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May 24, 2007 Start Your Own; Startup

Start Generating Cash by the Carload

Americans love their cars. They spend billions of dollars to maintain them-and this tender loving care includes keeping them spick-and-span. With no inventory and no costly labor, a car wash is one of the most stable and profitable businesses you can start.

In this book, industry experts walk you through the four most popular types of car washes-full-service, in-bay automatic, exterior conveyer and self-service-and reveal the pros and cons of each. No matter what type you choose, you'll get essential advice on:

  • Writing a business plan and getting financing
  • Setting up an environmentally friendly car wash
  • Hiring the best employees
  • Purchasing the newest washing equipment
  • Creative marketing and advertising techniques
  • And more!

Valuable industry information, hundreds of essential resources and time-tested business tactics put you on the road to success.


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  • Paperback: 166 pages
  • Publisher: Entrepreneur Press; 2 edition (May 24, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1599181010
  • ISBN-13: 978-1599181011
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #392,878 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good guide for the someone new to the industry, March 30, 2008
This review is from: Start Your Own Car Wash and More (Start Your Own; Startup) (Paperback)
Helpful in estimating start-up costs and understanding the basics of the industry. Good value for the money, but you'll still need to search out other resources if you're serious about starting a car wash.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Car Wash Business, July 16, 2011
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A good book to help decide which business line to take. The basics with empasis on location, locatrion, location. I feel confident to move forward with more intense reading as I search for that special location.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful, March 23, 2011
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Dont listen to that dude who gave it a one star! This book is very informative and gives you an overview of the industry, what to expect, ideas to market your wash, and so much more. If anything the appendix in the back is worth the money in itself with helpful associations and regions to become involved with. I personally thought it was well written and enjoyed reading it.
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