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Howard Scott

Industry Writer and Drycleaning Consultant

Howard Scott is a former business owner, longtime industry writer and drycleaning consultant. He welcomes questions and comments and can be reached by writing Howard Scott, Dancing Hill, Pembroke, MA 02359; by calling 781-293-9027; or via e-mail at [email protected].

Happy Cash-Out! (Conclusion)

PEMBROKE, Mass. — Every so often, I get a call that goes something like...

Happy Cash-Out! (Part 1)

PEMBROKE, Mass. — Every so often, I get a call that goes something like...

Let Your Alterations Flourish (Conclusion)

PEMBROKE, Mass. — Observe the alterations expert at work.Watch a pair of...

Let Your Alterations Flourish (Part 1)

PEMBROKE, Mass. — Observe the alterations expert at work.Watch a pair of...

CityFace (Conclusion)

PEMBROKE, Mass. — Urban dry cleaners have much more competition than most...

CityFace (Part 1)

PEMBROKE, Mass. — Urban dry cleaners have much more competition than most...

Wear the Dream (Conclusion)

PEMBROKE, Mass. — Every dry cleaner should have a slogan to go alongside...

Wear the Dream (Part 1)

PEMBROKE, Mass. — Every dry cleaner should have a slogan to go alongside...

Money-Whisperer (Conclusion)

PEMBROKE, Mass. — Often, in the rush of business, your accountant gives...

Money-Whisperer (Part 1)

PEMBROKE, Mass. — Often, in the rush of business, your accountant gives...

Walk Like a Star (Conclusion)

PEMBROKE, Mass. — They say much is accomplished with a forceful...

Walk Like a Star (Part 1)

PEMBROKE, Mass. — They say much is accomplished with a forceful...

Rolling with the Stones (Conclusion)

PEMBROKE, Mass. — Richard Stone began in the industry as a delivery person...

Rolling with the Stones (Part 1)

PEMBROKE, Mass. — Richard Stone began in the industry as a delivery person...

Daunting Gizmodics (Conclusion)

PEMBROKE, Mass. — Taking over a sizable, going concern is daunting. You...

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Security begins with the garment care location. Alex Yearout, owner of Complete Cleaners, discusses leadership, the power of a smile, having lighting to reassure clients and staff, and using video to solve "the mysteries of missing pieces." Security, he adds, is about providing a safe workplace.

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