Over the last few years, much of South America has been trying to keep its head above water as it weathers the global recession — but not...

It seems like these days that anyone can get online to disparage your business while hiding behind an online identity. I try to keep up,...

Will Walters

Laguna Auto SpaAurora, Ill.

Q: Tell us about your business.

A: We are a beach-themed, full-service car wash and detailing...

Corporate charitable contributions dipped during the recession, but they’re on the rise again, according to Maureen O’Brien,...

In 2001, Gene Krahenbuhl bought a rundown carwash in Kansas City, Mo. He renamed it All Seasons Car Wash and invested serious money to...

BRIAN GLEASON is serving in his third year on the ICA board of directors. Gleason is vice president for sales and marketing at PECO Car...

As a continuing feature to CAR WASH Magazine, we will occasionally provide excerpts from The Great American Car Wash Story. Former ICA...

Improving leadership skills allows for advancement within a company and increases the performance of those you work with. Patrick Donadio,...

There’s not a single successful business that doesn’t have at least some productive, hard-working employees. If you’ve been in business...

In 1995, two Harvard Business School professors, Collis and Montgomery, published a paper that shook the strategic planning world. The...

Are you tired of competing on price? Remember when there was only one Tide laundry detergent? When I counted last, there are now more than...

Champ, I’m really trying to create the ultimate car wash experience with my new site. What suggestions do you have to set me apart from my...