If you've ever considered supplementing your auto upholstery shop's service income with product sales, now is the time to start. According to the 2013 SEMA Annual Market Report, sales of automotive aftermarket products reached $31 billion dollars last year – a four percent increase over 2011. … [Read more...] about Is Your Shop Missing Out on Product Sales?
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Is Your Shop Ready for Obamacare?
American auto upholstery shop owners (and employees) confused by the "Affordable Care Act" – otherwise known as Obamacare – should check out the online resource SEMA has compiled for automotive professionals. This is especially important for shops that provide health benefits to employees. … [Read more...] about Is Your Shop Ready for Obamacare?
Reminder: SEMA Scholarship Deadline
If you'd like to be considered for the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, submit your applications ASAP – as the deadline to apply is this Friday, March 29. … [Read more...] about Reminder: SEMA Scholarship Deadline
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
SEMA to Award Nat Danas Scholarship
It has just been brought to our attention that one of the scholarships offered through the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund will be reserved specifically for students pursuing or advancing a career in the auto trim and restyling industry. … [Read more...] about SEMA to Award Nat Danas Scholarship
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