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23 Jul 2014

Introducing the NICA Board of Directors

With anintroduce initiative to establish a structure that is in line with the standard business practices for associations, we have created a Board of Directors. This board will guide the National Inventory Certification Association through continued growth and improved processes in the functional areas of NICA – education, certification, and association management.

The board members were chosen based on their ability to lead as we move forward, and to advise according to their professional skills and knowledge base in the combined areas of technology, business, management, education, and the asset inventory industry.

Meet the NICA Board of Directors

  • Mike Hartman, CIE- Executive Director of NICA
  • Cindy Hartman, CIE – Managing Director of NICA
  • Debbie Mahler – CEO of Internet Tech Specialists
  • Johanna Curtiss, CIS – CEO of The Inventory Institute
  • Sean Hartman, CIS – Business Development Executive of Nationwide Inventory Professionals

Please visit the About/Contact Page of the NICA website to learn their backgrounds and qualifications. We are very proud that they have agreed to give their time and expertise to assist us as we move forward! Additional members will be invited to join the Board of Directors as the association grows and finds the need for an additional knowledge base and/or skill set.

16 Dec 2013

Home Inventory – A Guide for Homeowners and Renters

EbookCover-Home InventoryNational Inventory Certification Association is serving as a site to help people learn more about the asset inventory industry. Home inventory is the foundation of the “asset” umbrella, and one of the reasons we are offering this ebook in our bookstore.

This website is designed to serve members of NICA, other asset inventory professionals, business owners, and renters and homeowners, we knew it was imperative that we include this book in our online book store. Feedback regarding the information is that people are learning (and surprised) that home inventories are not just for disaster preparedness.

The authors share a decade’s worth of knowledge and experience as they discuss the various reasons homeowners and renters have chosen to hire their professional inventory services. Real experiences add to the conversational tone in this educational but easy-to-read ebook.

For the do-it-yourselfer

If you are a do-it-yourself type of person, Home Inventory – A Guide for Homeowners and Renters is for you! This ebook comes with full-size templates, which will help you complete your home inventory. Learn how to create a thorough, detailed record of your belongings, how to keep it updated, and where and how to store it safely. A variety of options are included, so you can choose the process that works best for you, based on your time and your purpose for creating the inventory.

A resource for many professionals

This ebook is a great resource for accountants, CPAs, estate attorneys, financial planners, insurance agents, and professional organizers. It would also be a thoughful gift for new clients or to add to the end-of-year-planning packets.

Order your do-it-yourself guide for home inventories in our book store. For bulk purchases, contact the authors.

About the Authors

Cindy and Mike Hartman founded their home and business inventory service, Hartman Inventory™, in 2004. Lessons learned from life experiences were the driving factors in the decision to enter the asset inventory industry.

After years of refining their processes, they founded Nationwide Inventory Professionals™. This Business Package and Licensing Agreement assist new business owners to achieve a faster startup and receive continued support.

Recognized leaders in the industry, Cindy and Mike help ensure consistency through ownership of National Inventory Certification Association™, which offers certification, continuing education courses, and professional development through a variety of options in the book store.

All three companies serve the Hartmans’ mission statement: “To help others achieve success.” Whether they are providing an inventory for a home or business client, assisting others as they begin and grow their own inventory company, or overseeing the designation of Certified Inventory Specialist™, the Hartmans are living their passion.

05 Dec 2013

A Business Guide to Asset Inventory

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As we build the NICA bookstore for asset inventory professionals, we will also provide a variety of resources for business owners and business professionals in all industries. This book is a perfect fit, as it covers the need for an inventory, and is written to assist those who are responsible for protecting their business’ assets.

Protecting your company assets

Whether you are starting, building, or maintaining a business, your time is valuable. This inventory guide covers the many reasons to have an itemized list and photographs of your business assets. You will read what other business owners experienced and how not having an inventory hurt their business, or how having this document was extremely beneficial. If you have the time and desire to create your own inventory, this guide will walk you through the process. However, most business owners do not have the time or resources to create an inventory. Therefore, a guideline of how to choose the right company to serve as an outsourced inventory service provider is also included.

Meet the authors

Cindy and Mike Hartman founded their home and business inventory service, Hartman Inventory™, in 2004. Lessons learned from life experiences were the driving factors in the decision to enter the asset inventory industry.

After years of refining their processes, they founded Nationwide Inventory Professionals™. This Business Package and Licensing Agreement assist new business owners to achieve a faster startup and receive continued support.

Recognized leaders in the industry, Cindy and Mike help ensure consistency through ownership of National Inventory Certification Association™, which offers certification, continuing education courses, and professional development through a variety of options in the book store.

All three companies serve the Hartmans’ mission statement: “To help others achieve success.” Whether they are providing an inventory for a home or business client, assisting others as they begin and grow their own inventory company, or overseeing the designation of Certified Inventory Specialist™, the Hartmans are living their passion.