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Obama proposes tax cuts for small businesses
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The federal government should cut taxes on small businesses to encourage them to invest and hire more workers, President Barack Obama said recently. With the U.S. unemployment rate still in double-digits, Obama proposed that the federal government do more to help create jobs in three main areas: small business growth, infrastructure investments, and investments in energy-efficiency. More




Car Spa selects tw telecom to provide advanced voice, data and Internet services
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tw telecom, a leading provider of managed voice, Internet and data networking solutions for businesses in Dallas and throughout the U.S., announced that national car care specialist Car Spa has selected the company to provide advanced voice, data and Internet services to Car Spa's 15 locations in California, Texas, Georgia, Virginia and Florida. More


Water users cry foul over Spotsylvania's tiered rates
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A Spotsylvania County car wash owner is protesting the county's water and sewer rates, saying the charges are out of line with other localities where he has businesses. Jeff Small, who owns the $3 Car Wash said his water and sewer bills for this location are double the bills he gets for his Stafford County car wash and almost triple the bills for his two Chesterfield County car washes. More


New concentrated green chemicals for car washing clean without soaps or solvents
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Daimer Industries, Inc., an internationally-recognized source of green cleaners, green cleaning products, and green chemicals, announced Heavy-Duty Car Wash, a new addition to its Eco-Green product line. This soap- and solvent-free, bio-based formulation removes petroleum derivatives, grease, oil, bugs, road tar and tree sap from vehicles without harming metallic or rubber surfaces - or the environment. More


Protection Against the Elements
Rain, snow, sunlight and road grime can dull a vehicle’s surface. Protective products can inhibit this condition from occurring by adding a protective layer on the vehicle’s surface. Amino-functional Silicones can provide this protection but needs time to cure and can attract dirt particles as it does. MORE




Green car wash to open in Woodbridge
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A company is promising clean cars from a green car wash in Woodbridge. The Smart Car Wash has opened at the Smoketown Shopping Plaza in Woodbridge, a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified facility financed by the SBA's 504 lending program, funded by Recovery Act money. More


Local small businesses and social media marketing
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In the past, some small businesses felt left out of the loop when it came to online marketing. They could put up a Web site to have a presence, but when it came to competing with the likes of the Targets, Walmarts, and Amazons of the world who have the marketing budgets bigger than the GDP of some small third world countries, there wasn't much they could do. More


Customer service, not customer servitude
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Burnout typically occurs when a person has been in customer service awhile, but the feeling of servitude can occur on your first day, with your first customer. And yes, you can minimize it, but it will remain. If this attitude is allowed to grow, it will fester and eventually erupt in even the best employees. Is there a way to prevent this feeling that just because we "serve" customers and we take "orders," that it shouldn't be taken literally? More


CWD Rhino-Mat, automatic floor mat wash & dry system
The Rhino-Mat uses proven technology to give the cleanest and driest finish out of any current mat cleaner. Visit our website or contact us to see why it will benefit your car wash. MORE


Small business marketing efforts point to e-mail and social media in 2010
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Often we forget the little guy, the SMB, in our discussions of the comings and goings of the Internet marketing industry. Sure there are times like this when a report surfaces talking about their issues and concerns but, for the most part, we like to talk about big brands and how they do the Internet marketing thing well or not so well. More

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Setomatic acquires all assets of eWash cashless payment systems
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Setomatic Systems Inc. has acquired all assets of eWash Cashless Payment Systems LLC, a supplier of cashless payment systems to the car wash industry. Jeffrey North, former CEO of eWash, will stay on with Setomatic. More


Tommy introduces in-bay conversion system
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Tommy Car Wash Systems has designed a new conveyorized tunnel system for in-bay conversion projects, according to a recent press release. The Dec. 3 release said the short tunnel, between 35-45 feet long, will fit in most existing in-bay buildings and can achieve production of up to 50 cars per hour. More


Culligan introduces the G Series as part of its New Matrix solutions
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Culligun unveiled a comprehensive new line of commercial and industrial reverse osmosis products as part of its new Culligan Matrix Solutions to provide greater flexibility, speed to market and cost savings to customers. As a water treatment and equipment partner to hundreds of companies around the world, Culligan's products, services and support have helped organizations to eliminate costly water problems by extending the performance of their equipment, reducing maintenance costs and improving operational efficiency. More
 


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