The Car Wash Life

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Tuesday, December 27, 2016

The Staple

Credit/debit card readers have long been a staple at gas stations across the country. At both Locations A and D, credit/debit card transactions were seventy percent of the transactions compared to thirty percent cash. The love of credit/debit cards has been no different in the gasoline industry. Do... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, December 26, 2016

Christmas Weekend

Christmas Eve was a slow day at the car washes. We received rain in the morning, and the rest of the day was cloudy and damp. It was a good day to catch up on office work. I had a nice Christmas Day off from work. I had a great time with the parents and sister. My favorite gift was Avril Lavigne's... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, December 24, 2016

7 Days a Week: Not for Me

Unlike Dad, I would not want to work seven days a week. Obviously, there are a lot of hypothetical scenarios. However, there is not one in which I would be wanting to work seven days a week. I need time away from the businesses. If I was going to the businesses every day, month in and month out, I... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

New Competitor

On Monday, Royal Farms opened a mega convenience store near Location D. How close? The best way to describe is the distance is that of being a stone's throw away. Soon, I will be talking about the impact. I want to gauge how it is over a few weeks. Anyway, I do not believe the new Royal Farms will... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Seven Days a Week

Dad works seven days a week. Over the years, the amount of hours have evolved. Currently, he works about eight hours a day. How does Dad do it? First off, he loves what he does. When one loves one's job, one is not going to see it as work. For Dad, owning and running the businesses is getting paid... Sign in to see full entry.

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