NFIC, NATURAL FIBER INSTALLERS CERTIFICATION • WWW.NFICNET.COM • CONNCT WITH US ON:

ISSUE 1 JUNE 2016 VOLUME 3 Continuous Training Pays Dividends ..... 2

About NFIC ........ 4

Events & Training Opportunities ...... 5 NFIC focus AN EDU C AT IO N AL R ESO UR C E FO R T H E

N AT UR AL F I BER I ND U ST R Y.

SERVING THE USA AND CANADA

LEARN MORE AT WWW.NFICNET.COM

Growing Demand For Job Specific Certification

NFIC finished a Training in San Leandro, California with

Finishing Trades Institute. Attendees went through the

“Train the Trainer” program as well as completed an

“Inspectors Course”.

The training was a great success with a clear

understanding of the products. This training included very

knowledgeable men from the Western U.S. including:

Rob West, James Staats and Peter Staats from Colorado; John Lawson from Oregon; David Stone and

Paul Apostle from Hawaii; David Romero, Val Chestohin, Robert Ringor, Dave Marshall and Joseph

Binion from California; and Henry Hidalgo from Nevada.

This training was the start to a long and prosperous relationship of

FTI and NFIC. The newly trained Instructors will be conducting many

more trainings in their areas, in the weeks and months to come.

View FTI / NFIC Certified Instructors and Inspectors at

http://nficnet.com/fti-certified/.

To find a certified installer in the United States, visit:

http://nficnet.com/cerified-installers-in-the-us/ and to find a certified

installer in Canada, visit: http://nficnet.com/certified-installers-in-

canada/.

Make an investment in your business - Join Today by clicking here! More photos from this training can found on page 3.

NFIC, NATURAL FIBER INSTALLERS CERTIFICATION • WWW.NFICNET.COM • CONNCT WITH US ON:

For Your Information WHY Continuous Training Pays Dividends

After reading the article, “Continuous Training Pays Dividends” by Michael Vickers in the September/

October 2015 edition of Premier Flooring Retailer, I was compelled to list some of the interesting things

that I agreed with and fit well with our industry.

When companies are asked: “What is your company’s most important asset?” The standard answer is

“Our people”, but then when asked, “How much they spend investing in their people on an annual

basis?”….. that’s when things get quiet.

The truth is many companies put a high propriety on their marketing, operations, facilities, etc.

If we all agree that training is important, why do so many hesitate to invest in their people. An effective

training program requires time and money, but many companies don’t see these expenses as tangible

benefits.

Studies repeatedly show that employee development is one of the top reasons employees leave one

job for another. If you plan to attract Millennials into your organization, then training is a must. (Don’t

assume they know all they claim to.)

Given how challenging it is in the marketplace to find qualified employees, why not try to keep the ones

you have, and invest in them, You invest in new equipment, store improvements, advertising, and so

on. What about your most important asset ? Your people!

The Store owner asked the manager, “What happens if we

invest in the training of our people, and they leave the

company?”

NFIC, NATURAL FIBER INSTALLERS CERTIFICATION • WWW.NFICNET.COM • CONNCT WITH US ON:

More photos from the NFIC Training in

San Leandro, California

WHY Continuous Training Pays Dividends Cont. The article quoted countless studies that indicate employee

training can improve productivity by as much as 200% or more. It

also gives the employees a sense of value from their employers. If

you have 10 people and improve their productivity by just 10% -

you just got a free employee. This sounds like a great return on

your investment!

The Sales Training that NFIC offers, helps the sales force

understand that they have to sell themselves before they can sell

any product. If the customer believes whatever sales person is

talking about they will buy whatever the sales person will sell

them. This is why education is so important for the sales person.

We give them the needed information on Woven & Tufted Wools,

so they are more comfortable selling these products. We help

them to be the professional for their client. We give them the do’s

and don’t for these products as well as information for a better

result on installation.

The Installation Training that NFIC offers helps the installer better

understand Woven & Tufted Wools, so that they can provide a

quality installation. It offers training on “Hand Sewing” that isn’t

taught much in the industry any longer. The installer walks away

from the training with the confidence of a satisfied customer when

his job is done.

In person training is still the most effective training. It allows you to

get deeper into the material, and can have questions answered

directly.

Again, whether its your employees or installers, show them how

valuable they are to you by your investment in them.

Read Michael Vicker’s article, “Continuous Training Pays

Dividends” at http://sept-oct2015.pfrmagazine.com/

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Visit Us at The International Surfaces Event 2017—NFIC will be conducting a sales training for those attending, please stop by our booth #7178.

NFIC, NATURAL FIBER INSTALLERS CERTIFICATION • WWW.NFICNET.COM • CONNCT WITH US ON:

NFIC provides Installation Training courses on ……

Woven & Tufted Wools

The course consists of 3 days of training for skilled installers.

Our instructors have over 35 years of experience each.

Day 1 of the course is a review of the study guide followed by a written test. Day 2 “hands on training” consisting of pattern matching, double stick installation, preparation for Wilton seams, and much, much more… Day 3 testing for “hands on training” along with demonstrations of the Kool Glide Iron, and the Seamer Down Now. These tools, we feel will enhance any carpet installation.

Inspector Courses

We do a yearly Inspectors course which includes a tour of a Woven mill to give the Inspector a first hand look at the product while being manufactured. The Inspectors course consists of a 3 day course of all aspects of the industry, manufacturing, installation, and appearance retention, for Woven and Tufted Wools.

Sales Training

NFIC coming to your area….. Increase your sales with a One Day Sales Seminar at your location. `

NFIC has a comprehensive program that helps your sales personnel gain the confidence and understanding of selling woven and tufted wools.

The Sales seminar is a 4 – 5 hour seminar, with seaming demonstration, as well as question and answer time.

We encourage all questions.

Our goal is to instill confidence, the knowledge and understanding of these products.

Keep that Competitive Edge. Know your Products.

Knowledge is POWER!

• Associate Memberships (which includes technical support)

• Installation Training & Certification • Consulting

Inspection Training & Certification

Sales Seminars • Job Start Ups • Job Saves

NFIC, NATURAL FIBER INSTALLERS CERTIFICATION • WWW.NFICNET.COM • CONNCT WITH US ON:

Installation Clinics and

Schools

Boston, MA August 2016

Kentucky September 2016

Las Vegas/Surfaces January 2017

One Day Seminar/Training for Sales People

Understanding Natural Fiber Carpets Product Knowledge – Sales – Installation Information Training on Woven/Tufted Wools ( Axminster, Wilton & Velvet )

General Knowledge Knowing your product How these products are different from regular carpet Do’s & don’ts on where to install the product Measuring & seam placement Kool Glide Iron & it’s importance on the product Understanding the right pad, for the right job Q & A Time – be prepared with written questions of your own

One day seminar for sales people, designers, decorators and installers – up to 30 people per session 9:00 – 1:00 Q & A to follow. Study/reference guide for each attendee to keep.

Find out more and to set up a one day seminar, contact nfic2006@yahoo.com or call 770 720-4537.

Call to find out about scholarship funding 770-720-4537

Training and Testing for Woven & Tufted Wools — All Classes will include Kool Glide Training as well.

Hands on Test

Hands on Training & Testing will include:

Kool Glide Iron – Training & Certification / Hand sewing on

Wilton carpets / Seaming / Stretch in of pattern carpet /

Stairs / Double- glue installation / Preparation