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International Carwash Association members achieve savings at Car Care World Expo 2010
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Throughout the year, the International Carwash Association™, the world's leading association for car wash professionals, is committed to coaching and educating its membership on cost-saving techniques, best practices and ways to become more environmentally-responsible via video training, a variety of online resources, the WaterSavers program and more. And, for industry innovations, highly-targeted education and unparallel networking opportunities, Car Care World Expo is the premier resource for all in the professional car wash industry. More



Grace for Vets announces call for volunteers
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Since 2004, Grace For Vets has honored veterans and service personnel with free car washes across the nation. Hundreds of car wash organizations have participated in this program and the list continues to grow each year. This program shows the car wash industry's united support of service personnel and provides your wash a unique opportunity to say "THANK YOU" to people who sacrifice for our freedom. More

Small business confidence in economy dips again
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Things still look pretty gloomy for small business owners says the recent Discover Small Business Watch index. According to the report, there was a brief rebound in December, but economic confidence among small business owners dipped in January back down to 71.4, the same as October 2008 but not as low as prior months. More

Coupon use hits record highs
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As cash-crunched consumers hunt for bargains, companies hope coupons will build loyalty after the recession is over. More

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Why small business is fed up with government
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In February, while big businesses and big state governments were receiving $787 billion, the politicians threw a $255 million bone to small businesses in the form of the SBA ARC loan program, providing a potential $35,000 for a business that could get one. That's 2/100th of one percent of the $1.5 trillion dedicated to the single largest job growth sector in our economy. More

Does your loyalty program need an overhaul?
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When it comes to loyalty marketing, historical data shows that consumers respond to deals, special saving clubs and even one-off offers. But when it comes to implementing these tried-and-true offers, a new report shows that today's marketers aren't following along. More

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When gas becomes a luxury
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First the bad news: gas will rise to $20 per gallon. Now the good news: gas will rise to $20 per gallon. It's going to happen whether you like it or not. It doesn't matter if the Democrats are in control, the Republicans, or even Ron Paul. It doesn't matter if you believe in global warming or disbelieve in evolution. More

Using mobile phone towers to reduce sewer overflow... What?
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Finding new uses for equipment that you already have is always satisfying (at least to engineers). One very cool example of this is the use of cell phone towers to measure rainfall in real-time. It could provide better data about our planet and changing rain patterns, but on the more practical level, it could help reduce the dumping of polluted water in lakes and rivers. More

The key to excellent customer service
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As small business caters to meet the demand of the customers, it is very essential that an entrepreneur must know and learn how to please the customer. It is not about putting your business under the feet of your customers, but it is just showing your sincerity to serve your customers in the best possible way. More

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The importance of cash management
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Business analysts report that poor management is the main reason for business failure. Poor cash management is probably the most frequent stumbling block for entrepreneurs. Understanding the basic concepts of cash flow will help you plan for the unforeseen eventualities that nearly every business faces. More

EPA, DOE create State Energy Efficiency Action Network
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy have established the State Energy Efficiency (SEE) Action Network that is designed to speed up the progress of energy-efficiency initiatives across the nation. More
 



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