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Card payment systems
Hi all,
Anyone have recommendations for card payment systems? At the moment, I only take cash or venmo, but would like to be able to accept credit/debit payments as well.
Corey Williams Noank Guitar Repair, Nikki Walters Nikki’s Guitar Shop and 2 others13 CommentsView more comments-
I use Square. Free app, you can tap pay from your smartphone. They take 3.75% at the point of sale. Working great for my shop in its small capacity.
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Hi Chad. I use a payment system through my GoDaddy website. I can take payments in person with any cards or Apple and Google pay. I collect card and electronic payments with my cell phone, and can even tap-to-pay on my phone! You can send secure pay links to your customers via email or text and then it’s automatically deposited into your bank…
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The Dreaded No-Show
Hi Folks,
This year, I’ve been reworking certain aspects of how my workshop runs, and I’ve come up against an unusual problem. I was curious to hear if others have had similar issues as well as what you decided to do about it. It’s really sort of a good problem to have, but a hurdle nonetheless!
Last year, I went back to operating the workshop…
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Hey Kev,
I feel your pain. I have a busy repair business in downtown Toronto and sometimes get more work coming in than I can handle in within a reasonable time frame. I’ve only been operating for 5 years and seem to have a good reputation. Plus I’m in a busy city with lots of musicians and wealth. Seems like a good problem to have of course,…
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Hey Kevin, Great post! My favorite topic! I’ve posted on my booking system so you can probably find that in a search but here is a summary, and I am happy to schedule a video or phone consult as well, to discuss and brainstorm. The system I developed for my shop has resulted in a drastic improvement in all aspects of the business and has helped…
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David Ross David Ross Musical Instruments started the discussion Determining Cost of Parts… in the forum General Business 5 months ago
Hey everyone,
Recently I’ve been struggling to determine how much to charge the customer in regards to parts for a repair. The best example of this I can give would be guitar strings. Occasionally I’ll buy strings on sale, other times when they’re not on sale, and since cost of strings often varies, I may buy strings at the start of the year,…
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Will Kapinos – Denton Guitar Repair started the discussion Business Insurance? in the forum General Business 5 months ago
What do I need to look for in getting proper insurance for my business? I’m a solo guitar tech working out of my house in Texas. Any insurance company recommendations? What kind of coverage do I need to be looking for?
Ben Miranda, Dave Johnson Scale Model Guitars and Darcy Clarke Doc's Guitar Shop -
Hello. I just graduated from my third Luthier school. I’m looking for guitar building or repair jobs. Any suggestions for places that are currently hiring? I have built 3 guitars from scratch so far in school and I have experience working at Santa Cruz Guitar Company building acoustics. Attached is my resume. Thanks.
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Age Dijkstra started the discussion Looking for Dan Armstrong plexiglass reissue brass saddles in the forum General Business 6 months ago
Looking for Dan Armstrong plexiglass reissue brass saddles
my customer bought this used with the original saddles replaced by nylon saddles and would like to restore to the original brass saddle inserts.
anybody got a set or an address where I can get them (made)?
thx
Age
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Bryan Parris Parris Guitars posted an update in the group
Business 6 months ago6 months ago (edited)
Speaking opportunity next week. Your Thoughts?
I’m invited to talk next weekend at Andy Wood’s guitar camp. I’ve got 30 minutes to talk to a bunch of insanely talented professional guitar players, plus around 100 people that paid $3000 to be there for the weekend.
If you had 30 minutes to talk to a group like that…drop fire…add value about…
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When to DIY when to PRO.
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Ian Davlin The Looth Group started the discussion Career Opportunity – Mike Lull’s (Bellevue WA 98005) in the forum Job Postings 6 months ago
Career Opportunity - Mike Lull’s (Bellevue WA 98005)
We’re Hiring: Experienced Luthier
Mike Lull’s Guitar Works is looking for an experienced Luthier to join our team. We’re seeking someone with strong hands-on experience in instrument repair and restoration who’s ready to work in a collaborative, high-quality shop environment. Our demand for our acoustic repair and restoration services as well…
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Paris Patt | Daymaker Music started the discussion Call for Luthiers and Small Makers in the forum General Business 7 months ago
Call for Luthiers and Small Makers
Call for Luthiers and Small Makers
Daymaker Music – Bainbridge Island, WA
Daymaker Music is opening this November in downtown Winslow in Bainbridge Island, and we’re inviting makers and luthiers who value craft, sustainability, and community to help us shape what customers see and hear when they walk in.
We’re looking for small makers,…
daymakermusic.com
Daymaker Music | Guitar Repair and Sales | Bainbridge Island, WA
Daymaker Music offers new and vintage instruments for sale, conservation-grade repair and restoration, accessories and gifts, and more!
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Rossella Bottone Bottone Guitars started the discussion Workshop Layout in the forum General Business 7 months ago
Hi everybody,
Can anyone share their workshop layout?
I have recently moved country and I need to transition from sharing a 300 sqm workshop to having my own, which will be significantly smaller.
I would find it very helpful if someone – especially luthiers operating in a small workshop – could share their workshop layout, even just by describing…
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