Less is More

by | Jan 29, 2015 | Featured Articles, Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3

Originally posted – Oct 04, 2012 All five of my laundromats are strictly self-service operations – no wash-dry-fold service, no commercial accounts, no coffee shop. I do just one thing… and strive to do it very well. As small-business owners, we get offered all...

Seeing the Light

by | Jan 29, 2015 | Featured Articles, Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3

Originally posted – Feb 26, 2014 An energy-efficient retrofit from T8 fluorescent lighting to state-of-the-art LED tubes at Holmen Coin Laundry in Holmen, Wis., will deliver savings on the owner’s electric bill of more than 60 percent. Owner Karl Maas...

Less is More

by | Jan 29, 2015 | Featured Articles, Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3

Originally posted – Oct 04, 2012 All five of my laundromats are strictly self-service operations – no wash-dry-fold service, no commercial accounts, no coffee shop. I do just one thing… and strive to do it very well. As small-business owners, we get offered all...

‘Face’ the Facts

by | Jan 28, 2015 | Featured Articles, Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3

Originally posted – Mar 25, 2013 If you are like me, a small-business owner, you most likely have heard of Facebook. You may even have a Facebook page for your business, but you may be wondering how to use Facebook practically to promote your business. I say...

A Plan Comes Together

by | Jan 28, 2015 | Featured Articles, Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3

Originally posted – Jun 11, 2013 In past columns, I’ve discussed the value of networking and the ideas I’ve picked up at industry events – ideas that have helped me save and make more money at my stores. A perfect example of this occurred last...