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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The second year of the Executive Management Institute is now accepting applications. Taught by executive education faculty, this immersive week of strategic business, financial, and leadership training connects an intimate group of car washers as they build a life-long network of like-minded professionals. All participants receive an official certificate from the University of Notre Dame upon completion.
Visit https://www.carwash.org/events/car-wash-executive-management-institute/home to view the full article online.
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ICA news
If you want to attract the attention of people who drive a lot, you should put your advertising on the road with them—literally. That’s why so many car washes are wrapping their company cars, vans and trucks with advertising printed on vinyl film. Some may wrap just part of the car, but many apply graphics to doors, hood, trunk, roof… even bumpers and windows.
Visit https://www.carwash.org/car-wash-magazine/feature-stories/feature/wrap-your-ride to view the full article online.
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Industry News
Car companies have pushed their own infotainment displays for years. But consumers, who've grown used to Google Maps and Amazon Alexa, have pushed back. So automakers are partnering with tech companies to roll out car-optimized apps, voice assistants and remote updates that promise to transform your driving experience.
Visit https://www.investors.com/news/car-companies-tap-amazon-alexa-google-android-new-car-tech/ to view the full article online.
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GAC Motor Co. and Geely Automobile Holdings are upgrading the technology in air filtration systems to protect vehicle occupants from the deadly coronavirus. GAC said it will upgrade the system for free for existing car buyers. And starting next month, vehicles will be fitted with the upgraded system before delivery, GAC said. GAC said the upgraded filtration capability matches that of an N95 face mask.
Visit https://www.autonews.com/china/gac-geely-upgrade-air-filtration-tech-combat-viral-outbreak to view the full article online.
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WaterPark Car Wash in Moline, Ill., known for its glass block construction, free popcorn and indoor aquariums, has been sold to another car wash operator, Clean Sweep Car Wash, Inc., which operates Pro-Clean Car Wash & Detailing. The car wash facilities will transition to Pro-Clean Car Wash & Detailing branches within the next few months. Remodeling is scheduled to be completed in March.
Visit https://www.kwqc.com/content/news/WaterPark-Car-Wash-sold-567333761.html to view the full article online.
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Marketing
Here are 25 of the most cost-effective productivity tools that are available to help you run your business. Many of the tools are free to use, whereas others cost a few dollars. However, the one thing they all have in common is they are designed to help you run your business more productively and save you considerable amounts of time.
Visit https://www.allbusiness.com/productivity-tools-small-businesses-121523-1.html to view the full article online.
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Source: Entrepreneur.comAvoid these common but costly mistakes to save yourself headaches and cash. These are the biggest marketing money wasters – such as siloing sales and marketing – and what you can do to avoid them.
Visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/346179 to view the full article online.
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