Better Commercial Laundering Through Chemistry
Originally posted – Jan 11, 2012 You’ve finally decided to diversify your laundry business and take on some commercial accounts. Great! But you must understand that there are some big differences between the residential wash-dry-fold laundry you may...
The 4 Most Common (and Costly) Mistakes Laundromat Newbies Make
“Some of us learn from other people’s mistakes; the rest of us have to be the other people.” – Zig Ziglar Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or someone looking to be their own boss for the very first time, the self-service laundry business...Your Store
Avoiding ‘Dogs with Fleas’ Take Advantage of Key Data in the CLA’s New Quarterly Reports to Better Run Your Laundry Business By Tom Rhodes In May 2008, I purchased a rundown laundromat for $25,000 from a part-time operator who wasn’t reinvesting in...Owner’s Manual
Maintaining Your Wireless Network If You Haven’t Revisited Your Network Since It Was Set Up, Now Is the Time If you’re a laundry owner like me, you’re accustomed to routine equipment maintenance, such as removing lint from the fronts of dryers or...Dealing with Change (No Matter What Life Throws at You)
Change is Omnipresent, and It’s Not Going Away – Embrace It! “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” – Dr. Viktor Frankl, noted Austrian psychiatrist Did you know that the word “change”...
A Long Time Coming
Jason’s Laundromat in Uniondale, N.Y., first opened its doors in July 2011. However, if co-owners Eddie Yacoub and Randy Shami had their way, the store would have been serving the community a lot sooner than that. For some time, Yacoub had identified the...
CLA Sets Stage for Clean Show 2015 in Atlanta
Clean 2015: One Industry. One Stage. Oakbrook Terrace, IL, December 15, 2014 — The world’s largest stage for all things laundry is just around the corner as plans for Clean 2015 go into full swing. The show is scheduled for April 16-19, 2015 at the Georgia...
The American Cleaning Institute Joins Forces with the Coin Laundry Association to Educate the Public about Laundry Safety
Partnership Aims to Boost Awareness around Laundry Safety and the Safe Use of Liquid Laundry Packets WASHINGTON, D.C., December 10, 2014 – The American Cleaning Institute® (ACI) has partnered with the Coin Laundry Association (CLA) to help keep children safe and...
CLA, Affiliates Rally to Save Laundry Industry Against Sales Tax Proposals
The Coin Laundry Association and local chapters fight against sales tax proposals in six states threatening local laundry owners’ bottom line OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – November 5, 2013 – In an unprecedentedly busy set of spring legislative sessions across the...
Guide to Laundromat Payment Systems: Upgrade to Boost Convenience and Revenue
Upgrade your laundromat with our step-by-step guide and easy-to-follow payment system roadmap. Boost convenience and revenue now!
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