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Re: NEW SHOP OWNER NEEDS ADVICE
Posted to Industry Issues Forum on 9/7/2025

A lot of good advice has been given. I've been a one-man shop for over 40 years here are some things I have learned.

Raise your rates. When I started, I was charging a lot less than other shops to get business. Unfortunately, I got mostly bottom feeders. Whe... Login to read more.