FASTSIGNS Franchise Opportunities
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Training

 

FASTSIGNS® gives you the knowledge and tools you need to help you succeed in the sign business, beginning with a comprehensive three-week training programme and additional on-site support in your own centre. New owner training is carried out in our world class, state-of-the-art training facility in Dallas, Texas, USA. Our training facility has the leading technology in both equipment and resources, and is staffed by trainers who are specialists in their field. Each training class has normally around 10 other centre owners. FASTSIGNS training resources include:

Business Planning
Our specialists work with you to develop your business plan, cash flow/operating budget and advertising strategies.

Operations Management
We provide proven systems for managing workflow, staffing, inventory control and other important centre activities.

Financial Management
We show you how to analyse, understand and improve your centre’s financial performance.

Personnel Management
Principles proven throughout the FASTSIGNS network will help you identify, train, motivate and reward / pay the best possible employees. Our Manpower Planning Guide takes the guesswork out of staffing your business as it grows.

Marketing
Through our advanced marketing programs and strategies, you will learn how to make effective use of proven sales and marketing tools.

Point-Of-Sale
Our powerful P.O.S. computer system simplifies the management of direct target marketing, receivables and other operational activities.

Sign Design / Production Techniques
You’ll learn the fundamentals of effective sign design and how various sign features translate into benefits for your customers. Including becoming familar with various sign materials, sign design software and other production methods.

Subcontracting
Although you will produce most of the signs you sell in your own centre, FASTSIGNS teaches you how to subcontract screen printing, engraving, built-up letters and other products and services to expand your client offerings and sales potential.

Ongoing Training
FASTSIGNS continues your education and development with regional workshops, an annual convention, on-line learning, field trainings and other training programmes. Topics include General Management, Full Colour Graphics, Customer Service, Sales Management and more.

The FASTSIGNS® Advantage

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