Understanding key concepts of leadership, personal development and merchandising are crucial to being a successful retail manager. The Foundations of Retail Program, led by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), offers comprehensive online courses to prepare your key …
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Updated Training Course Explains the Basics of Profitability
Have you ever overheard an employee saying something like: “Wow, we sold a lot today, the owner must be getting rich!” Or, “I didn’t mean to break those flower pots, but that’s alright as I’m sure no one will notice …
Read More »NHPA Cash Flow Webinar Now Available on Demand
In anticipation of the launch of the new Navigating Cash Flow course this fall, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) hosted a free webinar “Diagnosing Your Cash Flow Issues” that is now available on demand. Check out this …
Read More »NHPA Licensing Brings Customized Training to Your Operation
If your company uses a learning management system (LMS) for training, there is no need to spend time and energy creating industry-specific training courses. Licensing from the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) allows you to easily add any …
Read More »Education First: California Retailer Finds Success With NHPA Training Tools
For most independent home improvement retailers, having a team of knowledgeable employees can elevate their operation and make it stand out from the competition. In a time when hiring and retaining talent is challenging, establishing a training program to get …
Read More »A Culture of Selling: Getting Everyone to Sell
If you think of sales as the engine that drives your business, then every employee is a moving part in that engine. But they’re not merely “cogs in a wheel,” because if anyone fails to do their part, the entire …
Read More »3 Actions You Can Take to Improve Employee Engagement
In the most recent Gallup survey about employee engagement, respondents report a decline in access to training, less connection to their organization’s mission and infrequent praise in the workplace. Since 2020, the amount of workers who say they know what’s …
Read More »Advanced Paint Sales Training Now Available
If you want to differentiate your paint business from everyone else in the market, you’ll need competent and confident employees. The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) now offers another tool for your training arsenal. Advanced Paint Sales is …
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