With the new year comes the opportunity for a fresh start. For auto upholstery shop owners, that means recommitting one's self to being a successful entrepreneur, evaluating what you're doing right and wrong, and making smart changes where necessary. … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Start Your Shop’s New Year Right
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The Shop Features Bux Customs Interview
Check out our interview with Chris McClintock of Bux Customs in the January 2017 issue of The Shop magazine. … [Read more...] about The Shop Features Bux Customs Interview
Illustrations Help Trimmers Do Better Work
Illustrations are playing an increasingly important role in the work of auto upholstery shops, especially those that specialize in custom interiors. Though not all shops use illustrations, those that do find them to be extremely helpful in understanding what their clients want, how feasible their requests are, and what the projects will entail. … [Read more...] about Illustrations Help Trimmers Do Better Work
Shop Profile: TM Custom Auto Trim & Glass
It's always fun to read about other auto upholstery shops, especially those that have been around for decades, as their stories provide valuable lessons on how to run a successful and lasting business. Case in point: Check out the September 2016 issue of The Shop magazine for a profile of TM Custom Auto Trim & Glass Ltd., which was founded nearly 60 years ago in Ontario, … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: TM Custom Auto Trim & Glass
The Shop Features McPherson Interview
Check out the August 2016 issue of The Shop magazine to read our exclusive interview with Michael Dudley, a former auto upholstery shop owner-turned-assistant professor at McPherson College, the first U.S. school to offer a bachelor's degree in automotive restoration. … [Read more...] about The Shop Features McPherson Interview
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