Upcoming Events
The Car Wash Show™ is the largest gathering of owners, managers and decision-makers in car wash, quick lube and detailing. Attendees will be empowered to drive traffic, increase profits, and build and maintain their business from the inside out.
Visit http://www.TheCarWashShow.com to view the full article online.
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ICA news
There has been a lot written about Millennials in the past 10 years. The generation has been examined from every perspective – how they affect the workplace, how they purchase, where they live, what they think and how they communicate. Now there’s a new generation – Generation Z – entering the workforce and becoming consumers. How do these new consumers differ from millennials and what does that mean to car wash owners as they plan their marketing strategies?
Visit https://www.carwash.org/car-wash-magazine/feature-stories/feature/attracting-the-next-generation-of-customers to view the full article online.
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Industry News
Besides auto-technology advancements, social, economic and even political shakeups affect the industry. Not only did 2019 bring monumental and groundbreaking new-vehicle releases (which speak to broader trends in technology and consumer interest), it also was full of shake-ups from manufacturers, executives and government entities.
Visit https://www.wardsauto.com/industry-voices/top-automotive-trends-2019 to view the full article online.
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Two competing trends in the car wash business have the potential to upend the services category. On one hand, new express washes seem to be sprouting up everywhere. How will these operators survive and compete when there may soon be one on every corner in some locations? On the opposite end of the spectrum, how will the decreasing number of full-service car washes succeed against such competition when labor costs are rising?
Visit https://www.cspdailynews.com/technologyservices/driving-car-wash-profitability to view the full article online.
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Leadership
Here are 13 surefire ways you can supercharge your focus, increase motivation and boost drive for yourself and your employees. Incorporating fun is the first step, but you might be surprised at step number two.
Visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/343356 to view the full article online.
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Marketing
Source: Small Business Trends
Another upcoming new year means another new year’s resolution. As a result, perhaps this year’s resolution should remain as simple as getting more things done. Adopt and embrace the GTD methodology. It becomes one simple and brilliant way to make this new year’s resolution something that actually sticks.
Visit https://smallbiztrends.com/2019/11/getting-things-done-method.html to view the full article online.
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