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The Importance of Pre-Build Contracts

August 11, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

Hotrod & Restoration Magazine recently published a great article about the importance of signing pre-build contracts – which stipulate the details, time frame and price of a job before any work takes place To illustrate the benefits, the author asked shops across the U.S. what their experiences using these contracts have been like. While the piece focuses mainly on … [Read more...] about The Importance of Pre-Build Contracts

Auto Upholstery Shops Making a Difference

August 7, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

I’ve always believed that independent auto upholstery shops – like all businesses – should give back to the communities in which they operate. Doing so can strengthen a shop's reputation and attract more customers. But, more importantly, it helps strengthen the social fabric in which we live. I’d like to acknowledge two shops that recently donated a little bit of time, … [Read more...] about Auto Upholstery Shops Making a Difference

Read The Hog Ring in DLT News

August 6, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Read our article "5 Things to Give Customers For Free" in this month's edition of DLT News. You didn’t open an auto trim shop to give your services away for free, but there are five things that you can offer your customers – free of charge – that would improve your customer service and encourage them to keep coming back. … [Read more...] about Read The Hog Ring in DLT News

Trim Shops Must Reach New Customers

July 11, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

Regardless of whether you’re new to auto upholstery or a seasoned pro, if you’re looking to expand your customer base, check out Hotrod & Restoration Magazine’s latest article “Interior Insights: Creating a Plan to Find New Customers”. … [Read more...] about Trim Shops Must Reach New Customers

Is Your Shop on Preferred Installers Lists?

July 5, 2012 By Naseem Muaddi

With so much information about car interiors available online, many customers are turning to the Internet to research products and services before contacting our shops for quotes. A great way to take advantage of this trend is to add your auto upholstery shop to an industry manufacturer’s "preferred installers" list. … [Read more...] about Is Your Shop on Preferred Installers Lists?

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