Lesson Learned

Originally posted – Aug 26, 2013 Before her retirement this past January, Colleen Unema had spent decades as a nationally certified high school science teacher in Bellingham, Wash. However, it was a self-imposed break from teaching that actually prepared Unema...

Small Package… Big Concept

Originally posted – Dec 18, 2012 Scott Moses had a leg up on his competition long before he entered the coin laundry business almost three years ago. As an economics major at Edinboro University in Pennsylvania, Moses landed a position in the banking industry...

You Need to Get Your Hands Dirty

Originally posted – Feb 21, 2013 The first thing most people notice when walking into Pokomoke Laundry are the dryers – or, more specifically, the area around and above the dryers. Instead of the usual painted drywall littered with the typical laundromat...

I Educated Mysel

Originally posted – May 24, 2013 When it comes to a new business venture, Danny Delmarco is a big believer in doing one’s homework. So, when he and his business partner, Lloyd Webb, decided to open a self-service laundry – in a building co-owned by...
A Long Time Coming

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...

One-Stop Washing

Originally posted – Jan 21, 2013 Capturing three revenue streams – a car wash, pet wash and a self-service laundry – Crystal Clear Wash in Montrose, Colo., is not only distinctive and profitable, but it also makes easy even easier. This three-in-one...