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Substance Abuse in the Workplace ~ Part 2
Last month’s column dealt with substance-abuse issues as they impact the work place. This month’s column continues with the treatment process, “sober” support groups, and mental-health issues.
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Clean Show Sold To Messe Frankfurt
Messe Frankfurt has finalized a deal with the Clean Show Executive Committee (CEC) to purchase the largest trade fair for textile care in the Western Hemisphere. The Clean Show is held every two years rotating throughout the United States.
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OXXO Care Cleaners To Open in Downtown Miami
“Our Brickell location is booming so it was logical to continue to cater to the similar downtown market.
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Do You Process House Rugs?
I want to cover some basics of rug cleaning, rug making history and some good old fashioned cleaning methods that will work and yet amuse you.
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Substance Abuse in the Workplace ~ Part 1
The intent of this article is to inform and prepare business owners for the potential impact of tSubstance Abuse in the Workplace, with regard to drug use in general.
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Thinking Of Firing An Employee? Read This First
No one likes to fire anyone. As result, we have a tendency to put off this unpleasant task. Firing someone will have an impact on your entire staff – either positively or negatively. However...
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Ariana Basseri
Ariana Basseri is a comedian, writer and dry cleaning heiress. Her parents, Shawn and Nicole, have been in the dry cleaning business for over 30 years and currently own Steamer Cleaners in Sherman Oaks, California.
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Laundry Locker Acquired By Mulberrys Garment Care
Mulberrys Garment Care has announced the acquisition of Laundry Locker, the popular San Francisco laundry and dry cleaning company with 350+ locker locations throughout the Bay Area.
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The Demise Of Bleach
Part II of last month’s series on Chlorine bleach will be continued here. Sadly, another great tool for the spotting board and wetcleaning room is this particular bleach that a great deal of drycleaning and laundry plants are afraid o.
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Master The Most Basic Marketing Tool: The Business Card
That simple little 2 inch by 3.5 inch business card is one heck of a tool. It tells people you’ve met and prequalified as a potential customer where to find you...
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White Conveyors Chairman and CEO Bernard S. Speckhart 1928-2018
His patented conveyor designs revolutionized the industry. Under Bernie’s direction, over 100,000 conveyors have been installed in the United States and throughout the world.
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Self Motivation Is The Key
We all experience setbacks in our lives. However, it is important to move on and not dwell on the past. Without self-motivation, it is so easy to throw in the towel and walk away.
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Zengeler Cleaners “20-Year Club” Surpasses 1,000 Years of Service
For the first time in the history of the Midwest’s oldest and largest drycleaner, the “20 Year Club” now exceeds 1,000 years of service to Zengeler Cleaners customers.
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William L. (Bill) North, 1928 – 2018
William L. (Bill) North, longtime President and General Manager of Forenta, passed away on September 19, 2018.
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An Employee Survey May Be The Key To Business Success
High turnover is a costly management problem which includes expensive training and lost productivity.
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R&B Wire Products Honored By Orange County Business Journal
Third generation Rawlins family member, Grant Rawlins, accepted the award. “It’s a huge honor to be receiving this award, on behalf of my family, specifically my father Rick, and my late grandfather, Rea.
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Riaz Chauthani
Chauthani graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) with a degree in Real Estate Finance and had negotiated over 500 real estate leases.
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BeCreative360 Relocates To New Office Location
BeCreative360, a company specializing in marketing for the dry cleaning industry, was formed by Bobby Patel, Dave Troemel and Bryon Eser six years ago. Their first customer was Perfect Cleaners of Los Angeles...
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The Misunderstood Chemical
There have been many chemicals come and gone. Chlorine bleach (AKA Clorox) has stood the test of time. Yet it is probably the most mistrusted and slandered chemical of all.
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Realstar USA Names Steve Henley Western Sales Manager
Realstar USA has announced Steve Henley as Western Sales Manager.His territory starts at the Mississippi River and covers everything west of there.He has been with Realstar for over 12 years in
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How to Avoid Key Mistakes Made By Entrepreneurs
In life and in business we are all bound to make mistakes. This book, The 7 Biggest Financial Mistakes Made by Successful Entrepreneurs, immediately caught my attention.
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Five Easy Tips For Networking Success
“Networking is a socioeconomic business activity by which businesspeople and entrepreneurs meet to form business relationships and to recognize, create, or act upon business opportunities, share information and seek potential partners for ventures.”
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Clearent Acquires Compassmax, Plans To Combine It With SPOT Business Systems
Clearent Software Holdings, announced it has completed the purchase of Falmouth, Maine based Compassmax.
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I Need Your Help To Take On Google
I have come across an issue with Google that is affecting a portion of my beloved dry cleaning industry and I need your help!
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CCA Drycleaner of the Year Award goes to… Door To Door Cleaners
At the recent Fabricare Show in Long Beach, the California Cleaners Association awarded Sajid Veera with its prestigious Drycleaner of the Year Award.
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Core-Value Pledge for Business
The same principle can be applied in our business and it is referred to as a Core-Value Pledge. Many of us have a Mission Statement (also called Core-Value Statement) for our businesses. It is important to understand that a Core-Value Pledge is different.
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“Million Dollar Collar”
This patented placket insert, which most tailors can install in under five minutes, ends the sloppy, floppy look of open collars.
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Yes! There Are Young Pioneers Growing Out Of Our Industry
There are two young pioneers in the industry that I am highlighting today. Both of these individuals saw the need and forged ahead creating something new that they knew the dry cleaning industry needed.
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Pivot – Dry Cleaning And Laundry Software For Cleaners Built By Cleaners
It’s a comprehensive cloud based dry cleaning and laundry management software that provides point-of-sale, production, logistics, communication (internal and external) and billing solutions.
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One Hit Wonders Or Life Time Value?
A lot of dry cleaners believe that if they can get a customer in the door with an order, give them good service and quality cleaning...
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The Green Garmento Is Celebrating Its 10th Anniversary
Ex-entertainment industry couple Jennie Nigrosh & Rick Siegel sheepishly used the 2008 Fabricare Show to introduce themselves and The Green Garmento®
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Todd Hewitt
For the last seven years, Todd Hewitt has been the Director of Equipment Operations for University of Southern California Athletics (USC Athletics) in Los Angeles, California.
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SPOT Business Systems Helps Faye’s Laundry & Dry Cleaning Celebrate 50 Years In Business
To help celebrate Faye’s milestone, SPOT has provided branded materials, including commemorative “Faye’s 50th Anniversary” store signage and giveaways for customers at their three locations.
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Business Travel Tips Part 2
Tuchman Advisory Group (T.A.G.) is very fortunate to have as one of our members Ed Pizzarello of Revolution Cleaners in Denver, CO. Ed is an expert on travel.
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FabriClean Supply Bolsters Management Team
Experienced Personnel Rise to Senior Positions FabriClean Supply has announced several promotions to its Executive Management team.Trevor Hericks who has served in numerous operational and
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Lead Me On, Take My Hand
In today’s business climate, every drycleaning plant in existence will need bold leadership (from the owner down to the section manager or supervisor) to accommodate the best...
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Gulf States Rises From Flood Waters To Win Huebsch Top Honor
Less than a year ago, Pravin Parmar was perched in a National Guard boat navigating the streets he normally drove on his way to work. He was hoping Hurricane....
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When Worker Compensation Coverage Isn’t Enough
Sara worked for you for years. You considered her part of your company family, almost like a daughter. However, business is slow and you have to cut back...
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Continental Partners With AAdvantage Laundry Systems
Continental Girbau Inc. recently partnered with AAdvantage Laundry Systems, in Dallas, Texas to provide on-premise and industrial laundry equipment...
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How I Got Here : Steve Arnold
Steve Arnold, 58, is one of five partners at Classic Cleaners in Indianapolis, Indiana. He also serves as their general manager, a post he has held for 28 years.
