Stories Archive
Making Better Business Decisions
January 1, 2015
4 minute Read
“Critical thinking is thinking about thinking while you’re thinking, in order to make your thinking better.” – Dr. Richard Paul, Chairman,...
Read MoreThe Apple Way
January 1, 2015
5 minute Read
So, what’s so exciting about a car wash? If you don’t know the answer, you need to figure it out because if you’re not excited about what...
Read MoreFocus on The Member - Spring 2015
January 1, 2015
4 minute Read
KELLY GEIGER
WASH N’ GO DEPOTCENTRAL POINT, OREGON
Q: Tell us about your business.
A: We are a 2 1/2-year-old car wash that focuses on...
Read MoreDo You Know Your Perfect Customer?
January 1, 2015
3 minute Read
Any effort to design an effective company strategy starts with the person or company that actually pays you. Every business should have a...
Read MoreFrom the ICA - Spring 2015
January 1, 2015
3 minute Read
Consumer electronics retailer RadioShack recently filed for bankruptcy after 94 years in business.
Once known as THE place to buy the...
Read MoreThe Forgotten Utility
January 1, 2015
6 minute Read
Water costs continue to rise at exponential rates across the U.S. as a result of an antiquated and severely undersized municipal...
Read MoreUnsung (Car Wash) Hero
January 1, 2015
2 minute Read
Erik Lasoya walked into the brand new Clean Getaway Car Wash and Detail center three days prior to the grand opening. The son of immigrant...
Read MoreBuilding A Legacy
January 1, 2015
6 minute Read
In his book “A Legacy Driven Life: Live a Legacy to Leave a Legacy” Adil F. Dalal points out that on one’s tombstone, under the name, will...
Read MoreThe Importance of Purpose
January 1, 2015
6 minute Read
The Purpose of Purpose
In Greek mythology, the deceitful king Sisyphus is doomed to spend eternity pushing a large boulder up a steep...
Read MoreManaging Risk and Reaping Rewards
January 1, 2015
7 minute Read
No business owner is a stranger to risk. From Fortune 500 companies to the corner car wash, taking on risk is inherent to the short and...
Read MoreNewest Design Trends Incorporate Lessons From Retailers
January 1, 2015
5 minute Read
With car wash owners focusing on professional, modern appearances and attractive site development, a busy street with coffee shops,...
Read MoreNeed More Time in Your Business Day?
January 1, 2015
6 minute Read
Service and retail-oriented small business owners face the same challenges when setting priorities for their time. Because it is critical...
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