If you want to relive the excitement and energy that was this year's The Car Wash Show, or if you weren't lucky enough to be able to attend, check out these highlights from the biggest Show in 10 years! Nearly 400 exhibitors and more than 8,100 attendees made this year's Show something to remember. And with more than 70 education sessions, attendees participating in education were sure to take something back to their business.
Visit http://www.carwash.org/news-landing/2017/04/12/the-car-wash-show-2017-is-biggest-car-wash-show-in-10-years to view the full article online.
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Join car washers and industry partners from across the west coast for a day of car wash touring, networking, and wine tasting. You'll also learn how to best engage employees with special guest speaker Christy Largent's presentation, Creating an Opportunity Culture to Maximize Employee Engagement! Napa Roadshow Monday, May 1, 2017 Hampton Inn & Suites 945 Hartle Court Napa, CA 94559 $99 Members | $119 Non-Members Visit http://www.wcwa.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=944073 to view the full article online.
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Visit http://www.carwash.org/news-landing/2017/04/11/mike-s-carwash-raises-$10k-for-a-kid-again to view the full article online.
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Source: Sun Sentinel Parkland’s Rising Tide Car Wash, a business which employs adults with autism, appeared in the documentary series, "The Hero Effect," aired on April 8 on The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). The show tells the story of how the company was launched in 2013 by John D’Eri. He was inspired by his son, Andrew, who was diagnosed with autism as a small child. Since it opened, it has created 75 jobs. Visit http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/fl-fea-rising-car-wash-own-network-hero-effect-show-20170407-story.html to view the full article online.
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Source: CSNews Online Imitation is not only the sincerest form of flattery, but it can also be a wise business move. Take, for instance, convenience store car washes. What better way to improve service than to imitate a few moves from the pros? Evaluating the overall business, it helps to recognize what most separates the way a professional car wash service is run vs. the way a c-store car wash service is run.
Visit http://www.csnews.com/product-categories/other-merchandise-services/c-stores-should-borrow-these-pro-car-wash-practices to view the full article online.
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Source: Arkansas Business Online Zips Car Wash of Little Rock said Wednesday that it has acquired four Cascades Car Wash locations in and around San Antonio, Texas. The company, founded and led by Brett Overman, said the company plans to build a fifth location in the area.
Visit http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article/116308/zips-car-wash-buys-4-locations-in-texas to view the full article online.
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Source: Business Examiner Lakewood entrepreneur Cory Campbell is adding Tacoma’s Sprague Avenue Car Wash and Hazelwood Road Espresso to his Classy Chassis family of related retail outlets.
Visit http://www.businessexaminer.com/blog/April-2017/Car-wash-empire-expanding/ to view the full article online.
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Source: The Adirondack Daily Enterprise Hyde Fuel plans to add another car wash to its Nice ‘N’ Easy gas station and convenience store on Lake Flower Avenue. The project was conditionally approved Tuesday by the village Development Board. It involves construction of a second bay onto the back of the existing car wash building located behind the store.
Visit http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/news/local-news/2017/04/hyde-to-add-second-car-wash/ to view the full article online. |
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Source: Inc. Peter Kozodoy, an Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) member from New York, is an author, speaker, serial entrepreneur, and Partner/Chief Strategy Officer of GEM Advertising, a full-service communications and marketing agency. In an earlier post, he shared why likeability is his No. 1 business strategy. Here, he explores how to boost likeability to position your business for success.
Visit https://www.inc.com/entrepreneurs-organization/how-to-increase-likeability-to-boost-your-business.html?cid=hmside1 to view the full article online.
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Source: Fortune To perform my best when I’m at work, I have crafted morning rituals and practices that maximize my energy, productivity, creativity and leadership capabilities throughout the day. Starting each day right is critical. I am usually up by 6 a.m. and cannot stress the importance of starting early. Many people start by immediately sifting through emails and listening to voicemails. But these are among the worst ways to begin a day.
Visit http://fortune.com/2017/04/11/leadership-career-advice-morning-routine-reading-email/ to view the full article online. |
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Source: AllBusiness.com As a small business owner, do you ever feel that your local business is at an unfair disadvantage compared to big, national chains? Surprise: You actually have a significant advantage over these competitors, according to a recent survey by Yodle.
Visit https://www.allbusiness.com/5-ways-market-local-business-111266-1.html to view the full article online.
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Source: Business2Community It’s nearly impossible to keep up with new marketing trends these days — much less have the resources and time to build them into your marketing plan and execute on a small business budget. This year, instead of trying to do it all, choose just a few new things to try, even if they aren’t new in the industry (hello, guest posting). A refresher may be just what your plan needs to boost engagement, impressions and overall marketing success.
Visit http://www.business2community.com/small-business/5-details-add-2017-small-business-marketing-plan-01813582 to view the full article online. |
