Wash with Wally: How to Wash Throw Rugs
Also, removing stains from suede, cleaning dryer drums and more...
‘People Need to Do Laundry’
First-time Florida entrepreneur opens new store in Daytona Beach area
A Plan Comes Together
A conversation at CLA’s Fall Conference develops into a pioneering laundry project
Beyond Washers and Dryers
Increase your revenue by strengthening your ancillary services arsenal
Wash with Wally: Choosing the Perfect Location
Also, eliminating musty odors, bleach alternatives and more
Habit Forming
Develop these 7 habits – and enhance your business and personal success
‘Clean, Filled and Working’
An interview with Vending Times Senior Editor Emily Jed
Going to the Mat
Cleaning car mats may be one of the simplest ways to grow your drop-off business
‘I Educated Myself’
First-time store owners quickly learn the laundry business
Talk to Your Customers
Consistent e-mails (with relevant coupons) are a great way to strengthen your laundry business
The Card Game
What to consider when adding credit card acceptance to your laundry business
A Long Time Coming
Customer-focused coin laundry wins over New York community
Wash with Wally: Saving with Solar
Also, fighting grease stains with citrus-based products, and more...
10 Years… 10 Lessons
The 10 most powerful lessons the author has learned about owning a business in the last 10 years
Fighting the Good Fight
The CLA and its local affiliate leaders battle sales tax issues in Louisiana, Minnesota and Ohio
You’re Not ‘Just a Laundromat’
Build your brand by creating a unique experience at your store
The Top 40
Fire-tested tips, strategies and ideas to boost your laundry business
Not Your Father’s Drycleaner
Drycleaning & Laundry Institute CEO Mary Scalco discusses today’s professional drycleaning industry
Take a Chance
The psychology of risk-tasking – and how understanding it can help your laundry business thrive
Top Talent
Tips for hiring, training and retaining quality laundry attendants
‘Face’ the Facts
It may be time to make Facebook part of your laundry’s marketing strategy
Decreasing Downtime
Keeping your machines running… and your customers happy
‘If You’re Not Looking at Your Business, Nobody Is!’
The argument for an active, involved management style
Cutting Costs… Without Cutting Corners
Laundry owners share how they have effectively trimmed expenses, while still building their businesses
Wash with Wally: Tracking Loads for Pickup and Delivery
Also, bleeding colors and high-speed washers
Reaching the ‘Finish’ Line
Four options for adding finishing to your product mix
Go Public
Large companies use public relations to enhance their marketing programs... and so can you
‘You Need to Get Your Hands Dirty’
Multi-store operator takes a hands-on approach to his three coin laundries
More Lessons from the Gift Shop
Six more inspiring greeting card messages you can put to good use in your daily business practices
Wash with Wally: Cleaning Non-Stainless Dryers
Also, keeping your drain line clog-free
