Car Wash News
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The countdown to the industry’s largest trade show has begun! The Car Wash Show™ offers car wash owners and operators the opportunity to discover new products and services, see the latest technologies and interact with suppliers, distributors and manufacturers on one trade show floor.
Visit http://www.carwash.org/news-landing/2014/03/11/countdown-to-the-car-wash-show- to view the full article online. |
 In late January, the International Carwash Association launched a social media advertising effort in response to California's emergency drought declaration. Those efforts resulted in reaching more than 150,000 people with the message to wash their car at a professional WaterSavers car wash.Visit http://www.carwash.org/news-landing/2014/03/11/ica-drought-response-efforts-see-results to view the full article online. |
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The Wall Street Journal The minimum wage is shaping up to be a hot-button issue in 2014. Because any changes could be highly relevant to entrepreneurs, The Wall Street Journal asked several business experts: Do you think increasing the minimum wage has a significant impact on small-business hiring?
Visit http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303973704579350921169806460 to view the full article online. |  |
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Small Business Trends While many people are given the title of leader, a lot of them don’t elicit results because they don’t communicate in a way that inspires action and results. There are three distinct behaviors that real, impactful leaders engage in.
Visit http://smallbiztrends.com/2014/02/leadership-constructive-versus-destructive-criticism.html to view the full article online. |
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FOX Business If you use Facebook to promote your small business but have been reluctant to pull the trigger on paid ads, soon you may have no choice. A study conducted by Ogilvy & Mather analyzed the "organic reach" of 106 brand pages across a four-month period. The results were eye opening.
Visit http://smallbusiness.foxbusiness.com/marketing-sales/2014/03/11/owned-vs-earned-facebook-engagement-leans-toward-paid-ads/ to view the full article online. |  |
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Business 2 Community There are many ways to increase visibility and market your small business, but the problem is that most small business owners don’t have the time or know how to effectively market their business. The following apps and services are some of the most effective for Internet marketing.
Visit http://www.business2community.com/small-business/9-useful-apps-services-marketing-small-business-locally-0805060#!zjN94 to view the full article online. |
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The Cross Timbers Gazette Things have gotten a little shinier in Lantana thanks to a new business in town. Kwik Kar Wash of Lantana opened its doors in late February and offers both a full service and express car wash, along with a complete vehicle detailing center housed in a 6,000 square-foot state-of-the-art facility.
Visit http://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/index.php/local-news/4028-lantana-car-wash-ready-to-roll to view the full article online. |
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Wichita Business Journal Jonesboro, Ark.-based Zips Car Wash has expanded its Wichita reach with the recent acquisition of two Legends Express Car Wash locations on the east side. With the newest acquisitions, Zips intends to roll out a membership club in the next two to four weeks, allowing customers unlimited washes for a flat monthly rate.
Visit http://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/news/2014/03/04/zips-car-wash-expands-wichita-presence.html to view the full article online. |
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The Mille Lacs County Times Touch & Go Car Wash opened in mid-February, but it already has been raking in rave reviews and plenty of business even in the frigid winter weather. What’s unique about this car wash is that it is open every day of the year, 24 hours a day, thanks to in-floor heating.
Visit http://millelacscountytimes.com/2014/03/05/touch-go-car-wash-opens-on-milacas-east-side/ to view the full article online. |
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The Hutchinson News Fast Lane Express Car Wash officially reopens for business this week with a speedy and fully automated conveyor, just in time to get all the salt and dirty snow melt from last weekend’s storm washed away before the next storm moves in. Jim Strawn bought the car wash in December and immediately began renovating, adding nine self-service vacuum bays and a new and improved wash line.
Visit http://www.hutchnews.com/news/local_state_news/article_e3bd6d4f-ed24-5933-b10a-deba5f5ab2d0.html to view the full article online. |
