Furniture Training Co. discounts Web programs
By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, April 13, 2009
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — The Furniture Training Co., a program partner of the Western Home Furnishings Assn. and the National Home Furnishings Assn., has announced that it has lowered prices by as much as 70% for its online training courses.
In addition, WHFA and NHFA members will receive an extra 15% savings.
Company President Mark Lacy said the pricing move is in response to the weak economy and the need to train salespeople, which he said is especially vital in tough economic times.
“With this aggressive recession pricing, The Furniture Training Co. is determined to assure that independent home furnishings retailers of all sizes not only survive, but thrive during this substantial downturn in the global economy,” said Lacy.
FTC courses teach sales associates on such topics as furniture product knowledge, selling furniture and the basics of room design. Each course is available online and makes training simple for busy retailers and salespeople unable to leave the showroom, the company says.
“E-learning programs from The Furniture Training Co. have greatly increased our employee knowledge and skill levels,” said Jeff Moran, owner of Lapeer Furniture & Mattress Center in Lapeer, Mich. “As sales associates become better at their jobs, they sell more furniture, waste fewer customers visiting our store, and are more productive and efficient. Educated, well-trained sales associates are one of the main drivers we are using to continue profitability during low traffic periods.”
WHFA members can call (800) 422-3778 and NHFA members can call (800) 888-9590 for more information. The Furniture Training Co. is online at www.furnituretrainingcompany.com.
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