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The International Carwash Association named to 2010 Associations Advance America Honor Roll
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The International Carwash Association™ has been named to the 2010 Associations Advance American Honor Roll for its environmental recognition program, WaterSavers™ Sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and The Center for Association Leadership in Washington, D.C., the national awards competition recognizes organizations whose programs and activities propel the nation forward. More



ICA opens nominations for Industry Leadership Awards
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The International Carwash Association™ Leadership Awards program is designed to create a broader range of recognition by honoring companies and individuals who are "truly making a difference" in the car care industry and in their community. More

Marketing Materials Improve Your Customers Experience
Direct customer contact can be a rare occurrence with self-serve gas, automatic washes and pay stations. Communicating to your customers with effective marketing materials can impact a consumer’s buying and improve your bottom line. These marketing materials can encourage the purchase of a wash, upgrading to top packages, more


How can I get the most out of my professional services vendor?
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Your Mom told you honesty is the best policy. It turns out that to get the most out of your professional services firm, this life lesson also applies. Help vendors see the big picture—and what’s important to the pursestrings holders at your company—and you will get the best out of their services. More



New concept car wash coming
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High Tide, will be a new concept car wash. The company slogan is "Clean in a splash, dry in a flash!" and the focus is about being green and being fast. More

At this car wash, cleaning your vehicle is an artistic experience
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There are lots of car washes around, but very few car washes with artistic themes. More

Power Wash Equipment & Supplies

Dultmeier Sales is a full line distributor for over 300 manufacturers and suppliers. We also manufacture pumping stations, spot-free rinse systems & coin/bill meters.
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EPA invests to renew or retire aging water infrastructure
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The EPA will invest $US10 million in the Aging Water Infrastructure Research Program to evaluate new technologies that will assist utilities in coping with aging and failing water and wastewater systems in the United States. More

10 Tips for small business success
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BizMove.com announced the launch of a new comprehensive free resource of small business information titled The Small Business Management Knowledge Base. The new resource features hundreds of guides, worksheets and checklists. More

National Pride Equipment
National Pride's Eagle Line will define the future of self-service and pet wash equipment. The Eagle Line drops this year at the ICA show May 12-14th. Visit us in booth 245 to learn more about these exciting new products! more


Make sure your customers find you online
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By now most of us have drawn the same conclusion: advertising has changed. In fact, branding has changed. Those who still rely primarily on traditional advertising and branding practices may be holding on to a dying format—and they may not be reaping a fair return on their investment. More

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How to avoid employee lawsuits
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Small business owners might be surprised to learn they they are vulnerable to the same worker complaints that plague corporate America. In particular, more employees are suing companies for violating wage-and-hour rules, typically claiming they weren't paid overtime. A small business that lacks in-house counsel or a human resources department can unwittingly violate federal or state laws covering workplaces. More

Desalination plants open in Sydney, Florida Keys
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New desalination plants in Sydney, Australia and in the Florida Keys began operating recently to help communities meet water supply needs. More

A.V.W Equipment Co.
A.V.W. Equipment Company is a manufacturer of car wash equipment, specializing in all-stainless steel equipment for conveyor tunnels. A.V.W. has served the car wash industry since 1973. Due to A.V.W.'s commitment to research and design, the simplest yet most effective car wash systems are available today."Simplicity in Motion-Motion That Works" more


7 Ways to get great referrals
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The most effective advertising a company can get is more difficult to achieve but much more effective and lasting than traditional media advertising. It is word of mouth advertising and it's earned rather than purchased. More

Understanding general liability insurance
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In today's litigious society, even small mishaps can result in large lawsuits. That's why general liability insurance, along with property and worker's compensation insurance, is essential for most companies. Liability insurance protects the assets of a business when it is sued for something it did (or didn't do) to cause an injury or property damage. More



An S-corporation can save you thousands (at least) in taxes
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If you have ever wondered about the differences in incorporating your small business as either a C-corporation or an S-corporation, pay attention. What follows could save you thousands, if not millions, of dollars if you ever decide to sell your business. More

Six customer service strategies that win
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It is becoming increasingly common for companies to measure and report the water they consume within their four walls. Yet they rarely track all the water used to make the electricity powering their operations. More



As dad-son relationship thrives, so does North Jersey carwash business
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A father's thriving business is not guaranteed to be successful once it becomes his son's. But Jeremy Liebhoff has found that a gradual takeover of his father's carwash and detailing shops, the men's opposing but complementary personalities and their mutual respect have enabled him to grow rather than maintain the status quo. More
 



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