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Planning, Developing, and Executing a Successful Trade Show

Sep 1, 2008

An AmericanLaundryNews.com Exclusive CHICAGO — As a past member of the...

Year-Round Budget Work Lowers Stress

Eric Frederick | Aug 13, 2008

My fellow managers at the hospital and I got that deer-in-the-headlights...

Suds in Your Blood: True Experts Need to Come Forward During Recession

Aug 4, 2008

An AmericanLaundryNews.com Exclusive CHICAGO — “Suds in your blood” is...

Fear of Risk Can Hinder Managerial Effectiveness

Eric Frederick | Jul 11, 2008

One of the hardest things for a manager to do is manage risk — the kind...

10 Things You Should Know and Understand about the Laundry Industry

Jul 7, 2008

An AmericanLaundryNews.com Exclusive CHICAGO — 1. No matter how much...

Cruise Ship Laundry Excels Despite Rough Seas, Language Barrier

Eric Frederick | Jun 13, 2008

I’ve just completed my third seven-day cruise in the last three years,...

The ‘Elevator Speech’: Facilitating Communication with Senior Management

Jun 2, 2008

An AmericanLaundryNews.com Exclusive CHICAGO — OK, Mr. or Ms. Manager...

Mistakes Happen, But Go All Out to Make Things Right

Eric Frederick | May 9, 2008

I’ve always believed that it’s easier to keep a customer than to find a...

Facing Facts About the Future: Quality, Upcoming Managers Are Scarce

May 5, 2008

An AmericanLaundryNews.com Exclusive CHICAGO — For the last four...

Marketing of More Energy-Efficient Textiles Deserves Scrutiny

Eric Frederick | Apr 16, 2008

Energy prices are going up, and everyone is looking for a way to reduce...

Freedom to Manage: Play the Percentages

Apr 7, 2008

An AmericanLaundryNews.com Exclusive CHICAGO — It’s estimated that in...

Set Aside Time for Task of Updating Job Descriptions

Mar 19, 2008

One of my tasks that always seems to fall through the cracks is updating...

Step Out of Your Communication Comfort Zone

Mar 3, 2008

An AmericanLaundryNews.com Exclusive CHICAGO — No matter how you may...

Understanding Christmas Holiday Linen Volume

Eric Frederick | Feb 13, 2008

The Christmas holiday is a very special holiday to most employees, and...

What Are They Thinking?

Feb 4, 2008

An AmericanLaundryNews.com Exclusive CHICAGO — As many of you know, I...

Flatwork vs. Fold Dry: Why the Shift in Products?

Eric Frederick | Jan 11, 2008

I was working on a productivity improvement project and had the occasion...

Seek Out Mentors and Recognize Your Support Elements

Jan 3, 2008

An AmericanLaundryNews.com Exclusive CHICAGO — No matter your position...

Tyler Joins American Laundry News as Web-Exclusive Columnist

Bruce Beggs | Dec 20, 2007

CHICAGO — American Laundry News welcomes industry veteran Ken Tyler as a...

Which Term Best Communicates Your Message?

Eric Frederick | Nov 29, 2007

When my oldest son was just beginning to talk, he went through a phase...

Nonuniform Shelf Cart Styles Force One to Adapt

Eric Frederick | Nov 5, 2007

For years, various linen companies have irritated me by insisting on...