Car Wash News

Clean World Distribution
Lustra/Cleaning Systems, Inc
ICA News
For car wash owners and operators looking to compare products, see new technologies in action and talk in-depth about solutions for their businesses, The Car Wash Show™ is the place to be. With more than 100,000 square feet of exhibit space and 300 exhibitors, this show offers the most comprehensive look at the products and services available to keep a car wash business growing.

Visit http://www.carwash.org/thecarwashshow/news-landing/2013/12/17/a-to-z-the-car-wash-show-offers-your-next-solution to view the full article online.

 
A.V.W. Equipment Co., Inc.
Leadership

Inc.

While the urge to be your own boss isn't confined to the young, people under 30 have more of an entrepreneurial itch than their older counterparts. In the survey, the older the respondent, the lower the likelihood that he or she had entrepreneurial ambitions. 

Visit http://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/63-percent-of-20-somethings-want-to-own-a-business.html to view the full article online.

 

Bloomberg Businessweek

It’s an old story: Bank lending to small businesses went away during the financial crisis and never came all the way back. Tighter lending standards created space for alternative lending models, most of which offer access to capital at sky-high interest rates.Roberto Barragan, chief executive officer of nonprofit lender Valley Economic Development Center, envisions a more affordable future for entrepreneurs seeking credit.

Visit http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-12-10/low-cost-loans-for-small-businesses-turned-down-by-banks#r=hpt-fs to view the full article online.

 
Zep Vehicle Care, Inc.
Marketing

OPEN Forum

This year, smart advertisers produced clever, quick, cutting-edge ads that had people talking. Think about using one of these eight techniques yourself.

Visit https://www.openforum.com/articles/8-coolest-advertising-techniques-of-2013/ to view the full article online.

 

Small Business Trends

Every small business knows that they need to utilize social media as part of their marketing plan. But in the process, they are making a lot of mistakes. Here are the most common social media mistakes and what to do about them.

Visit http://smallbiztrends.com/2013/12/social-media-mistakes-in-business.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=social-media-mistakes-in-business to view the full article online.

 
Naylor, LLC
Industry News

The Bucks Herald

A businessman who last Christmas gave away £10,000 to needy children and hard up pensioners says he wants to do it all again.

Visit http://www.bucksherald.co.uk/news/more-news/car-wash-boss-i-need-your-help-to-give-away-10-000-1-5744863 to view the full article online.

 

Press of Atlantic City

Chuck Baker listens to his customers, and he has proof — handfuls of survey sheets he consults when he considers making a major change at Shore Clean Car Wash & Express Care Center.

Visit http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/business/shore-clean-patrons-help-steer-firm-s-growth/article_72b3cd44-e41a-5bfa-aefe-487bce8b7add.html to view the full article online.

 
Supplier News
New program set to expand technical support and product and part selection for distributors and customers. Howard Cooper rejoins company to lead the MacNeil Tech program.

Visit http://www.carwash.org/news-landing/2013/12/16/macneil-wash-systems-establishes-macneil-tech-program-to-expand-customer-technical-and-parts-selection-support to view the full article online.

 
JBS Industries