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Article: What lies ahead? A glimpse into the future: the 'green' movement is just one of several future challenges.(Cover story)

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July 1, 2008
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Let's face it, everyone likes to dabble in predictions every now and then. It's only natural and comes with gaining knowledge in a certain field. The thing to remember is not to get carried away with your prognostications. It's this attitude that has resulted in all those large and ornate Las Vegas hotels.

However, looking ahead a bit can be healthy for a small-business operator You may be able to fine-tune your laundry and stay ahead of that competitor down the street--or the competitor who plans to enter your marketplace in the near future.

With this in mind, American Coin-Op has dusted off its crystal ball. We're don't claim to have the skill to ...

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