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Don’t Let Clients Give You Bad Checks

March 9, 2023 By Tech Help

The Hog Ring - Auto Upholstery - 6 Tips to Avoid Bounced Checks

While some auto upholstery shops have stopped accepting personal checks, many still do. These shops reason that it’s better to accept the risk of having checks bounce than turn customers away. … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Clients Give You Bad Checks

Attention Shops that Accept Credit Cards…

September 29, 2015 By Tech Help

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Credit Card Machines

If your auto upholstery shop accepts credit card payments, listen up. Starting Oct. 1, businesses that haven’t yet switched from old credit card terminals that process vulnerable magnetic strip cards to new credit card terminals that process more secure chip cards will be held liable for all fraudulent charges. … [Read more...] about Attention Shops that Accept Credit Cards…

5 Ways Trim Shops Get Paid on Time

November 27, 2011 By Tech Help

There’s nothing more frustrating than a customer who won’t pay a bill on time. It’s inconsiderate at best and financially stifling at worst. While there’s no sure way to avoid tardy customers, you can take steps to limit the problem. Below are five of the best ways auto trim shops can get paid on time. … [Read more...] about 5 Ways Trim Shops Get Paid on Time

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This Ferrari is Trimmed in Antelope and Buffalo Leather

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