Car Wash News

We're just 5 weeks away from our 100 percent peer recommended E3 education series. Join us in Nashville to hear from the author of three Amazon.com No.1 business bestsellers, Scott McKain. For car wash owners and operators at the Wash Different Workshop, he'll dive into "What the Customer Really Wants," helping you provide the ultimate customer experience.

And for our vendor community, he'll focus on "Standing Out and Moving Up During Times of Change." He'll outline how organizations - and the professionals who work for them - should deal with change. He also offers insight on how to handle the undetermined aspects of the future.

Visit http://www.carwash.org/e3-series to view the full article online.

Tails were wagging and soap suds were flying last Saturday as Kwik Car Wash teamed up with Heritage Pet’s mobile dog grooming service in an effort to raise funds for Waggin’ Tails Canine Rescue. This year, more than 30 dogs were washed, five dogs were adopted, and over $800 was raised at the fourth annual "Dog Days of Summer’ event.

Visit http://carwash.org/news-landing/2015/07/29/waggin-tails-canine-rescue-raises-over-$800-at-kwik-car-wash-s-dog-day-s-of-summer-event to view the full article online.

Leader-Telegram
The Eau Claire, WI, car wash was sold earlier this year, and new owner Joe Zink is updating the car wash to make it more efficient.

"We’re doubling the length of the conveyor to have the ability to process cars faster," he said.

Visit http://www.leadertelegram.com/News/Front-Page/2015/07/24/Ship-shape-scuppered.html to view the full article online.

Argus Leader
Silverstar Car Wash will offer free car washes and free vacuums Friday and Saturday as it opens an east side location. The services will be provided with the hope that drivers will make a donation to the Children’s Home Society.

Visit http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/business-journal/2015/07/23/new-car-wash-offering-free-services-charity/30567751/ to view the full article online.

The Huffington Post
Companies of all types and sizes fire/terminate employees for a wide range of reasons. However, firing or terminating employees has consequences if not accomplished appropriately.

Visit http://www.huffingtonpost.com/margaret-jacoby/five-risks-when-small-bus_b_6926700.html to view the full article online.

Business Insider
Those rip-the-band-aide-off strategies that might have worked in the past? They won't fly in the Internet age, when a few negative Glassdoor reviews can "meaningfully impact the volume of applications a company gets from talented, scarce, skilled labor."

Visit http://www.businessinsider.com/ceo-explains-the-perfect-way-to-fire-someone-2015-7 to view the full article online.

Entrepreneur
Companies should use Twitter to engage, respond and add value to their customers. The benefit of using Twitter for customer loyalty is that content can be added quickly and easily, and companies can see immediate feedback from customers. Read on for three simple steps to follow when using Twitter to increase customer loyalty.

Visit http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/246850 to view the full article online.

Forbes
When customers willingly hand over their data to you, it’s the ultimate sign of trust in your company and your intentions—a true reflection of the belief that you have their best interests at heart. No pressure, but that gives your business a lot to live up to.

Visit http://www.forbes.com/sites/homaycotte/2015/07/14/the-ultimate-sign-of-customer-loyalty-their-identity/ to view the full article online.

MacNeil Wash Systems, in partnership with Hydra-Flex, Inc., is pleased to introduce the CleanTouch Echo Chemical Dispensing System. The CleanTouch Echo was developed to deliver consistent and accurate mixed solution, improving chemical performance and vehicle coverage while using less water and chemistry, taking up less space, and requiring less ongoing maintenance than traditional mixing, dosing and pumping equipment.

Visit http://carwash.org/news-landing/2015/07/22/macneil-introduces-the-cleantouch-echo-chemical-dispensing-system to view the full article online.