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SIGNWAVE® gives you the knowledge and tools you need to help you succeed in the sign business, beginning with a comprehensive three-week training program and additional on-site support in your own store. SIGNWAVE 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 store activities.

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

Personnel Management
Principles proven throughout the SIGNWAVE/FASTSIGNS network will help you identify, train, motivate and compensate 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
You’ll learn the fundamentals of effective sign design and how various sign features translate into benefits for your customers.

Production Techniques
You’ll learn about various sign materials, sign design software and other production methods.

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

Ongoing Training
SIGNWAVE continues your education with regional workshops, conventions, on-line learning, field trainings and other training programs. Topics include General Management, Full Colour Graphics, Customer Service, Sales Management and more.