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  • Purchasing A Vintage Laundromat? How Can You Tell Whether Upgrades Are Worth It?

    If you've recently purchased or inherited a small laundromat that hasn't been updated for decades, you may be wondering how you'll be able to afford the upgrades you need while also paying to repair and maintain aging appliances. Fortunately, advances in energy-efficient laundry technology can mean that upgrading your washers, dryers, and other fixtures will save you enough in utilities to quickly offset the initial investment. Read on to learn more about some of the money-saving laundromat upgrades that can help pay for themselves, as well as those you may be able to bypass until you have a few years of profit behind you.
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  • How To Remove Rust Stains From Marble Grave Markers And Monuments

    Marble is a beautiful, dignified material to use for grave markers and monuments, but it is susceptible to staining over time. Everything from dirt to mold and mildew can cause significant discoloration and lessen the marble's natural beauty. One of the worst offenders when it comes to staining marble is rust; these stains can be stubborn and hard to remove. However, the good news is with the proper materials and a lot of patience, rust stains can usually be removed from marble grave markers.
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  • 5 Ways To Make Your Customers Love You

    Customers are the backbone of any business. Without them, your business will fail, but a successful business requires more than just getting new customers. It also requires keeping the ones you already have. If you want customer loyalty, you'll need to make sure you're running your business the right way. Here are five ways you can make your customers love you so they'll stay loyal for longer. 1. Train your employees adequately
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  • Understanding The Benefits Of Managed Print Services For Your Small Business

    As a business owner, getting control of your company's printing budget can be a challenge. With so many components, from the hardware to the toner, ink and paper, it's tough to determine exactly how much you've spent. Without a solid idea of your actual print costs, how are you supposed to save? One of the best ways to get control of your printing costs is by working with a managed print service to manage your printing needs and equipment.
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  • Reasons Your Small Business Should Rent A Storage Unit

    Self storage has become just as American as apple pie and white picket fences. They are the perfect place to put all the things that you need to hang on to, but don't need access to very often. Because the space is cheaper than square footage in your commercial space, it is a good option for businesses as well. Here are a few things you might consider moving off site to a storage unit.
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  • 4 Lifehacks For Keeping Your Fridge Clean So It Won't Overwork Itself & Burn Out

    Not cleaning out the refrigerator can actually break it. If it's packed too full of old food, air won't circulate and your fridge will have to work overtime. The motor and condenser could burn out because you're not keeping it properly cleaned. If you are having trouble keeping your refrigerator clean, you need to know some of these life hacks for keeping it clean and organized. Stacking bottles Beer and soda bottles take up a lot of space in the fridge.
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  • Spring Cleaning: What To Store And What To Keep – That Is The Question Answered Here

    There is no doubt that the act of spring cleaning results in a variety of benefits to take advantage of including more patience and peace of mind, a calmer outlook, and the opportunity to make some money or save on taxes when all is said and done. But the process of spring cleaning can be pretty overwhelming, especially if you haven't completed the task in quite a while. In fact, you may be wondering what to store, what to sell, what to throw out, and what to keep in order to create a balance between organization and material comforts.
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  • The Worst Things You Can Hear From A Plumbing Inspector (And How To Fix Them)

    Whether you're making a new home purchase or remodeling a home you've owned for a while, if it was built before 1980 chances are pretty good you're dreading the inspection a little bit. Prior to this time it was common for materials that present problems to be used in construction. When the plumbing inspector makes an appearance the inspection can go one of two ways. Either the home has been updated and everything is awesome or it has some plumbing problems.
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  • Eviction Questions: What To Do When Your Tenant Abandons The Property

    Figuring out how to handle an eviction is one of the hardest things that any landlord has to deal with, and if you rent out property for long enough, you'll eventually have to deal with it. There is a lot of advice out there for landlords who are dealing with tenants who just won't leave. But what do you do when the tenant packs up and abandons the property without a word?
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  • Crazy Security Gadgets You Might Want To Consider For Your Home

    Installing a home security system is a very common way to keep unwanted intruders out of your home and to signal the proper authorities if anything goes wrong. If you'd like to take your own home security a step or two further, consider these unusual devices and ideas. Some of them are a little bit over the top, but you can't be too careful when it comes to security.  
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