Life of a Salesman
An Interview with Bryan Maxwell of Western State Design Bryan Maxwell is the senior laundry specialist for Western State Design, a major laundry equipment distributor, headquartered in Hayward, Calif. Maxwell began with Western State in 1988 – selling industrial OPL...
Word to the Wise, Part 2
Laundromat Owners Share Best Practices for Long-Term Success [This is the second of the two-part feature article. Read Part 1 here.] Several leading laundromat owners share their best business and operational advice, tips and strategies for new store operators and...
Word to the Wise, Part 1
Laundromat Owners Share Best Practices for Long-Term Success [This is the first of a two-part feature on best practices for new laundromat owners.] Starting a business – any business – can be stressful. It can feel like there are 1,000 things to think about and work...
A ‘Circuitous’ Path
From TVs and VCRs to Laundromat Circuit Boards, Mountain Electronics Has Taken a Roundabout Way to Success Mountain Electronics first opened its doors in 1999 as a home appliance repair shop, primarily fixing televisions and VCRs. Yes, VCRs… remember those? Then, one...
Insuring Your Building and Business Personal Property
As Carriers Adjust Their Underwriting Guideline Requirements, Now is the Perfect Time to Review Your Business Coverage As you know, inflation has been increasing at an unprecedented rate. As a result, insurance carriers are changing their underwriting guideline...
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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New Laundromat Entrepreneur
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