While 2022 was a better time for most than the preceding couple of years, there were still plenty of challenges, and that "new normal" dry cleaners had been looking for was slow to appear. We at American Drycleaner are ready to turn the page and get this new year started with our readers. Our first feature of the year is, appropriately, "Looking Ahead to 2023." We asked industry professionals and economic experts what they believe the coming year will look like for small businesses in general and dry cleaners in particular. While there are still challenges on the horizon, there are reasons for optimism. Our second feature - "Is Your Drycleaning Business the Correct Size?" - asks the questions owners need to answer to ensure they're making the most of their opportunities without wasting resources in areas where they could be better put to use. Do your assets need to be refocused? We examine the choices that could make all the difference. We round out this issue with "The Best Culture Wins." This feature covers an educational session at the 2022 Clean Show given by Sean Abbas, president of Threads, Inc., a software company he co-founded to help organizations review employees on culture. While there's no end of advice from those who will charge to create a positive culture in your business, Abbas offers pointers on the hard work necessary to actually make it work.
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