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Source: Small Business Trends

Wages at small businesses across the country continue to rise but job growth at the same companies has stagnated, according to the latest Paychex | IHS Small Business Employment Watch.

Visit https://smallbiztrends.com/2017/10/september-2017-small-business-employment-statistics.html to view the full article online.

 
Source: Convenience Store Decisions
Demand for car wash services has been rising over the past decade, due to its increased convenience and greater array of budget and luxury options. Convenience store operators can clean up with a car wash, provided they do their due diligence.

Visit https://www.cstoredecisions.com/2017/10/04/streaming-car-wash-profits/ to view the full article online.

 

Source: PE Hub
Roark Capital Group, an Atlanta-based private equity firm focused on multi-unit consumer businesses, announced today that its affiliate has closed on the previously announced acquisition of UK-based International Car Wash Group from TDR Capital LLP.

Visit https://www.pehub.com/2017/10/tdr-capital-sells-international-car-wash-group-to-roark-capital/ to view the full article online.

 
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Source: Chugiak Eagle River Star


Earlier this fall, contractors began groundwork at the future site of the Sudzy Salmon – a joint car and pet wash facility under construction in Eagle River, Alaska. 

Visit http://www.alaskastar.com/2017-10-06/new-car-wash-breaks-ground-eagle-river#.WdzUOVtSxEY to view the full article online.

 
Source: Fox 17


The third annual Haunted Car Wash happening late October at Van’s Car Wash and Quick Lube in Muskegon, Mich. The car wash and scare will cost $10, with proceeds going to organizations like Muskegon’s men shelter.

Visit http://fox17online.com/2017/10/07/haunted-car-wash-returns-to-muskegon/ to view the full article online.

 
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Source: Business Insider


According to Amazon's Jeff Bezos, there are two types of decisions: Type 1 decisions are irreversible and should be made with caution. Type 2 decisions are reversible, like "two-way doors," and should be made quickly. Amazon's willingness and ability to make Type 2 decisions has been a major factor in its success.

Visit http://www.businessinsider.com/why-amazon-is-so-successful-2017-10 to view the full article online.

 
Source: Fast Company


When you’re dealing with a setback at work or undergoing a slow slide into disillusionment, struggling to find meaning or purpose in your work, things can feel pretty hopeless. It’s in times like these that many of us make rash career moves, desperate for any change in our work lives. 

Visit https://www.fastcompany.com/40477510/struggling-with-a-work-setback-reflect-on-your-childhood-yes-really to view the full article online.

 
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Source: Inc.
The number of small businesses who are currently developing their own apps continues to increase. Whereas the cost used to be upwards of $50,000 for an app to be developed, we can now get simple apps developed for less than a $1000.

Visit https://www.inc.com/andrew-griffiths/are-you-being-left-behind-because-you-dont-have-an-app.html?cid=hmhero to view the full article online.

 
Source: Forbes
When the entire staff of your business is just you, how do you handle public relations? Do you hire someone? Do it yourself?

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/cherylsnappconner/2017/10/08/pr-strategies-for-a-one-person-company/#1cdbe7042281 to view the full article online.

 
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