by Chris Balestracci | Jan 29, 2015 | Featured Articles, Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3
Originally posted – Aug 15, 2012 Each year, one of the most valuable things a self-service laundry owner can do is attend distributor shows. And please notice that I didn’t just say “your distributor show.” The reason for this is because I...
by Todd Fener | Jan 28, 2015 | Featured Articles, Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3, Viewpoint
Originally posted – Jan issue/2012 You’ve searched far and wide for that perfect laundry location or undervalued existing laundromat. You’ve met with every distributor and examined each manufacturer’s spec sheets with a fine-toothed comb before...
by Editor | Jan 28, 2015 | Featured Articles, Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3
Originally posted – Mar 25, 2013 If you are like me, a small-business owner, you most likely have heard of Facebook. You may even have a Facebook page for your business, but you may be wondering how to use Facebook practically to promote your business. I say...
by Editor | Jan 28, 2015 | Featured Articles, Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3
Orignially posted – Oct 23, 2013 Slips, trips and falls can cost you much more than money. They can rob you of public trust and damage your brand. And, according the National Safety Council, more than 9 million disabling slips and falls occur each year, costing...
by Editor | Jan 28, 2015 | Featured Articles, Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3
Originally posted – Feb 14, 2012 How far do we need to go to protect our businesses, our customers, our property and, most importantly, our lives? As a former law enforcement officer and now a commercial laundry equipment distributor, I have combined my past...
by Editor | Jan 28, 2015 | Featured Articles, Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3
Originally posted – Jun 11, 2013 In past columns, I’ve discussed the value of networking and the ideas I’ve picked up at industry events – ideas that have helped me save and make more money at my stores. A perfect example of this occurred last...