How to avoid a call from the government
CLEVELAND — There are frequent mistakes that owners of small businesses make that lead to a call from Uncle Sam, according to Small Business Trends.
Finding the right price for lube services
LUBBOCK, Texas — It can be difficult to find a price that isn’t so high that it turns customers away, or so low that it doesn’t generate enough revenue, according to National Oil & Lube News.
How POS systems increase efficiency
Read how one carwash’s POS system keeps things running smoothly, and keeps the owner more informed.
Special Edition Newsletter: How to make more money
This month’s special topic: How to make more money
Concern over proposed gas station and carwash
CHICAGO — Many people have expressed that the gas station and carwash would produce lighting, noise and traffic issues, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Man found dead in carwash bay
FULLERTON, Calif. — A man was found dead on Wednesday afternoon at a carwash bay said local police, according to the Orange County Register.
Sneak peek: Creating customer loyalty
As a carwash operator you are constantly looking at your wash and what you need to fix or replace to give your customers a clean car and an overall good experience. If you have an older wash a fresh coat of paint, doing preventative maintenance…
Providing customer service through Twitter
CLEVELAND — Twitter is an ideal fit for businesses to use for customer service because it is a place people share information and allows for a quick and timely response, according to Small Business Trends.
New Cool Wave Car Wash opens
POQUOSON, Va. — The fourth Cool Wave Car Wash location has opened in the area, according to Tide Water Biz.
Survey shows carwashes make people happy
MANCHESTER, England — A study shows that a clean car makes people feel better about themselves, according to Bt.com.
Legionella can thrive in windshield wiper fluid
NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia — Legionella, a potentially fatal pathogen, can be found in windshield wiper fluid a recent study found, according to ABC.net.au.
Owner talks challenges and changes in carwash industry
CHICAGO — Jon Sobieski grew up in the carwash business, and now he owns the wash, Spirit of America, where he once worked with his father, according to the Chicago Reader.