Are you set up for long-term success no matter the economic climate? Whether you’re actually calling the current economic position a “recession” (or, at least, a downturn) or not, many businesses across the board are coming out of the COVID era in a challenging space. How can businesses pull through when times are tough? What…

Learning the difference between them, and why offering both will best benefit your business. Over the three decades WashCard has been in business, we’ve learned a thing or two about consumer behavior – even more specifically, of those in the car wash industry. You can regularly find us researching the…

“How do I get more customers?” In the book of most frequently asked questions by small business owners, this is likely number one. While all businesses are different, we are happy to report on one marketing strategy that works pretty universally. Using this strategy, you can begin to expand your…

Welcome back to the WashCard blog series, The Latest on Consumer Loyalty! This is the last post of the two-part installment. To read part one, please visit this page. After the first post in our series, you should have a clearer understanding of just how a good loyalty program pays…

The retail landscape of today continues to recover from a post-pandemic world, but many of the changes we’ve seen in consumer behavior over the last several years will impact the way businesses function for the foreseeable future. Competition is the name of the game for many industries – including car…

This quick exercise will help kickstart your business account program. For many, the term “fleet” conjures mental images like rows of large ships, semis, or planes – but we’re here to challenge that mindset. In 2024, fleet refers to more than just the United States Navy! By definition, a fleet…

You may think that, in today’s day and age, advertising equals focusing solely on your digital footprint via social media and website efforts. While we whole-heartedly agree that those are important areas of emphasis, having attractive, informative signage at your business will nearly always win the immediate return-on-investment battle. According…

Peanut butter and jelly. Macaroni and cheese. Chips and salsa. Bacon and eggs. While many delightful combinations are food-related, some are business-related. WashCard Tap&App technology isn’t something you can eat (sorry), but many business owners find accepting payment via tap or app certainly is a delectable duo that’s hard to…

Fact: Fleet Vehicles Need Reoccurring Maintenance… Like Car Washes. Many fleet management personnel are acutely aware of the importance of routine fleet care. From reputation management to lowering operational costs, businesses know that keeping their fleet vehicles in tip top shape is a crucial aspect of their success. It’s been…

Why You Should Care About the New School Year: Increased Traffic While many motorists consider the summer months to be the best time to roadtrip, you’ll still find the average American spending an ample amount of time in the car come September mornings. Why? The school year has begun. When digging…