Car Wash News

Content marketing is a hot topic lately, but the concept has been around since the dawn of time.



The difference? Today publishing content is much easier than before. Check out this primer on using content marketing to stand out from the competition!

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Forbes

Of all the things leaders do, talking is among the most visible and certainly among the most influential. Think about it. You don’t add your greatest value by virtue of your skill in manipulating project management software or flipping switches or turning valves. You add your greatest value by interacting with other human beings, and you do that primarily by talking.

Visit http://www.forbes.com/sites/rodgerdeanduncan/2014/10/14/is-there-an-elephant-in-the-room-name-it-and-tame-it/ to view the full article online.

 

Small Business Trends

Small business owners may see an increase in profits as the holiday season draws near. But there’s an increase in stress that comes with it. Whether you run an eCommerce business, tech solutions provider or some other kind of company, there are many extra tasks that go along with this time of year. Here's a list of tactics and advice on how to have a stress free holiday season while keeping stress levels low for your team too.

Visit http://smallbiztrends.com/2014/10/how-to-have-a-stress-free-holiday-season.html to view the full article online.

 

Business News Daily

Is your business on Yelp? If not, it should be. With an average of more than 132 users per month, Yelp is the top review site for local businesses. Being on Yelp helps you attract new customers, and also helps you see exactly what existing customers think of your business and how it can improve.



Ready to get started? Here's how to claim your business on Yelp, with plenty of tips on setting up your page, handling negative reviews and managing your account.

Visit http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/7257-yelp-small-business.html to view the full article online.

 

The Huffington Post

Local businesses have a love/hate relationship with Yelp. On one hand, having an active Yelp page with great reviews can be a real boon. But just a few irate customers can sink a company's reputation on the site - a study sponsored by Merchant Warehouse found that a restaurant with 3.5 stars was 21% more likely to sell out than a restaurant with 3 stars. People trust online reviews. But should they?

Visit http://www.huffingtonpost.com/deborah-sweeney/how-the-law-is-changing-o_b_5826100.html to view the full article online.

 

Digital Signage Today

Outdoor digital menu boards are most often found offering value meals and sodas in quick-service restaurant drive-thrus — but a car wash just outside of Chicago has found another use for the same kind of outdoor digital signage solution.

Visit http://www.digitalsignagetoday.com/articles/working-at-the-car-wash-with-digital-signage/ to view the full article online.

 

Times Free Press

Time to Shine Car Wash Inc., based in Oak Ridge, operates seven car washes in East Tennessee, including another in Ooltewah which opened in March.

Visit http://timesfreepress.com/news/2014/oct/06/time-to-shine-opens-second-local-outlet/ to view the full article online.

 

Dreamwash expects to provide unlimited Free Premium level washes to area residents in the first month.

Visit http://carwash.org/news-landing/2014/10/14/dreamwash-auto-spa-to-open-in-frisco to view the full article online.

 

Business Wire

Jeff Haas, Team Blue Hand Car Wash & Detail CEO and Director of Franchise Development, announced that the Pennsylvania franchisor has targeted Philadelphia metro area counties Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery for major franchise expansion.

Visit http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20141006005270/en/Team-Blue-Hand-Car-Wash-Detail-Franchise#.VD1VdvldXeI to view the full article online.

 

Rome Sentinel

The Greater Oneida Chamber has named Extreem Car Wash, on Route 5, as the chamber’s October "Business of the Month." Extreem Car Wash, which has been in operation for more than 16 years, is running a fund-raiser for the breast cancer program Laurie’s Legacy through the Oneida Healthcare Foundation.

Visit http://romesentinel.com/business/car-wash-october-business-of-month-in-oneida/QBqnjf!0oLHUeypO6ljJRCGIRMoJA/ to view the full article online.

 

PDQ Manufacturing, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of the new Access® PayGlow Illuminated Payment System.

Visit http://carwash.org/news-landing/2014/10/14/pdq-introduces-access-payglow-illuminated-payment-system to view the full article online.

 

Valley Dynamo announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase the Rowe Bill Changer Assets from Megatouch, LLC.

Visit http://carwash.org/news-landing/2014/10/14/valley-dynamo-acquire-rowe-bill-changers to view the full article online.

 

Mike Jacques has been appointed as Regional Sales Manager for PECO Car Wash Systems.

Visit http://carwash.org/news-landing/2014/10/15/peco-car-wash-systems-appoints-a-new-regional-sales-manager to view the full article online.