More Than Meets the Eye – Determining the Best Course of Action in a Complex World
I love negotiating a deal. And few things are as satisfying as getting a steep discount. Yet, I recently advised a colleague to offer the full asking price for a…
I love negotiating a deal. And few things are as satisfying as getting a steep discount. Yet, I recently advised a colleague to offer the full asking price for a…
Having provided consulting, training, and operational assessments at detail shops around the country, I’ve seen it all: standalone detail shops, detail centers at car washes, detail departments at dealerships. …
According to JP Morgan Chase Institute, there are approximately 28.4 million small businesses in the United States. Only 20 percent are employer businesses. Eighty-eight percent of these firms have fewer…
When it comes to seeking advice or preparing a car care operation’s tax returns, the complex, ever-changing tax rules make doing it without help extremely risky. While off-the-shelf software or…
AutoBrite Company San Antonio, Texas AutoBrite Company, established in 1963, is a manufacturer of car wash equipment and systems, car wash chemicals, and auto detail products. What’s New/Best Seller •…
Businesses have faced many challenges over the past year including high inflation, volatile markets, and economic uncertainty. Coming out of the pandemic, it became clear that a new challenge for…
The security of customers, employees, and property should always be a top priority for car wash owners. Strong security can prevent property damage, create efficient communication, and create a safe…
The current state of the car wash business has evolved from the original mom-and-pop, personally-on-site operators into a high-tech, absentee, private-equity, impersonal gorilla. Wow! Somebody finally said it out loud!…
As a child, I was always attracted to the hot wax sign you could see flashing though the hallway observation glass of the wash tunnel “Is our car getting this?”…
Aerial shot of Brightworks Car Wash’s newest location in Fort Worth, TX. Investors from all walks of life are flocking to the car wash industry hoping to make their mark…