Well, it's summer and you know what that means – headliners will fall, leather will crack and upholstery will fade. And, invariably, customers will ask, " Why?" Auto upholsterers, of course, already know the answer to that question. It's the sun. Explaining that to customers, however, can prove quite difficult. Thankfully, The Financial Express does a great job of explaining … [Read more...] about How the Sun Can Ruin Car Upholstery
Better Business
Giving Constructive Advice to Employees
Entrepreneur magazine published a short piece titled "Five Steps for Giving Productive Feedback" that's definitely worth a read – especially if you run your own auto upholstery business or manage one's shop-floor activities. … [Read more...] about Giving Constructive Advice to Employees
The Hog Ring: Auto Upholstery Jobs
Times are tough and this economy ain't getting no better. That's why we've decided to add a jobs page to The Hog Ring - where aspiring auto trimmers, as well as seasoned pros, can go to learn about new opportunities in the field of auto upholstery. … [Read more...] about The Hog Ring: Auto Upholstery Jobs
The Value of Finding a Mentor
In an article titled "Learning Trim Basics from Experienced Craftspeople", Ace Eckleberry of ACE Custom Upholstery & Rod Shop encourages up and coming auto upholstery professionals to start off slow, stay humble and learn the ins and outs of the trade from an old-timer. In short, Ace recommends finding a mentor. … [Read more...] about The Value of Finding a Mentor
Raise Prices Without Angering Customers
Raising your auto upholstery shop's prices without angering customers can be a challenge. Dealerships, for example, may resist a $30 increase in the price of headliners - especially if they've been coming to you for years and are used to paying less. However, there are way to soften the blow. … [Read more...] about Raise Prices Without Angering Customers
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