Times are tough right now. Weather in the North East hasn't been great for our industry and of course the recession has been bad too. But this is the year things will turn around...not for everyone, but for a select few. For those that are willing to take a risk and upgrade their business, to spend money now to save money and make money in the future. Yes, most people will try to make some cuts here and there and keep the status quo...but those that come out in front will be those that make the… Continue

One big mistake many car wash owners make is figure out their costs. For example...if you can buy 5 gallons of a concentrated window cleaner for $36 and then you can buy another one for $82...it "appears" that the $36 is the better deal. But if you look at the numbers a little closer, you'll find something completely different. The water to cleaner ratio for the $36 cleaner is 3 to 1....but or the $82 cleaner, it is 60 to 1. What does this mean? It means that 1 gallon of $36 concentrate makes 3… Continue

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