Car Wash News

The Nominating Committee of International Carwash Association is accepting recommendations for the positions of Operator Director and Vendor Director for a three-year term to being January 1, 2016. The Board of Directors is comprised of 16 car wash professionals (view the current list of board members by clicking here). The Board of Directors, which meets regularly throughout the year, sets the strategic direction for International Carwash Association.

If you would like to nominate someone to serve on the Board of Directors, send your nomination to info@carwash.org. Please include the person’s name, the name of their company and a summary of their qualifications, expertise or skills.

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Bogdan Manta, Director of Sales for Car Wash Show Europe, speaks to Ireland's Forecourt & Convenience Retailer about the inaugural event taking place this October.

Visit http://carwash.org/icanewsfeed/2015/06/24/bogdan-manta-director-of-sales-of-the-first-ever-car-wash-show-europe-speaks-to-if-cr-about-the-event-taking-place-this-october to view the full article online.

Syracuse.com
Started by Ray Grazia in 1968, the little two-bay car wash, now operated by his son Nick, has weathered the good times and the bad and remains a fixture in a struggling neighborhood.

Visit http://www.syracuse.com/living/index.ssf/2015/06/family-owned_car_wash_a_fixture_in_the_neighborhood_for_47_years_video.html to view the full article online.

Bradenton Herald
A ribbon cutting was held for River Club Car Wash, 5740 Ranch Lake Blvd., Bradenton. The company offers four levels of exterior wash packages with a free vacuum area available for all customers.

Visit http://www.bradenton.com/2015/06/16/5852094/ribbon-cutting-river-club-car.html to view the full article online.

Business 2 Community
For business owners who are looking to transfer their businesses internally to a family member or key manager, creating a succession plan is critically important. Part of achieving a successful business transition is grooming and training the person who will take over the management of the company from the owner.

Visit http://www.business2community.com/small-business/the-keys-to-effective-succession-in-family-businesses-01254585 to view the full article online.

Crain's Detroit Business
It is often said that "a family business needs to reinvent itself in every generation." The new generation comes with different skills and perspectives, and the world around the business has changed since the previous generation built the business. If the younger generation does not reinvent the business, the business is likely to stagnate.

Visit http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20150617/BLOG129/150619857/even-after-selling-a-family-business-succession-planning-is-necessary to view the full article online.

Entrepreneur
Pricing is difficult for small-business owners and marketers. You can never know if you’ve gotten it right. It’s a strategic struggle for any brand.

Visit http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/247316 to view the full article online.

LinkedIn
A lot of start-up businesses make the mistake of kick-starting their marketing with a shiny new website and a beautifully designed flyer or advert before they’ve given proper consideration as to who their customers are. If you don’t know who you are talking to, then how can you hope to include messages in your marketing that attracts their attention and resonates with them?

Visit https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/importance-customer-profiling-how-well-do-you-your-sarah-fielding to view the full article online.