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Persistence Pays Off

Persistence Pays Off

When Owning a Laundromat, the Secret to Success is a Constancy of Purpose Famed American writer and lecturer Dale Carnegie firmly believed that “flaming enthusiasm, backed by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success.” And I...

Wash With Wally

Wash with Wally: Removing Tough Smoke Odors

Wash with Wally: Removing Tough Smoke Odors

I have a wash-dry-fold customer who is a heavy smoker. In the summer, it seems that the clothes he brings in are at their worst; even the plastic hamper he brings them in reeks of cigarette smoke. I have tried an odor-reducing fabric softener from my laundry supplier,...

The Laundry Doctor

Spend Your Marketing Dollars Wisely

Spend Your Marketing Dollars Wisely

What Are You Getting in Return for Your Wash-Dry-Fold Promotional Budget? Business owners love to discuss and ruminate on what it costs to acquire a new customer. In the drycleaning world, the generally accepted figure is approximately $50 per customer. In the laundry...

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