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    Why am i getting swirls? Newbie question

    I am using a flex rotary with edge 2000 wave foam. Also, megs 105 then menzerna power gloss, then menzerna final finish. I move the pad about 4 inches a second and i overlap. After all this, why am i getting swirls? The never use the same pad on the same job. I rinse the pad with water and...
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    Any suggestions for SEO?

    I've updated my site, put up pix, put a blog, tried to list my site as much as possible, and yet im still not coming up on google (im at the bottom of the list). Can you guys recommend me to a good SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZER SEO MANAGER. Im a new start up and i dont want to burn my the bank, so...
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    Things to watch out for and to avoid when starting a new business?

    Since most of you guys have been in business longer than i have, what are things that people should watch out for when you first start out?
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    gum remover

    what is the best gum remover out in the market today? I have to work on a 2003 honda civic with several spots of gum embedded into the carpet. thanks.
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    Need help with pricing on one of my packages

    I am a new business that will start in June. The lowest price that i could find for a full detail (2-step, shampoo, and engine) was 150 and the highest priced detail shop was doing it for 200. Since im just starting out, how should i price my packages? Go in between (maybe 165 to 170) or...
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    Menzerna that's a 1 stepper???

    Have you guys used any menzerna as a 1 stepper? I've heard a lot of reviews on megs but i want to use menzerna...
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    prices on websites???

    Should my prices be on my website??? or will putting prices deter customers???
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    I will be opening my doors for business on june 1st and i need some help on...

    I will be opening my doors for business in less than 3 weeks and im a bit lost on how to get customers. Im a new business, i dont have a following, i just moved to this area about 2 months ago, i dont know anyone here, but with all that said, i want to make this work and hopefully make some...
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    I need everyones opinion on my new referral service.

    I actually got this idea from a friend of mine that tint windows. It seems to work for him. I want to incorporate a referral system that for every 5 referrals by a customer, i will offer a service for free. For example, if someone came in for a quick wash and referred me 5 customers that...
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    Groupon

    If my cost of doing business per hour is 20 dollars an hour, what type of package for groupon is feasible? Maybe a quick mini detail for 80$? Doesn't groupon take half or something like that? What are your past experience with groupon?
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    Need help with business location.

    Can you guys help me decide on what location my business should be on? Building 1 - rent is 800 a month, close to main road (its on a off street, 2 buildings away from a taco bell), its close to wal-mart (in fact, i could see the back part of wal-mart from the back of the shop), 1 mile from...
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    want to start detailing full time...

    I've been detailing part time for years in the state of Connecticut and now i want to detail cars full time. Found a shop for a reasonable price (1100 a month plus uti, tax, etc) but now i've hit a ROADBLOCK. The state requires a waste water disposal system! I've been searching online and...
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