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Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Competition Wrap-Up

I have written about all of the major competitors that of which Dad has had. There are two things that strike me about the competition's effect on business. The first is that the competition either was a non-factor, or if it was a factor, Dad was able to find a new way to make money. Dad has done a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, March 27, 2017

Still Alive

I received the sad news on Monday from Dad. Harry James had passed away. I was not surprised. He has been in a nursing home for about two months now due to Parkinson's and Dementia. A few minutes later, however, I received a call from Dad that Harry is still alive. Here is the short version of what... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, March 25, 2017

Not a Business but a Competitor

A big time competitor of Dad's is not a business? What? you are probably thinking right at this instant. How can a big time competitor of your father's not be a business? The answer will make you go, Yeah, that makes sense. Driveway washers. Many people prefer to wash their vehicles at home. Cost... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Sign it in a Heartbeat

We are now starting to see a nice uptick in business thanks to last week's snow and salting. While we have not been swamped, business has been great this week. Let me put this way. If I could sign a contract to wash this many cars every day of the year, I would sign for that gaurantee. Brian... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, March 21, 2017

The Royal Farms Effect

When Dad officially purchased Location D's business and property in October 2007, he knew that at some point, there would be a Royal Farms coming in a stone throw's away. That did not deter him. D is a small rural town. He felt that Royal Farms would wait decades to open it if and when the town ever... Sign in to see full entry.

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