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How to Avoid Death by PowerPoint ...embers to action. This live audio conference does NOT give step-by-step instructions on how to use a specific version of PowerPoint , instead, it provides ideas, insights and innovations on visual techniques that make the use of PowerPoint more impactful for your audience members. This live audio conference will be displayed for attendees via GoToWebinar's interactive component, for which  more...

HIPAA Security Compliance Challenges after the HITECH Act BenefitsEveryone who handles any electronic patient information should attend this live audio conference on compliance with the HIPAA security regulation. All entities covered under HIPAA must take special care of electronic patient health information, including establishing policies and taking regular actions as part of a security management process. Under new regulations due to the HITECH Act  more...

Utilizing Macros in Microsoft Excel ...ence you use when formatting a certain cell type or the 30 steps you use when you sort, filter, and print multiple worksheets once a week, the possibility exists that you can automate these actions in the form of a macro. Thereafter, you can perform these sets of actions with a simple keystroke combination, a button in a worksheet, or by using a button in the Quick Access toolbar. This live  more...

Writing Real Estate Descriptions That Sell ... copy that sells. This live audio conference will take you step-by-step through effective strategies that will transform your ad copy. Learn what the consumer wants to hear and how you can easily organize yourself to deliver every time. In addition to listing copy, we will discuss writing for newer media like Facebook and Twitter as well as blogging strategies. Don't miss the opportunity to  more...

Developing a School Wellness Program ...ssessing your current school wellness program, following a step-by-step roadmap for success, implementing best-practice resources, developing sustainable action plans and writing school wellness policies to ensure sustainability, your school will transform into a healthier place for students to learn, play and grow. This live audio conference is designed for teachers, counselors, principals,  more...

Is a Benefits Portal Right for Your Company? BenefitsIn this session, you will get an overview of the latest trends in benefit portals and how a benefits portal can improve employee engagement, drive employee self service and streamline benefits administration. Demonstrated by best practice models and live examples, you will leave with a real-world understanding of benefit portals and 'next step' ideas to introduce or further advance this  more...

How to Sell to the U.S. Government ...mystifies the federal contracting process and identifies a step-by-step process to increasing sales to the U.S. federal government. We will clearly identify how to find the agencies, offices and people who buy specific services and products. We will cover the mandatory tools needed as door-openers, how to sell to the military and civilian agencies, and how the government actually buys - credit  more...

Documentation and Proof of Construction Delay ...also describe the underlying legal concepts and decisions. Step-by-step, real-life examples will allow you to see how the concepts and techniques presented in the audio conference are actually applied. At the conclusion, you will be able to identify and quantify delays before they occur, preventing unnecessary disputes and claims. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to recognize the  more...

Alternative and Controversial Land Use Regulations ...l and state governments. When that happens, the sovereigns step in and literally take over zoning with new requirements, as with flood plain regulation. Finally, some problems, like medical marijuana, have such a mix of land use, federal and state interest, business regulation and blight avoidance, that an approach transcending zoning is required. (Solution) This live audio conference will  more...

Reading and Understanding Soil Reports ...you need to get out of a soils report and what is the next step after receiving the soils information. Soils reports can be used in the early or middle stages of design and construction phases of a project. Findings from soils reports may also lead to acquiring permits. This program is critical for you to understand the soils report and effectively incorporate it into your construction project.  more...

Self-Auditing Your Employee Benefits:A Guide to What May Need Fixing ...ents already in place. It is difficult to take the time to step back and ask what issues may be lurking that could create significant liabilities and penalties for the employer that are not being identified under your current processes and procedures. This live audio conference will give you a checklist of the most important issues to look at from a legal and a practical perspective for each  more...

Client Nonpayment: Ethical Considerations in Collections and Termination ...t letters and adequate retainers. Intake is only the first step. The audio conference will also explain how to effectively monitor client payments and proactively pursue collections. If those efforts do not result in payment, the program will explore the ethical ways to terminate the client relationship and identify options for collection of unpaid fees. This audio conference is designed  more...

Drafting Document Retention Policies ...y corporation. Yet many have failed to take this important step to protect their companies. Many more have failed to effectively implement their document retention policies after they have been adopted. The cost of these shortcomings is significant. A corporation may lose significant business information required for ongoing business needs. It may also be subjected to civil sanctions, including  more...

Commercial Site Development: A Case Study ...arch and other aspects for development. You will receive a step-by-step guide and checklist for commercial site development for both new and existing projects. This audio conference will assist in establishing a comprehensive approach to anticipate the steps necessary from a timing and budget approach. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review the steps in new construction. - You will  more...

LEED Documentation and Recordkeeping Requirements ... step in achieving LEED certification for a project is both an understanding of the need for and implementing a plan of recordkeeping and documentation that makes filling out the submittal templates easy to perform. This audio conference will help you understand not only what recordkeeping and documentation is required, but how to compile it and what is needed to be submitted to satisfy LEED  more...

Trust Situs and State Taxation: Practical Planning Implications ...ggressive ways. How can a state tax a trust? What planning steps can be taken? What must you understand when preparing tax returns? Each rule and planning step also has many significant implications with regards to other aspects of trust planning that you need to understand. State law varies considerably and can affect not only income taxation, but almost every aspect of trust planning,  more...

Workers' Compensation Handbook Best Practices ... In this difficult economy, it is essential you take every step you can to reduce your workers' compensation exposure and costs. This 90-minute audio conference is geared to provide you with the best handbook practices - policies, procedures and techniques - for staying in control of your workers' compensation claims and explaining these issues to employees. This audio conference is designed  more...

Obtaining Surety Bonds for Construction Projects BenefitsThe current heightened risk environment caused by increasing contractor failures have raised concerns in the surety markets, however underwriting standards have not materially changed. What has changed is that sureties are more closely scrutinizing contractors' balance sheets and underwriting information to meet these standards and this trend will remain until the construction industry  more...

Landlord and Tenant Law: Commercial Tenant Bankruptcy Considerations ...nants may limit their exposure. Specifically, you'll get a step-by-step approach of the bankruptcy process as it impacts commercial leases, including the termination of leases; the assumption, assignment and rejection of such leases in bankruptcy; and enforcing contractually bargained for rights under such leases. This teleconference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, real  more...

Introduction to California Subdivision Law ...ifornia. This teleconference takes you through the process step-by-step, introducing you to the basic legal principles and variety of players in this essential aspect of development law. Experienced practitioners provide practical tips on avoiding common pitfalls in the subdivision process. Learn how the subdivision process works with other land use and permitting processes. Discover the  more...

Mortgage Foreclosures in Illinois ...l parties. Illinois mortgage foreclosures will be examined step-by-step in a practical, how to, interactive teleconference. It will provide essential information to lenders, borrowers, investors and buyers about the issues that exist at each stage of the process. Attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, branch managers, loan officers, loan department personnel, credit and collection managers,  more...

Protecting Assets for Long-Term Care Medi-Cal Benefits ...tment of California's SB 483, the state's most significant step yet toward the implementation of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, which made sweeping changes to eligibility requirements for the Medicaid program nationwide. Even after Medi-Cal eligibility is obtained, families must still concern themselves with the Medi-Cal's recovery program and understand alternatives to protect the home and  more...

Collection Issues for Condominium and Homeowners' Association: Legal Tips, Concepts and Current Trends in Assessment Collection ... the historically high foreclosure and bankruptcy filings. Step-by-step procedure for pursuing litigation, either against a homeowner personally or through lien foreclosure, will also be summarized discussing related costs, risks and other considerations to assist associations in making more effective and sensible business decisions to adapt to current market and economic conditions.  more...

Measuring Inefficiency on a Construction Project ...ltants whose actions can lead to inefficiencies. The first step toward managing efficiency is to understand what it is and know how to measure it. That is the objective of this teleconference. The benefits of being a part of this teleconference include an experienced instructor who will explain ways to enhance your ability to detect inefficiencies before it's too late to do anything about  more...

Slope Stabilization: Best Practices and Challenges ...uch types of construction include sheet pile walls, piers, step walls, concrete gravity-retaining walls, geogrid walls, mechanically-stabilized earth walls, tie-back walls, crib walls and/or gabion walls. Learning Objectives - You will be able to breakdown engineering principles for a stable slope. - You will be able to identify challenges and practices of slope stabilization. - You will be  more...

Developing Safety Incentive Programs to Reduce Workers' Compensation Claims ...centive programs are a commonly used technique to obtain a step-level improvement in outcomes. Join us for this examination of safety incentive programs, as we examine the underlying premises, the common features, and caveats facing those considering implementation or examining their current use of such programs. Based upon both theoretical and empirical examination of programs, this  more...

Mixed-Mode Building Design Basics ...sign of these systems and will take the audience through a step-by-step process to determine the feasibility of natural ventilation in a given climate. Case studies and examples of projects will be used throughout to demonstrate the energy savings, opportunities and risks associated with mixed-mode conditioning systems. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review the opportunities and  more...

Writing an Employee Handbook nAre you overwhelmed with the task of revising your existing employee handbook or of preparing a new employee handbook? Are you unclear about what types of employment policies are required by federal law? Stop worrying and attend this teleconference. You will learn which policies are required by law and what employment laws apply to employee handbooks. Take the first step to creating your employee  more...

Demand-Side Water Conservation Initiatives nMany water utilities are having to prepare conservation, drought preparedness and diverse water supply plans to meet existing and future water demands. Internal and external factors are causing water shortages, rate impacts, conflicts among neighboring water users, and both real and perceived unreliable water supplies. These circumstances are impacting businesses, homeowners, and the health and  more...

Key Components of an Effective Mentor Program nSchool districts, communities, youth serving agencies, corporations and the federal government are working to provide solutions to the most pressing problems facing school aged youth today. The challenges include improving attitudes about school, reducing absenteeism, keeping youth away from risky behavior (e.g., drugs, alcohol and gang activity) and improving their academic performance. n nIt  more...

Implementing Green Initiatives in Government nPublic agencies across the country are implementing green mandates and determining the best routes to meet their objectives in an efficient and effective manner. Green experts and experienced agencies are sharing their best practices and information so as to help other public agencies reap the benefits of their tested proven methodologies. Register for this teleconference and gain access to a  more...

Pitfalls with Lean Implementation nAre you (or about to be) in the 90% lean failure group? In implementing lean, the cards are stacked against your success. The sad truth is this: eight or nine organizations of 10 who embark on implementing an improvement initiative like lean, Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma FAIL to get the benefits they should. This wastes time and money, and disenfranchises the workforce. In extreme cases, it can  more...

Strategies Short of Foreclosure: Real Estate Short Sales and Beyond nRecord numbers of foreclosures have radically changed the residential real estate market in the last year and affected all aspects of the practice of residential real estate law, real estate closings, lending and sales. Whether your real estate market has experienced a bubble burst or merely a fizz, your practice has been affected by slowing markets, the subprime meltdown and the record number of  more...

Advanced Records Management: The Intersection of Good Records Management and eDiscovery Preparedness nEffective records management can have an enormous impact on e-discovery preparedness and a corporation's bottom line. While many corporations have established policies related to paper records, many of those same corporations have failed to update those policies to account for their rapidly increasing volumes of electronically stored information. No form of ESI demonstrates these complex issues  more...

Capital Improvements for Condominium and Homeowners' Associations ... support a planning capital maintenance program. The final step is to develop a financial planning model to support the cost of maintenance. The end result will be all about maintaining the highest possible level of property values. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to distinguish different legal requirements. n- You will be able to prepare Board and Unit Owners for proper financial  more...