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What Every Business Person Needs to Know About Legal Issues in Contracts BenefitsMost businesses enter into contracts thinking they know precisely what they want to accomplish and what they have agreed to. All too often this is not actually the case. Written agreements may not reflect what a business believes it negotiated. Parties may later recall terms different from what seems to be reflected in the initial agreement. And all too often, the legal boilerplate terms  more...

Basic Principles of Construction Insurance BenefitsThis live audio conference will offer an overview of basic insurance coverage used for construction projects. The presenter is an experienced construction and insurance coverage attorney who will discuss how to secure appropriate insurance coverage at a project's inception and what to do when claims arise during construction or after project completion. Builder's risk, CGL and other common  more...

Non-Resident Employee Withholding BenefitsWhen having employees working in multiple states it can be difficult to know what to consider to make sure that the correct state taxes are being withheld and the correct taxable earnings are being taxed in the correct states. This live audio conference will give you the tools to determine what taxes are applicable for your employees based on residency, state and reciprocity agreements. We  more...

Use of Terms and Conditions in Purchase Agreements BenefitsThis live audio conference will discuss various provisions commonly found in the terms and conditions of agreements for the purchase and sale of goods. How many times do you get boilerplate agreements without truly reading the small print? When is small print even acceptable? What do these terms and conditions mean? How do I go about negotiating the terms? Do they really matter? This audio  more...

Behavioral Based Interviewing: The Next Evolution BenefitsBecause your organization can never be greater than the sum of its parts, your success is determined by one key decision: Who gets hired? Yet fewer than 30 percent of hiring managers nationwide have had any real training in applicant interviewing skills (a fact supported by a University of Chicago research study concluding that basing a hiring decision on an interview is only 8 percent  more...

Refining Your Business Writing Skills ...ugh to inform, persuade and motivate your target audience. No matter what your writing dexterity, use this audio conference to refine your ability to write more succinctly to your reader, declutter your writing and convey your points clearly, concisely, and positively. This audio conference is designed for business owners and managers, supervisors, associates, accountants, controllers,  more...

Utilizing Data in Microsoft Access BenefitsOriginally released in 1992, Microsoft Access is part of the Microsoft Office Suite. Microsoft Access is the most popular Windows desktop database used by most organizations around the world, from small to large businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, etc. Microsoft Access fits a unique space between the skills of the information worker and professional developers. It's a database  more...

Asphalt vs. Concrete: Selection and Design Considerations BenefitsToday, asphalt and concrete receive equal consideration by engineers. Improvements in pavement technology have largely eliminated the ruts that once plagued asphalt and cracks that spoiled concrete. Choosing a material is a matter of economics that considers life span, maintenance requirements, and road closure time. Learn the pros and cons of choosing each material; design considerations  more...

Case Study: What Makes Dixon Schwabl One of the "Best Small Companies to Work for in America" BenefitsLearn how to motivate, empower and excite employees to build a great place to work. Dixon Schwabl, Inc., CEO Lauren Dixon will share her experiences developing a company culture built on flexibility, freedom and respect for employees, inspiring an innovative approach to everyday workplace practices. No matter the size, geography or industry - any company can be a great place to work. Ms.  more...

Strategies for Reducing Unemployment Claims Costs ...mployee will be awarded unemployment compensation benefits no matter what they do - so why bother? Not so. This teleconference will assist you in defending against unemployment compensation claims, thereby reducing your costs. In doing so, you will learn the importance of accurately and persuasively completing the unemployment compensation questionnaire, thorough documentation, the orderly  more...

Preparing a Winning Closing Argument n"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, we will now hear closing arguments." Even the most experienced trial lawyer may inwardly quake when the judge utters these fateful words. But what makes for an effective closing? Do closings even matter? When should you object? Should you really start preparing your closing the day you get a new case? These are questions that are not addressed in law school, and  more...