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Why Your Trim Shop Needs a Budget

September 10, 2021 By Nadeem

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When it comes to budgets, how many shop owners are just winging it? Probably a lot more than are willing to admit it. … [Read more...] about Why Your Trim Shop Needs a Budget

Who Will Take Over Your Shop When You Retire?

August 1, 2021 By Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Who Will Take Over Your Shop When You Retire

Do you have a plan for how to sell or pass on your auto upholstery shop to a new owner? … [Read more...] about Who Will Take Over Your Shop When You Retire?

How to Cut Costs, Not Quality

February 26, 2021 By Nadeem

The Hog Ring - How to cut costs not quality

With the coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc on the U.S. economy, small businesses like ours are suffering. But that's no excuse to cut corners and lower quality. … [Read more...] about How to Cut Costs, Not Quality

It’s a Good Time to Reinvent Your Trim Shop

February 19, 2021 By Nadeem

The Hog Ring - A Good Time to Reinvent Your Trim Shop

Auto upholstery shops experiencing down time – either due to the coronavirus pandemic or the winter weather – can take advantage of the lull in business to reinvent themselves. … [Read more...] about It’s a Good Time to Reinvent Your Trim Shop

Your Trim Shop Can Still Grow in a Down Economy

February 3, 2021 By Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Your Trim Shop Can Grow in a Down Economy

The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on the U.S. economy, but that doesn't mean our trim shops can't still make money. … [Read more...] about Your Trim Shop Can Still Grow in a Down Economy

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