Wednesday, March 31, 2010

SHOW SPECIAL FROM CATANIA SILKS

SHOW SPECIAL FROM CATANIA SILKS:
FREE UPS Ground shipping on all orders placed at the our Booth #1225 v
isit there website for more information at www.cataniasilk.com

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Breaking News WFCP and Graber have teamed up to offer Installation for Soft Treatments Certification

What’s WFCP Installation Certification all about?

The installation can make or break you. Soft treatment installation isn’t just drilling a hole and anchoring a bracket. Planning, technique and most of all dressing the treatment is crucial to your window fashion business’ success. Take your business to the next level by becoming a Graber certified soft installer. You will learn the ins and outs of soft window fashion installation gaining valuable expertise in this niche. The Graber/ WFCP certification program follows the best professional business practices in the industry. The small class size and hands-on approach makes it effortless for you to learn how to install soft treatments.


Access our Master Installer, Beth Hodge’s 14 years of experience to learn gold standard installation techniques to set you apart from your competition. After two days of training, you'll be able to market yourself as a WFCP Certified Professional Soft Installer. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Seats are limited.

Program Requirements:
NO PREREQUISITES -This is a basic certification course that will allow attendees to properly install soft window fashions. We’ll be offering additional advanced courses later in 2010 in an installation track that follows the WFCP member levels- Associate, Specialist, Master both on the web and on- site. Potential topics include: motorization for soft treatments, soft shadings, advanced trouble shooting and soft window fashion installation for Specialty Windows. The Graber Installation Certification includes:

1-1/2 hour pre show webinar

1 full day of hands on learning in a workshop format

PLUS a 1 hour small group technique breakout session.

Pre registration is mandatory. You’ll receive a materials list and detailed information when you register.


Certification Curriculum:
The Graber Basic Soft Installer Certification program uses a mix of computer training modules and hands-on sessions mixing technical and business curriculum. We’ll addresses aspects of installation basics including measuring techniques, order preparation, installation set-up, hardware, and customer service tips. Topics include: hands on measurements of more complicated projects, motorization, specialty window treatments, and business development.


1-1/2 hour Pre Show webinar:

One full day HANDS ON session on Wednesday May 12, 2010 9:30 am to 5:00 pm

9:30-12:30 Morning session

Break for Lunch-

1:30- 5:00 afternoon session

2- 1 hour Break out sessions on Thursday and Friday limited to 5 people each with intensive hands on:

Installing board mounted Treatments

Installing rod Treatments

Dressing and steaming

Installation technique and trouble shooting.