Future-Proofing Your Laundry Business

How a POS System Can Add Value for You and Your Customers “What gets measured, gets managed.” – Peter Drucker If you already have a point-of-sale system, you know how valuable they are. Unfortunately, many laundromat owners still use paper and pen – and the laundromat...

Laundrylux Distribution Opens New Office and Fulfillment Center in California

Laundrylux Distribution has announced the opening of its new distribution center in Commerce, Calif. The facility will enable the company to enhance its operations, product offerings, and overall customer experience for laundromat owners and commercial laundry...

Every Word Matters

The Absolutely Essential Rules for Writing Effective Advertising and Marketing Content In the competitive landscape of advertising and marketing, the power of words can make or break your laundry business’ promotional efforts. Crafting compelling advertising copy...

‘You Better Have Great Insurance!’

The Art and Science of Managing Slip and Fall Injuries It’s a typical Tuesday afternoon. You’re a couple of hours away from your laundromat, and your employee calls you. His voice is a bit shaky: “Hey, boss, a guy just fell and hurt himself. He’s pretty mad and says...

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Jan 28, 2015

Originally posted Dec.issue/2012 Eight Trends and Issues Sure to Impact Your Business Life in 2013 "I don't set trends. I just find out what they are and exploit them." – Dick Clark Yes, your small-business world can change quickly. And, yes, outside forces and new...

Don’t Be the ‘Fall Guy’

Jan 28, 2015

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 an...

So Many Reasons for Optimism

Jan 28, 2015

Originally posted - Jan 26, 2012 Despite all of the economic gloom and doom we've endured in recent years, I'm seeing some strong reasons for optimism in 2012, especially for coin laundry owners. And the best reason to be optimistic is because most of you reading this...

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Speed Queen Sponsors Mudderella, Donates $30,000 to Support Futures Without Violence

‘Dirty for a Difference' Sweepstakes Winners Announced Speed Queen recently concluded its 2015 national sponsorship of Mudderella, an outdoor five- to seven-mile obstacle course event designed for women. Speed Queen joined forces with Mudderella to promote its "Dirty...

SBA Reopens Disaster Loan Filing Period for Those Impacted by Superstorm Sandy

The U.S. Small Business Administration has reopened the filing period for survivors in all states affected by Superstorm Sandy to apply for low-interest disaster loans. The new filing deadline for physical damage and economic injury losses is December 1, 2016. "The...

AHAM Report: New Home Appliances Result in Substantial Utility Savings for Consumers

New Technologies Boost Efficiency for Many of Today's Home Appliances The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers recently released its 2014 Energy Efficiency and Consumption Trends report on major home appliances. The data, based on 2014 shipments of major...

Business Publication: WASH Laundry Among Top 100 Private Companies in L.A.

Laundry Facilities Management Firm Ranked with the Largest, Fastest-Growing Companies in the Market WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems has been ranked among the top 100 largest and fastest-growing companies in Los Angeles County by the Los Angeles Business Journal. WASH...

Get Involved… Stay Involved

The year is quickly coming to an end. The time seems to go faster and faster each year. As you reflect back on the goals you set out to accomplish this year, did you meet or exceed them? Did you do what you said you were going to do? It's never too late to set goals...

One Woman’s Laundromat Journey

Sometimes, it's about being in the right place at the right time. I grew up in Foster City, Calif. And my favorite restaurant was in a local shopping center there, which was located adjacent to a rundown laundromat. In 1996, through the grapevine, I discovered that...

Wash with Wally: Battling Garment Odors, Cleaning Tablecloths and More…

I bought a laundromat a few months ago, and I have been seeing the wash-dry-fold business decrease every month. I've taken my own clothes to my store to have them washed with our drop-off service, and the clothes came out smelling quite bad - to the point where I had...

Tide to Be Produced Through Wind Power

Procter & Gamble Announces New 'Wind Farm' for Fabric, Home Care Brands Procter & Gamble has announced plans to meet its electricity demands by using 100 percent wind power to produce its Fabric & Home Care brands, including Tide and Dawn. In partnership...

Laundrylux Upgrades Communications Capabilities

System Enhancement Designed to Better Service Customers, Distributors Across North America Laundrylux recently completed a major upgrade to its communications systems to support customer care and business growth in North America. The new system is designed to enhance...

Heating Your Stores Water

A Primer for Today's Self-Service Laundry Operator Hot water – along with total water usage (and the demand for both in the latest generation of washers) – is as much as 65 percent less than it was for most washers when I started in this business in 1979. With that...

Laying Out Your Laundromat

Tips for Planning and Designing Your New Self-Service Laundry Business for Maximum Effectiveness and Customer Convenience [The following is an excerpt from the popular laundry business book, "Secrets of Buying and Owning Laundromats." ] When planning and designing...

2015: The Year in Review

Recapping the Issues That Defined the Year – And Looking Ahead to 2016 In odd-numbered years, typically nothing that occurs in the self-service laundry industry can steal the spotlight from the Clean Show. And 2015 – with the industry's trade show and convention...

Navigating Tax Season: Laundromat Owner’s Guide

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Beyond Our Borders: A Look at the International Laundromat Market
Business Management: How a POS System Can Add Value for You and Your Customers
Guest Feature: Embracing Technology – The Digital Evolution of the Laundromat Industry
Women in Vended Laundry: An Interview with Lisa Mahan of Daniels Equipment Company
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Dexter University Graduates Most Recent Sales Academy Class

Dexter Laundry recently hosted distributor sales representatives at Dexter University – Sales Academy. This graduating class was comprised of men and women from around the world, representing five countries and more than 400 years of experience in the commercial...

Statewide Announces Revised Seminar Format

Statewide Laundry Equipment - with offices in Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando and Miami - has revised its investment seminar program, which features a new format and updated information. "The new investment seminar takes a look at the evolution of retail, design and...

Dexter Laundry Salutes Western State Design

Dexter Laundry recently recognized Western State Design at the manufacturer's annual conference and awards ceremony, which was held earlier this year in Rome, Italy. The California-based distributor received top honors for its prior-year sales performance. In all, the...

LaundryCares Fundraiser Tops $100,000 in Donations

Laundry Professionals Open Their Hearts - And Wallets - At Charitable Fundraiser During Excellence '18 in Naples In recent years, one of the fastest-growing and perhaps most talked-about aspects of the Coin Laundry Association has been its charitable organization, the...

Laundrylux Launches Disaster Relief Program for Laundries Impacted by Hurricane Florence

Laundrylux has launched a comprehensive disaster relief program for customers impacted by Hurricane Florence. "We know first-hand how destructive a hurricane can be and we want to help," said Laundrylux CEO John Sabino. "We had employees and customers who lost their...