Pricing Strategies
June 30, 2021
Russ Arbuckle, president of distributor Wholesale Commercial Laundry Equipment S.E., talks pinpointing the factors that may signal when it’s time to raise a laundry’s vend prices.
Coming Back from a Crisis
April 28, 2021
When circumstances beyond your control have your laundry business down, how do you bring it back? Helio Fred Garcia, president of crisis management firm Logos Consulting Group, takes you through the initial response, changing your approach depending on event, the importance of communication, and much more.
Getting into Laundry Pickup and Delivery
February 24, 2021
What's involved in starting a pickup and delivery service? It can be as simple as having a phone number and vehicle, says Matt Simmons of Super Suds Laundromat, Long Beach, Calif., but it can also be much more. He talks resources, operational impact and keys to success.
Making the Best of Bad Reviews
December 30, 2020
Dennis Diaz, president of digital marketing and technology firm Spynr, offers some tips for responding appropriately and promptly to online negativity from your laundry customers.
Round-the-Clock Management
November 25, 2020
Sharon Sager, owner of the Sierra Madre (Calif.) Laundry, describes her store's 24/7 operation and talks about what's needed to see that self-service laundries are running smoothly any time of the day.
Freshen Things Up
October 28, 2020
With a little creative thought, laundry owners can utilize some inexpensive ways to improve their store and attract new customers. Brad Steinberg, co-president of distributor PWS - The Laundry Company, looks at the possibilities.
Commercial Account Strategies
September 30, 2020
Joel Jorgensen, vice president of sales for Continental Girbau Inc., offers advice to Laundromat owners looking to build and grow a commercial customer base.
Building New vs. Rehabbing
August 25, 2020
Carl Graham, VP of sales for distributor Scott Equipment, compares and contrasts the two approaches to store creation.
Insurance Basics
July 24, 2020
Steven Wright, vice president of business development for Irving Weber Associates, discusses dealing with common and not-so-common Laundromat risks and liabilities, including COVID-19.
Diving into Diversification
June 22, 2020
Brendan Ristaino, sales manager for distributor Yankee Equipment, examines revenue-producing extra-profit centers that best complement a vended laundry business.
