Do you charge customers a surcharge on transactions? This is a quick guide from the ACCC to what you can and can’t include when working out your surcharge.
The design is similar to the new five dollar note revealed last September. It features a revamped design, a translucent strip down the middle, and enhanced security features to reduce risk of counterfeiting.
This month we are going to talk about the importance of checking high pressure hoses and hydraulic lines for wear. By inspecting these hoses and finding potential problems that can be fixed, we further reduce the possibility of downtime at the car wash.
Small business owners risk being fined thousands of dollars if they are caught slapping excessive surcharges on credit card and debit card payments from September.
Cash use is in decline while tap-and-go payments are increasingly becoming the chosen payment method for customers, a survey from the Reserve Bank has revealed
Operators must ask themselves whether they are truly comparing the merits of chemicals and the equipment value independently enough to make the wisest and most informed decision.
As the owner or designated operator of a small business, pushing your operation to be the best is one of your most important duties. To help car wash business owners read this list of 49 marketing tricks to boost business
Credit card paywave in car wash bays are becoming an increasing trend. The numbers are in: 53% of payments made in Australia are now done with cards or mobile payment apps
It seems like second nature; when your car gets dirty, you drive it to your local car wash. However, how much do you know about the history behind the car wash and how we got to the system that is in place today?
In many ways, the face of this industry is changing. For decades, the popular wash formats of full-service, in-bay automatic (IBA) and self-serve dominated the competitive carwash industry.
To prevent any warranty issues when returning circuit boards the correct packaging must be used avoid any damage
To comply with OH&S regulations and to safeguard all employees and customers from potential health/physical hazards, proper training and protection are essential to reduce accidents and injuries associated with these hazards.
A new style of banknote coming through the tills, with the Reserve Bank of Australia unveiling the new design for the $10 note
By being aware of trends as well as knowing what your peers — other carwash owners and operators — are doing to be successful, it can help your business thrive in an industry where competition continues to challenge your ability to maintain customers.
The ICA Car Wash Show 2017, was the biggest show in 10 years. Nearly 400 exhibitors & over 8100 attendees made this year something to remember. Attendees were sure to take something back to their business. Read about the Prowash experience
Here are some tips to keep your note acceptors in good working order
Recently there has been some attention in the media regarding cybersecurity and in particular with reference to PDQ LaserWash systems.
With credit cards and pay pass payments becoming increasingly prevalent, there has been a move to ban excessive card transactions surcharges in September 2017.
Get some great tips and advice on the how's of car washing and an increased chemical understanding on the science of wash chemicals