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Is Your Auto Upholstery Shop Insured?

August 5, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi

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If your auto upholstery business lacks adequate insurance coverage, you’re literally one fire or natural disaster away from total financial ruin. However, things don’t have to be that way. By researching insurance plans, securing adequate coverage and making sure your policy never lapses, you can protect your livelihood and customers’ cars at the same time. If you’re not … [Read more...] about Is Your Auto Upholstery Shop Insured?

Cashing in on Leather Seat Covers

July 20, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi

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A lot of auto upholstery shops sell and install leather seat covers manufactured by reputable companies like Alea Leather Specialist, Inc. However, most only cater to individual customers. To really cash in on the market, shops need to forge strong relationships with car dealerships. … [Read more...] about Cashing in on Leather Seat Covers

How to Turn Mistakes into Opportunities

June 10, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Even the most skilled auto upholstery professionals sometimes make mistakes —which, if not handled correctly, can damage their shops’ reputations and end up costing them future business. But with set guidelines for how to respond to such problems, shops can turn mistakes into opportunities to showcase their superb customer service. … [Read more...] about How to Turn Mistakes into Opportunities

10 Easy Hacks to Organize Your Garage

May 28, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Auto upholsterers are always looking for new, innovative and even cheap ways to upgrade their garages. After all, it is where we spend the majority of our days. … [Read more...] about 10 Easy Hacks to Organize Your Garage

Upgrade Your Upholstery Shop’s Image

May 12, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi

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We’ve examined how messy shops can cost you money. But what about sloppy attire and unprofessional language? In an industry where first impressions matter, they too could be a liability. … [Read more...] about Upgrade Your Upholstery Shop’s Image

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