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A.V.W. Equipment Co., Inc.
ICA news
 
   
The show has now secured twice the number of exhibiting car wash companies of any other German, Italian, or French trade show. Eighty-one companies are confirmed, with attendees representing 42 countries across five continents.

Remember, you get complimentary trade show passes with your ICA membership!

Visit http://www.carwashshow.eu to view the full article online.

 
Zep Vehicle Care, Inc.
Industry News
 
   
Tails were wagging and soap suds were flying last Saturday as Kwik Car Wash teamed up with The Pooch Mobile dog grooming service in an effort to raise funds for Youth and Pet Survivors (YAPS). A total of 40 dogs were washed this year, and over $1,225 was raised at the fourth annual "Dog Days of Summer’ event.

Visit http://carwash.org/news-landing/2015/09/04/youth-and-pet-survivors-earn-over-$1-200-at-kwik-car-wash-s-dog-days-of-summer-event to view the full article online.

 
 
   
Madison.com
A familiar name and its twirling, eight-legged mascot will soon no longer be a part of the Madison car wash scene.

The city’s three Octopus Car Wash locations have been bought by Mister Car Wash, the country’s largest operator of car washes. The sale, finalized on June 30, also included two Octopus Car Wash locations in Rockford, Illinois.

Visit http://host.madison.com/business/octopus-car-washes-sold-first-location-opened-here-in-late/article_8a834b9c-b50a-57c0-8aee-d283cf5807ca.html to view the full article online.

 
OakRidger
Employees of Details/Carwash Express in Grove Center are using a different method to protest the injustices of the world — they're washing cars for free.

Visit http://www.oakridger.com/article/20150903/NEWS/150909935 to view the full article online.

 
Warsaw Chemical Company, Inc.
Leadership
 
   
The Sydney Morning Herald
Good leadership is as much about what not to do, as it is about what to do. If you can avoid these five bad business habits, you'll be more efficient, effective and successful.

Visit http://www.smh.com.au/small-business/managing/the-five-deadly-sins-of-leadership-20150816-gj0gak.html to view the full article online.

 
Forbes
For those missed it, The New York Times published a terrific story on Aug. 16 revealing Amazon’s hyper-competitive and pressurized environment workplace. This workplace style works for Amazon, (for now) but it may not work for you. So let’s dispel some workplace myths.

Visit http://www.forbes.com/sites/hankgilman/2015/08/26/can-an-amazon-style-sweatshop-work-for-your-small-business/ to view the full article online.

 
Marketing
 
   
Entrepreneur
Made a big mistake? Screwed up? Lost money on your marketing? Welcome to my world. This is what it’s like to run a small business. But don’t worry. You’re not alone. Read on to hear four small business owners share their biggest marketing mistakes.

Visit http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/249985 to view the full article online.

 
The Huffington Post
Small organizations often have a large problem. Social media have become more important for branding, awareness, engagement and business goals, but one community manager can only do so much.

Visit http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jeremy-harris-lipschultz/small-business-and-non-profit-social-media-marketing-strategy_b_8034612.html to view the full article online.

 
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