In Working Order…..

During their initial investigation of the laundry business, many potential investors worry about the common myth of whether they are “mechanically inclined” enough to join this industry. The truth of the matter is that they should be much more concerned...

CG West Hosts 4th Profit Symposium

Continental Girbau West’s recent Conference of Champions Profit Symposium – held at the company’s headquarters in Santa Fe Springs, Calif. – drew laundry owners and investors from throughout Southern California, according to CG West Vice President Tod...

Up and Running

Store Owners Share Their Philosophies for Keeping Laundry Equipment in Service and Operating Smoothly [This is the first part in a series on equipment repairs and maintenance.] As a laundry owner, your customers pay your bills. And, more than anything else, it’s...

Pure and Simple

An Interview with Business Sustainability Expert Tim Greiner Tim Greiner is the co-founder and managing director of Pure Strategies, based in Gloucester, Mass., with a satellite office in Reston, Va. He has pioneered approaches to building environmental and social...

Pure and Simple

An Interview with Business Sustainability Expert Tim Greiner Tim Greiner is the co-founder and managing director of Pure Strategies, based in Gloucester, Mass., with a satellite office in Reston, Va. He has pioneered approaches to building environmental and social...

Changing with the Times

A Roundtable Discussion with Today’s Leading Bill Changer Manufacturers After washers and dryers, your store’s bill changers are arguably the most vital pieces of equipment in your store. After all, they make it possible for many of your customers to...

Changing with the Times

A Roundtable Discussion with Today’s Leading Bill Changer Manufacturers After washers and dryers, your store’s bill changers are arguably the most vital pieces of equipment in your store. After all, they make it possible for many of your customers to...

Building a Winning Team

Here’s How to Improve Your Chances of Hiring Quality Attendants – And Starting Them Off of the Right Foot [This is the first of a three-part series on hiring and training laundry attendants.] To me, employee training actually starts with the hiring...