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****Need advice - pardon my awful post title!

I am redoing a loft bed in a monster truck theme for a seven year-old boy. It was white so I sanded it, primed it and painted it black. It’s solid pine and came out really great.
My problem is I can’t seem to figure out what to put on it to keep it from chipping or scratching in the future. I need it to be something that will withstand a seven-year-old boy!

I know polyurethane can turn things yellow but since it’s black, I’m assuming that wouldn’t be a concern?

I have even considered putting epoxy flooring spray on it. Any suggestions? Just from being moved around as I work on it in the garage it’s scratching.

Fairly new to this so any advice is appreciated!

So I have a customer who has four very large dogs and is a giant PITA. Books, then cancels, forgets to pay, complains about cost, etc, etc.

She was one of my first clients and I really hate to turn anybody away that has stayed with me.

However-

She just posted on social media that she’s starting her own Pet Sitting service.

Do I keep this woman as a client now that she’s a direct competitor?

My initial reaction is “Hell No!!” But, before I overreact, I’d love some feedback from my peers.

Need some opinions here.

Some nice opinions… Lol

I currently use Precise Petcare and I love it. What I don’t love is using Stripe for my payment processor. I was using Zelle but it became too much to record the payments every time and if I forgot one it was a mess.

My question is this: does anyone use anything other processor that is listed as an option Precise Petcare that has instant payout? Or even one that isn’t listed but can integrate? I don’t “qualify” for instant pay out on Stripe and I’ve got $2000 sitting in there and the mortgage is due. I need my money!

Any input greatly appreciated.

Happy Monday!