to contribute $10,000 to the Make-A-Wish® Foundation of Wisconsin in June. Check out how PDQ and Dover Foundation made a huge impact in the community.
Visit http://www.carwash.org/news-landing/2013/08/13/pdq-dover-foundation-contribute-$10-000-to-make-a-wish- to view the full article online. |
