Keeping the Doors Open
Originally posted – Jun 25, 2012 When it comes to how often businesses fail and how long it takes to fail, it’s difficult to separate fact from fiction. Of course, if you listen to the experts, starting a small business seems to be right up there with...The Big Ten
Originally posted – Feb 05, 2014 Most people seem to love lists. Maybe it’s because we live in an era of overstimulation, especially in terms of information – and lists tend to bring order to the chaos. Perhaps it’s because lists help you...Get Psyched Up!
Originally posted – Oct 04, 2013 Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom” – Aristotle In my view, the only thing perpetually common to your laundry business is you. Customers come and go, attendants come and go, landlords come and go… even machines...What If?
Originally posted – Nov 25, 2014 “Write the bad things that happen to you in the sand; that way they can be easily erased from your memory.” – Middle Eastern proverb I’ve noticed that very often when things “go wrong”based on...Listen… Really Listen!
Originally posted – Nov 08, 2013 “One advantage of talking to yourself is that you know at least somebody is listening.” – Franklin P. Jones, American journalist Humans (and most other animals) are born with two ears and one mouth – which can be...Go Public
Originally posted – Feb 27, 2013 “If I was down to my last dollar, I’d spend it on public relations.” – Bill Gates If you asked 10 people to define public relations, you’d likely get 10 different answers. Within the broad scope of...To ‘Coin’ a Phrase
Originally posted – Apr 25, 2014 The most popular and traditional way to keep up with information about one’s specific business or profession is by simply reading information offered by knowledgeable individuals who also reside within, or are closely...Master the Changeup
Originally posted – Sep 12, 2013 “Time is a dressmaker specializing in alterations.” – Faith Baldwin, U.S. author and novelist We are living in a time when the rate of change is like none other in history. Today, the slow path is reserved for those...The 5 Deadly Sins of Laundry Advertising
Originally posted – Jul 31, 2013 “Advertising says to people, here’s what we’ve got. Here’s what it will do for you. Here’s how to get it.” – Leo Burnett, Advertising Pioneer The late Leo Burnett was an advertising superstar....
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