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Foundation Stabilization Companies Attend Accounting Training in Omaha, NE
Over 25 owners and accounting personnel from across the Foundation Supportworks (FSI) dealer network attended Accounting Training in Omaha, NE on March 19th and 20th. During the two day event, several discussions focused on how to critically read the financial statement and how to decipher areas of a business that are doing well but also areas that may be problematic and need attention. There are many inputs needed to generate the financial statement and these inputs were also covered, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, managing inventory, and payroll.
Banking success is important to any business and knowing what a bank requires is key to a business’s success. FSI brought in a banking expert to discuss the importance of understanding what a local bank expects from a company. Topics discussed included revolving lines of credit, asset and lending values, as well as hot-button banking issues.
The training concluded with a panel discussion where the attendees had the opportunity to “ask the experts” questions related to the accounting side of their business.
Foundation Supportworks Annual Convention is Attended by Over 1000 Foundation Contractors
Over 1,000 foundation repair contractors from throughout North America attended the Foundation Supportworks® (FSI) annual dealer convention during the week of August 19th. The Foundation Supportworks annual convention is an outstanding opportunity for FSI dealers to network with other foundation repair contractors from across the country, celebrate their achievements, receive ongoing training, and renew their energy and excitement about their business.
In addition to rolling out many new products, marketing tools, sales tools, and production tools, the 3-day event included more than 80 unique training sessions to provide continuing education opportunities and enhance the knowledge and abilities of each Foundation Supportworks dealer. Dealers were also treated to two outstanding speakers during the course of the event. Andrew Davis kicked off the convention with an entertaining speech about his book, “Brandscaping,” which discusses his common sense approach to leveraging partnerships. Aron Ralston was the keynote speaker at the awards dinner and reception. Aron survived a canyoneering accident in Utah in 2003 after being trapped under a bolder for over 5 days. Aron’s amazing story of survival reminded the audience of their own individual resolve to overcome “boulders” in their lives.
Foundation Stabilization Companies Participate in Accounting Training
Over 20 owners and accounting personnel from across the Foundation Supportworks dealer network attended Accounting Training in Omaha, NE on July 11th and 12th. The attendees discussed the importance of critically reading a financial statement in order to make effective business decisions while also determining the potential problem areas within a business. Other topics covered during the event included accounts payable, accounts receivable, managing inventory, and payroll. The training also included a presentation from a banking expert who discussed the importance of understanding what your local bank expects from your company. His discussions focused on revolving lines of credit, asset and lending values, as well as hot-button banking issues. The training concluded with a panel discussion where the attendees had the opportunity to “ask the experts” questions related to the accounting side of their business.
Foundation Repair Contractors Participate in Sales Management Training
Over 25 sales managers and business owners from throughout the Foundation Supportworks dealer network attended sales management training on June 13th and 14th in Omaha, Nebraska. The event focused on the unique and difficult challenges the sales manager position faces within a foundation repair company. The two-day meeting allowed the attendees to share experiences and best practices related to leading effective sales teams and maintaining a positive sales culture. The managers helped set the agenda by determining which issues were most common in their day-to-day activities. Some topics discussed included: how to inspect what you expect from your sales team, hiring new employees, keeping sales people motivated, running effective meetings, reviving your sales culture, and more.
Along with the classroom training, those in attendance enjoyed an afternoon of team building and networking out on the golf course. The event gave the attendees a chance to get their competitive juices flowing and enjoy a day of fun in the sun with other managers from across the Foundation Supportworks dealer network.
Foundation Stabilization Companies Attend Accounting Training
Nearly 20 owners, managers, and accounting personnel from throughout the Foundation Supportworks dealer network participated in accounting training in Omaha, Nebraska on June 6th and 7th. The training covered many different topics during the two day event, including how to effectively analyze financial statements, 
measure key performance indicators such as inventory turns and days in accounts receivable, employ successful inventory control methods, implement processes for receiving and stocking products and materials properly, and apply strategies for collecting money due.
In addition to classroom discussions, those in attendance observed a presentation by the Vice President of American National Bank, who spoke on the importance of having a strong relationship with your local bank. The presentation focused on banking issues that are relevant to foundation repair companies, including revolving lines of credit and regulatory requirements.
The training incorporated many hands-on activities to provide real-world applications for the attendees, as well as a panel discussion where participants had the opportunity to “ask the experts” questions related to the accounting side of their business.
Annual Owner’s Meeting Brings Sun, Fun and New Ideas For the Coming Year
Owners from across the Foundation Supportworks dealer network recently attended the 2012 Owner’s Meeting on the Caribbean Island of St. Maarten. We had a record turnout at this year’s event, with more than 70 dealer offices represented and over 140 attendees.
It’s not very often that a group of business owners are able to come together, share successes, get advice about common challenges, learn about new tools available, and strengthen the connection they feel to one another. One can really feel the power that a network of the best foundation repair contractors in North America truly has at these events.
Foundation Supportworks presented on topics such as the impact of accountability within an organization, new sales and installation tools to help our businesses be more efficient, recruiting and hiring the most talented employees, internet marketing strategies, and much more. The Owner’s Meeting gave attendees some well deserved relaxation and sunshine, great laughs, and most importantly, a lot of good insight on how to reach new levels of success within their business!
Foundation Supportworks Receives Gold Award for Advertising Excellence
Foundation Supportworks is proud to have been presented with a Gold Award by the 9th Annual Service Industry Advertising Awards (SIAA). The SIAA recognizes advertising excellence in the service industry. A national panel of judges reviewed every entry for execution, creativity, quality, consumer appeal and overall break through advertising content. This year they received over 2,000 entries from all over the country, and of those 2,000 entries, they awarded Foundation Supportworks with the Gold Award! This award exemplifies Foundation Supportworks’ mission: To be the industry leader, relentless in our pursuit to be extraordinary with support, service, training and products that inspire success.
Foundation Supportworks Becomes an Approved Provider of Continuing Education Through the AIA CES
Foundation Supportworks was recently accepted as an approved continuing education provider through the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education System (CES). 
With nearly 300 state and local chapters, the AIA has been the leading professional membership association for licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners since 1857. The AIA CES is a thriving, multifaceted professional development program and the largest source of education specifically targeted to the design and building industry. Its mission is to support AIA members in mastering new knowledge and skills to meet the changing requirements of the profession and to responsibly meet the role that society entrusts to architects.
Amanda Harrington, Director of Training and Development for Foundation Supportworks, said, “We are excited to have been recognized by the American Institute of Architects as an approved provider for their Continuing Education System. The goal of our coursework is to educate the architectural community on various deep foundation solutions that are available and how those solutions interface with structures in varying soil conditions. We are honored to have received this approval through the AIA CES.”
Foundation Repair Companies Attend Accounting Training
Nearly 30 owners, managers, and accounting personnel from throughout the Foundation Supportworks dealer network participated in accounting training in Omaha, Nebraska on December 6th and 7th. The training covered many different topics during the two day event, including how to effectively analyze financial statements, measure key performance indicators such as inventory turns and days in accounts receivable, employ successful inventory control methods, implement processes for receiving and stocking products and materials properly, and apply strategies for collecting money due.
In addition to classroom discussions, those in attendance observed a presentation by the Vice President of American National Bank, who spoke on the importance of having a strong relationship with your local banking institute. The presentation focused on banking issues that are relevant to foundation stabilization companies, including revolving lines of credit and regulatory requirements.
The training included many hands-on activities to provide real-world applications for the attendees, as well as a panel discussion where participants had the opportunity to “ask the experts” questions related to the accounting side of their business.
Foundation Repair Contractor in South Carolina Joins the Foundation Supportworks Network
Mount Valley Foundation Services, located in Columbia, South Carolina, has joined the Foundation Supportworks international dealer network. Mount Valley has been stabilizing residential and commercial properties for almost 30 years, and is recognized as the largest foundation repair company in the state of South Carolina. Prior to becoming a dealer for Foundation Supportworks, Mount Valley had been manufacturing their own stabilization systems under the Drive Rite Piering Systems brand in their 60,000 square foot facility adjacent to their offices. Owner, Alan Gantt, and General Manager, Edwin Moore, said the decision to join the Foundation Supportworks network was due in large part to the sales, marketing, and training support that is available to help their company grow in the future. “We began to realize that too much of our time was being spent on the manufacturing side of our business, instead of focusing on the area’s that will allow our company to grow,” said Moore. “The different levels of support that are accessible to us through Foundation Supportworks are unlike anything we have seen in the foundation repair industry before. At the end of the day, we simply feel this partnership gives Mount Valley the best opportunity to reach our goals in the years to come.”
Foundation Supportworks is excited to have Mount Valley Foundation Services join our network of foundation repair contractors. Their knowledge, experience, and solid reputation in the Southeast will help to further position our company as the leader in the foundation stabilization industry.