The Olde World Manufactured Stone and Tile Training Program C onsists of:

 Our 200+ page, "Manufacturing Training Manual" 
Our 115+ page, "Marketing & Sales Manual"
Our full-color, professionally produced "Tile Manufacturing Video"
Our "Olde World Stone & Tile Business Plan"
Our Stone & Tile Installation and Producer Training, Photo Album CD.
Our industry-tailored, custom "Business Forms & Letters" CD.

This 200+ page manual covers all of the tile production and finishing topics you need to learn to make a professional tile product, and more.  It is a step-by-step guide to manufacturing Olde World Tile.  We recently added additional information to this manual covering stone production and finishing.  The two manufacturing systems are very much alike. 

You will receive lifetime manual updates and email support.  Should you have a question or problem, our support staff is only an email or phone call away, and will provide a quick answer and solution.

THE FOLLOWING TOPICS ARE JUST SOME OF WHAT IS COVERED IN THE MANUAL
  
INTRODUCTION... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS... TILE PRODUCTION... STORAGE & SHIPPING... SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS... TILE INSTALLATION... GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE... EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS... CUSTOM MIX FORMULAS... GLOSSARY OF TILE TERMS... CONCRETE FUNDAMENTALS... PLANT DESIGN LAYOUT... UPDATES & ADDENDUMS... PRODUCTION TIME STUDY... RAW MATERIALS LIST... PRODUCTION RACK SYSTEMS & PLANS... CUSTOM COLOR FORMULAS... GROUTING MATERIAL... MOLD PREPARATION... MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS... ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS... WARRANTEES... TOOLS & EQUIPMENT LIST... TILE POURING TECHNIQUES... STONE POURING TECHNIQUES... TROUBLESHOOTING... PRE-PRODUCTION OPERATIONS... QUALITY CONTROL... MOLDS & ACCESSORIES... STONE & TILE FINISHING TECHNIQUES... AND MORE...

Concrete Tile Manufacturing Training Video

Our full-color, professionally produced video walks you through the entire manufacturing process of Olde World Tile, from start to finish.  Most of the techniques are also applicable to stone production.  This is the perfect accompaniment to the training manual, as it illustrates visually, much of what is written in the manual.  It shows finishing techniques and sealing examples as well.  It's the next best thing to in-person, hands-on training.  The video illustrates the processes and techniques used in a full-sized, commercial production facility, so you'll be able to periodically refer back to the video as a refresher course.  You can also use it as a training aid for new employees.  Below are a few photos of new Producers during their training classes.

Concrete Stone & Tile Marketing Training Manual

Over 115 pages, plus suppliments that teach you how to market your stone and tile to all classes of trade, and how to get free publicity, how and where to advertise, learn about customers' profiles, all about distribution channels, competition, pricing and profitability, selling tactics, public relations, advertising and promotion  How to go to market in your specific type of area... and MORE!

Stone & Tile Manufacturing Business Plan Template on CD

This CD includes all of the pertinent information about Olde World Stone & Tile, the tile industry, various customer profiles, sales and marketing strategies, the competition, how to use the plan, public relations, etc.  All that needs to be done by you to complete a professional Business Plan is to fill in the owner specific company, financial, and personal information.  When completed, you will have an in-depth Business Plan to print out and use as your road map to success.  A typical Business Plan can cost thousands of dollars to have prepared.  This program also enables you to easily update it when needed.

Stone & Tile Installation and Producer Training Photo Album CD

This compact disc (CD) includes hundreds of photos of tile, stone, and brick installations, past Producer training workshops, Producer facilities, Producer show booth setups, tile, stone, and brick finishing ideas and examples, etc.  The photos will also illustrate and give you some insight into how other Producers have set up their facilities.  These product photos can be used for your website as well.

Concrete Stone & Tile Business Forms and Letters CD

This CD has examples of all of the forms and letters used in the day-to-day operations of a typical concrete stone and tile business.  Manufacturing, customer relations, and marketing forms are covered.  They are set up to be customized with your company's information, headings, etc. 

NOT READY TO START A FULL-TIME BUSINESS?  WANT TO TRY MAKING SOMETHING ON A SMALLER SCALE?  TRY ONE OF OUR COMPLETE DO-IT-YOURSELF PROJECT KITS, OR SMALL BUSINESS START-UP PACKAGES... AVAILABLE IN OUR ON-LINE STORE!