2026 VRCA Business Survey Report (May)

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WASH SPOT Laundromat & Dog Wash

Say hello to Ballarat’s BIGGEST and BEST laundromat!
We’re excited to welcome you to Wash Spot Laundry – your new go-to for quick, convenient, and powerful washing!
✅14 Washers & 18 Dryers – no more waiting, just clean clothes fast
✅ 2 x K9000 Dog Wash stations – bath time made easy for your furry mate
✅ Huge 27kg Horse Rug Washers – because big jobs need big machines
✅Easy access + loads of free parking
We’re open 24/7 – laundry on your time!
Whether it’s your family’s weekly load or your dog’s muddy coat, we’ve got the space, the power, and the convenience to get it done.

The VRCA has conducted their first 2026 Business Health Survey for regional and rural Victoria. Regional Victorian businesses are not in a “soft patch”. Many operators are now in survival mode. Our concerns are not just cost pressures; it is that businesses are working harder than ever while increasingly questioning whether the effort is sustainable. 44% of business owners say they are not drawing a living wage. 65% of business owners say they sometimes or never have work life balance. Business owners are exhausted not entitled.

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