Repair Shop Guides
In-depth resources written by repair industry veterans. Every guide is backed by 25 years of hands-on experience across three shops in Birmingham.
Financial Management & Profitability
Everything repair shop owners need to know about pricing, startup costs, accounting, KPIs, and maximising profit margins.
9 articlesRight to Repair & Industry Regulation
How right to repair laws, parts pairing bans, and sustainability trends affect independent repair shops in 2026.
7 articlesScaling & Multi-Location Growth
How to grow from a single repair shop to multiple locations — hiring, SOPs, mail-in services, and franchise decisions.
6 articlesLocal Marketing & Getting Customers
Proven marketing strategies for repair shops — local SEO, Google Ads, reviews, email, social media, referrals, and branding.
9 articlesTrade-In, Buyback & Refurbishment
How to launch trade-in programmes, refurbish phones for resale, and build new revenue streams beyond repairs.
4 articlesInsurance, Legal & Compliance
Essential legal and compliance guide for repair shops — insurance, warranties, GDPR, licensing, and handling customer disputes.
5 articlesShopify for Repair Shops
Complete guide to using Shopify for your repair business — selling services, POS integration, booking, pricing, and the best apps.
5 articlesInventory & Parts Management
How to manage repair shop inventory — sourcing parts, tracking stock, OEM vs aftermarket decisions, and supplier relationships.
4 articlesRepair Shop Software & AI
Requirements, comparisons and test methods for repair shop software, including CRM, automation, AI quoting and competitor alternatives.
16 articlesStarting a Repair Business
Everything you need to start a phone repair business — from writing your business plan to mastering customer communications and building loyalty.
7 articlesReady to put this knowledge into action?
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