It's tough being a professional drycleaner. The problems are unique and, at times, overwhelming. Regardless of the size of your plant, you face not only traditional challenges, but new and more difficult ones. Your membership in RMFA/IFI brings you help in all aspects of your business. Here's some of what's in it for YOU.
BECOME THE BEST DRYCLEANER YOU CAN BE
RMFA/IFI provides you with seminars, schools and technical bulletins
to keep your skills up to date. Problem-solving hotlines, garment
analysis, and a full range of technical services will become available
to you.
FIND FRESH IDEAS
RMFA/IFI offers a unique storehouse of drycleaning experience. Through
involvement with other experienced professionals, you'll learn shortcuts
and techniques that can help you do your job better and more efficiently.
GET
A BOOST TO YOUR IMAGE
The RMFA/IFI sign on your door will tell your customers that you are
an informed, professional drycleaner, ready to meet their garment
care needs. In addition, at RMFA/IFI once you join you are put on
a referral list for customers to call to find a drycleaner in their
area. This alone could pay for your dues investment many times over.
STAY UP TO DATE
Each month you'll receive the national Fabricare magazine and every
other month the regional newsletter. From them you will know what's
going on nationally and locally. You'll get the latest information
on what's happening in Washington and your local region. You'll learn
about new fabrics, garments that cause problems and the latest research.
HAVE ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ALL THE REGULATIONS
We will keep you up to date, help you get the materials you need and answer
your questions. We will tell you about any changes and try to make the process
easier for you.
HAVE A STRONG VOICE IN GOVERNMENTAL AND LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
We will keep you abreast of the issues in your region and Washington that
have a direct bearing on your business operations. You will know that latest
on Superfund, EPA regulations, OSHA, workers' compensation, unemployment insurance,
Social Security taxes and any of the other laws and rules that impact your
business everyday.
HAVE ACCESS TO SALES TOOLS AND PROFIT AIDS
You will receive valuable information on counter sales, spotting, finishing
and techniques. You will have access to materials that will help you promote
your business and help your customers understand how complex drycleaning really
is.
SUMMARY OF WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU...