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Webinars to Help You Reopen Your Shop

July 27, 2020 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Webinars to Help You Reopen Your Shop

To help auto businesses "reopen with confidence," SEMA Education is hosting a series of webinars that every shop owner should tune into. … [Read more...] about Webinars to Help You Reopen Your Shop

Does Your Shop Sign Follow the 45 mph Rule?

July 23, 2020 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Does Your Shop Follow the 45 mph Rule - The Shop

The most important and effective marketing tool that any small business can invest in is a good sign. Unfortunately, not every auto upholstery shop gets it right. … [Read more...] about Does Your Shop Sign Follow the 45 mph Rule?

Auto Shops Claim Up to $2 Billion in Coronavirus Loans

July 9, 2020 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Auto Shops Claim Up to 2 Billion in Coronavirus Loans

Auto upholstery, body and paint shops received between $1.25 billion and $2.06 billion in loans from the Payment Protection Program, according to data by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). … [Read more...] about Auto Shops Claim Up to $2 Billion in Coronavirus Loans

Deadline Extended for Forgivable Coronavirus Loans

July 7, 2020 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Great news! The deadline to apply for a forgivable loan through the government's "Paycheck Protection Program" has been extended. … [Read more...] about Deadline Extended for Forgivable Coronavirus Loans

How Shops Can Survive the Economic Downturn

July 2, 2020 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - How Shops Can Survive the Economic Downturn

The last time the auto industry took an economic hit this hard was the Great Recession of 2008. It was a painful time for a lot of auto upholstery shops, but most of us made it out okay. … [Read more...] about How Shops Can Survive the Economic Downturn

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