Start Your Own Coin-Operated Laundry (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up) [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Mandy Erickson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2003 | Series: Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up (Book 1162)

Leave the 8-to-5 world behind with a business that practically runs itself!

Whether you're looking to break free from the 8-to-5 grind or just want to make a little extra money on the side, a coin-operated laundry could be your ticket to financial independence. With more people living in condos and apartments, laundromats are more profitable than ever, and you can shape the business to match your tastes, interests and imagination. Our guide shows you how to success in this low-maintenance, highly lucrative business where you could gross up to a $1 million a year. Topics covered include:

• Choosing a location
• Buying vs. renting equipment
• Promoting your business and other proven tips for boosting sales
• Creating an inviting atmosphere
• Understanding permits and regulations
• Managing your finances

Entrepreneur magazine's Start Your Own Coin Operated Laundry also includes useful sample forms, a glossary of common industry terms, and step-by-step instructions, worksheets and checklists to guide you through each stage of starting, running and growing your business. Pick up this must-have guide today, and start living your dream.

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From the Back Cover

Cash In, One Load at a Time

Whether you're looking to break free from the nine-to-five grind or just want to make a little extra money on the side, a coin-operated laundry could be your ticket to financial independence. With more people living in condos and apartments, laundromats are more profitable than ever, and you can shape the business to match your tastes, interests and imagination. This low-maintenance, highly lucrative business could earn you up to $1 million a year.

New topics covered in this revised and updated second edition include:

• New ideas for marketing your laundry
• An expanded section on hiring and training attendants
• Updated information on card systems
• Recent advances in laundry equipment
• The latest on laws and regulations concerning laundries
• More ways to combine a laundry with other businesses

You also get useful sample forms, a glossary of common industry terms, step-by-step instructions, work sheets and checklists to guide you through each stage of starting, running and growing your business. Pick up this must-have guide today, and start living your dream.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Entrepreneur Press; 1 edition (December 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 189198487X
• ISBN-13: 978-1891984877
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #885,667 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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68 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Bland, June 14, 2005

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This review is from: Start Your Own Coin-Operated Laundry (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up) (Paperback)

I don't know what is up with the Entrepreneur-magazine series of books, but I've read several of them now and I've yet to be impressed with any of them. The best way to describe this book...BLAND AND FULL OF FLUFF. Most of them are apparently written by people who have NO real-world business experience. They are not recommended.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Definately worth $8, January 21, 2010

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This review is from: Start Your Own Coin-Operated Laundry (Paperback)

This book is full of useful content. I used it extensively before I opened my laundromat in June 2009. This book should not be your only source of information but for the price (less than $10) I Highly recommend it.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Starter Book, June 2, 2010

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This review is from: Start Your Own Coin-Operated Laundry (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up) (Paperback)

Overall, I thought this would really help me to understand this industry better. It gave good insights and practical advice, which did help me and was consistent with the research that I did. I would have liked more case studies and insider tactics, some of which I discovered when researching things on my own. Still, it's a valuable guide that gives a disciplined, step-by-step approach to engaging in this line of business. A great place to start.