Start Your Own Car Wash and More (Start Your Own; Startup)

By Richard Mintzer and Rich Mintzer

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1599181010
• ISBN13: 9781599181011
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Entrepreneur Press
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Good guide for the someone new to the industry

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.