In previous articles, we discussed how car clubs and shows can expand your auto upholstery business. But there's another type of show that can also benefit your shop – trade shows. … [Read more...] about Making the Most of Upholstery Trade Shows
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The PRO Business Development Guidebook
The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO), a SEMA Council that promotes the interests of the restyling industry – including auto upholstery shops, has recently published a guidebook aimed at helping pros like us grow our businesses. … [Read more...] about The PRO Business Development Guidebook
Does Your Upholstery Shop Measure Up?
Hotrod & Restoration Magazine has published its annual report on the automotive restoration industry – including statistics on hourly rates, revenue and busy seasons for auto upholstery shops. Take a look at the data that they’ve compiled and let us know how your business measures up. … [Read more...] about Does Your Upholstery Shop Measure Up?
Is Your Shop’s Online Listing Accurate?
A new survey finds that nearly half (49 percent) of all small businesses have never updated their online listings. If your auto upholstery shop is one of them, you may be leaving money on the table. … [Read more...] about Is Your Shop’s Online Listing Accurate?
Is Bad Service Costing You Business?
Auto upholstery shops that only compete on the quality of their work and prices of their service may be inadvertently costing themselves business. A recent article published in Restyling Magazine suggests that most patrons who choose to take their vehicles elsewhere do so because of poor customer service. … [Read more...] about Is Bad Service Costing You Business?
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