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Commonly Encountered Sales and Use Tax Audit Issues and Strategies to Defuse Them ...becoming more aggressive as falling tax revenues constrain expenditures and force budget cuts. Business structures, products and services are increasingly complex with outcomes that don't always fit neatly into vaguely worded and outdated statutes. Heightened audit activity, the states' shifting tax policies and a new wave of proposed sales tax legislation all serve to highlight the importance  more...

How to Use Facebook as an Effective Sales Tool ...becoming less and less effective. It has become harder than ever to reach potential customers using traditional means of communication. Phone calls are guarded by caller ID, voice mail and gatekeepers that are reluctant to allow sales related calls through to buyers and emails quickly find their way to a trash folder. With over 800 million active users Facebook is quickly becoming the  more...

How to Use Facebook as an Effective Sales Tool ...becoming less and less effective. It has become harder than ever to reach potential customers using traditional means of communication. Phone calls are guarded by caller ID, voice mail and gatekeepers that are reluctant to allow sales related calls through to buyers and emails quickly find their way to a trash folder. With over 800 million active users Facebook is quickly becoming the  more...

Resolving Corporate and Construction Disputes with Collaborative Law BenefitsIn today's economy, all business people are looking for ways to cut costs. One budget item that can be substantially reduced is the expense associated with litigation. Corporations can cut overhead and construction companies can avoid unnecessary project delays by getting disputes resolved quickly and economically outside of the courthouse. Litigation involves more than legal fees; there  more...

Water Audits and Nonrevenue Water Reduction Methodologies ... resources available to the areas are fully allocated and becoming more expensive to obtain and deliver. In addition, these areas have been subject to multiyear droughts requiring water conservation interventions. In the older, northeastern portions of the country, aging water delivery infrastructure is subject to breakage, leakage and concerns about reliability of service. This live audio  more...

Multistate Taxation: Income Franchise Tax ...on mitigating the federal income tax, many businesses are becoming aware of increased enforcement of state tax laws, especially on interstate businesses. Rather than concentrating on the intricacies of a single tax in a single jurisdiction, this live audio conference will explore trends in state taxation of interstate businesses, with particular emphasis on the expanding web of information  more...

Effective Quality Control and Quality Assurance ...ces two major challenges. The first is that buildings are becoming ever more complex and less resilient against normal use. HVAC, Controls, and Lighting systems in even simple buildings can be quite challenging and innovative. Building enclosure technology is rapidly changing with new ideas such as rainscreen walls and air barriers. New materials are entering the market and many are not as  more...

How to Use LinkedIn as the Best Sales Tool Ever Invented ...a more competitive and fast-paced sales environment, it's becoming harder to connect with quality prospects and sales opportunities. LinkedIn is a tremendous business development, sales management and revenue generation tool. This exciting live audio conference will teach you why LinkedIn should be a strategic component of your business. You will learn how to create robust profiles that  more...

Pervious Pavement Alternatives ...becoming one of the most important tools for meeting nonpoint source pollution goals, building low-impact developments and rehabilitating cities in a sustainable manner. However designers, developers and municipal officials are reluctant to use porous pavements until numerous questions about their practicality and feasibility are answered. This audio conference conveys the scientific results  more...

Foreclosure and Workout of Commercial Mortgage Loans in New York ...t of commercial mortgage loans. New York foreclosures are becoming more complex and hard fought. From the massive foreclosure of Stuyvesant Town, to the highly-publicized foreclosure of One Madison Park, to the complex foreclosure of the Manhattan property where a crane fell, in March of 2008, understanding how to proceed in this challenging area is a critical skill for any commercial  more...

Trust Situs and State Taxation: Practical Planning Implications ...becoming more aggressive at collecting revenues and the trend is likely to continue in light of state fiscal issues. Trusts are no exceptions. The rules under which a state can tax a trust are complex and changing in more aggressive 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  more...

Purchasing Contract Remedies ...lied, these do much to prevent contract difficulties from becoming out and out disputes. They can help keep your business moving - and your internal clients happy - while reducing the need to ever call in the lawyers. This audio conference will discuss these principles in detail. This program is intended to equip you to design and negotiate contracts that work - agreements designed to meet the  more...

Web Research Beyond Standard Search Engines ...e on the Internet can be overwhelming, increasingly it is becoming more valuable as a resource for beginning legal research projects and for accessing other information relevant to the legal process. You will learn how legal information is organized on the Internet and how to retrieve the best results. You will learn several simple ways to keep current with the latest legal news, cases and  more...

Family Responsibility Discrimination Law: Family Friendly Employer or Litigation Target? ...es because of their family caregiving responsibilities is becoming a major issue for employers. Employers have been the subject of increasing but not well understood claims based on FRD claims. These claims have been pursued under a variety of both federal and state laws, and have resulted in multimillion-dollar verdicts. This teleconference will help you understand how stereotypical thoughts  more...

Commercial Loan Stress Testing Fundamentals ...becoming an integral component of the credit risk management process. All banks should perform some type of stress testing to quantify the impact of changing economic conditions on asset quality, earnings and capital. This teleconference will benefit those who are beginning to incorporate the concepts of stress testing into their loan portfolio administration practices. You will learn how to  more...

Ohio Prompt Payment Act Update ...sue your rights under Ohio's Prompt Payment Act, to avoid becoming the bank. The teleconference will explain the penalties and remedies available to you under the Act and help you develop strategies for maximizing the benefits of the Act. Learning Objectives - You will be able to describe the purpose of Ohio's Prompt Payment Act. - You will be able to explain the 10-day rule. - You will be  more...

Emerging Trends in Metal Roofing ...of the commercial roofing market continues to grow. It is becoming a product of choice for architects, designers and facility managers looking for a durable and energy efficient roof material. Metal roofing is evolving with new energy-reducing coatings, substrates, profiles, textures and finishes. New installation techniques have been found to improve the energy efficiency of the roof assembly.  more...

Implementing An Indoor Air Quality/Construction Hygiene Plan ...y and healthier buildings, construction hygiene plans are becoming more recognized as a vital component of overall construction management. This teleconference will help you understand the potential hygiene pitfalls that may be encountered and how the implementation of a construction hygiene plan can aid in improving indoor air quality conditions and reducing building material losses at  more...

Perpetual Pavement Design and Sustainability ...efitsEnvironmental sustainability in road construction is becoming increasingly important as the public demands more sustainable practices and economic considerations make sustainable solutions more attractive. Asphalt pavements are widely recognized as being sustainable because they can be recycled easily and effectively, but an even more sustainable practice is to ensure the long life of a  more...

Navigating Form 1041 ...planning, knowing how to prepare an accurate Form 1041 is becoming more important than ever. Properly computing taxable income and correctly allocating taxable income between the entity and its beneficiaries can avoid not only challenges by the IRS but also disgruntled beneficiaries. This teleconference will help you understand the main rules on how to properly prepare Form 1041 for probate  more...

Understanding the HIRE Act and Form 941 ...of the new legislation that has affected employers, it is becoming difficult to keep up with the new requirements. During this teleconference, you will obtain the knowledge on how to make sure that your company can take tax benefits being offered to employers for producing jobs and hiring new employees. We will explain in detail the HIRE Act from how to determine what employees and/or employers  more...

SAS 70 and SSAE 16: Basics, Rules and Standards for Service Organizations BenefitsThis teleconference will discuss the rules of SAS 70s and the benefit/costs for the organizations and auditors using the SAS 70. In addition, there will be discussion on how SAS 70s have gained attention in the post Sarbanes-Oxley era. This will help you implement internal controls in becoming SAS 70 compliant. This will also assist you in analyzing the results of SAS 70 reports.  more...

Strategies and Techniques for International Debt Recovery ...wever, once popular tools, like the letter of credit, are becoming too expensive and complicated for the quick pace of today's international business environment. And, as you know, where credit is extended, delinquent accounts will unavoidably follow. At this point, most companies turn to an outside receivable management firm for help. However, as foreign buyers become more credit savvy, the  more...

Best Practices in Invoice Processing ...nds on not only understanding these high-power tools, but becoming an expert in their use and application. This teleconference will cover the tangible benefits of streamlining your front-end invoice process, improving your invoice processing time and eliminating invoice backlog and duplicate payments through a well designed workflow. You will walk away with a greater understanding of the  more...

Criminal Liabilities Under HIPAA ...A violations. With ID theft on the rise, prosecutors are becoming more aggressive in enforcing HIPAA laws, particularly when intent to illegally obtain patient information is involved. In addition, failing to be aware of criminal liability under HIPAA can lull health care providers into lax compliance efforts, thus exposing health care providers and individuals to increasingly severe  more...

Emerging Trends in Infrastructure Finance - The Stimulus and Beyond ...nds - both policy measures and financing tools - that are becoming to be discussed, and even implemented in some areas, for meeting our country's infrastructure needs. Many thought the federal stimulus package would fill these gaps. While the bill provides some new tools that are just becoming accepted, significant opportunities for other nontraditional sources of support remain abundant. This  more...

Valuation and Reporting of Gifts and Service Donations ...nue to face challenges related to raising money, they are becoming more creative in soliciting donations, resulting in more donations of noncash assets and greater restrictions on contributions received. This is occurring at the same time that there is a higher focus on the definition of fair value. Contributions of gifts and services should be measured at the fair value of the assets or  more...

Revised Federal Form 1065 ...ty. The preparation of a partnership income tax return is becoming increasingly more challenging as the IRS increases the level of transparency and reporting. The purpose of this teleconference is to highlight important areas for your attention and practical preparation tips as well as discuss recent updates in the form. Accountants, CFOs, controllers, accounts payable professionals, tax  more...

Retaining Wall and Slope Design Considerations ...becoming scarce as growth continues to increase in high density population centers. As a result, sites considered less ideal (small sites, sites with limited right-of-way, and/or sites with excessive topographic relief, etc.) are becoming more attractive. As a result, the design and construction of retaining walls and slopes are becoming more commonplace. A great number of wall systems have  more...

Decentralized Wastewater Solutions ...becoming increasingly important in urban and rural areas alike. In areas of rapid growth where a centralized infrastructure does not yet exist, managing this growth becomes a challenge for communities, regulators and developers. As part of the sustainable development movement, decentralized wastewater technology is providing many creative and eco-friendly alternatives for sub-division planning  more...

To Test or Not to Test: The Legal Implications of Pre-Employment Testing ...ol of job applicants increases, pre-employment testing is becoming a more common hiring practice for many employers. But are all tests created equal? Are they all legal? This teleconference helps you navigate and understand the different types of pre-employment tests and understand the pros and cons of testing job applicants. This teleconference will also help you appreciate the legal  more...

Don't Bet the Company: Understanding and Avoiding Class Actions in Labor and Employment Law! ...ndreds of additional claims through the simple process of becoming a class action. Not only do you have to pay a huge settlement to a large number of class members, but attorney's fees are added on top of that. A classic example of this concerns overtime payments. Employees may show up early or stay a few minutes late, but the employer is responsible for paying overtime for this work, even  more...

Managing External Health Information ...rate these records into the facility's medical records is becoming more difficult. This teleconference will attempt to address these issues and offer practical guidance for those responsible for managing these health records. Medical records directors, health information directors, coders, business managers, office managers, nurses, hospital administrators, billing managers, social workers,  more...

Benchmarking your Health Benefit Program: How Do You Stack Up? nInformation is power. You can increase your competitiveness by knowing the kinds and the quality of health insurance other employers are offering. Measuring your health plan against meaningful benchmarks will help fuel your strategies not only for reducing cost, but also for recruiting, employee retention and health plan design. n nThis teleconference will work through several methods to  more...

Developing an Effective Property Management Plan nThe world of real estate and finance has changed dramatically. Are you interested in making more money? Having more free time? Living life with less stress? If you are a professional HOA property or community manager, or if you are thinking of becoming a HOA property manager, you will want to know what's new in property management. Become acquainted with the newest technology and how you can  more...

Presenteeism: Measurement and Intervention Issues for Employers and Health Plans ...becoming an even more vital issue to the business world. Presenteeism, or work loss due to underlying health conditions when individuals remain at work, is one important facet of productivity. One study found that approximately 6 percent of a global company's total compensation (salaries, wages and all benefit costs) were lost due to presenteeism. Work site wellness programs can potentially  more...

Sustainable Development and Land Use: The Future is Here and it is Green ...iscuss green building practices, and explore how they are becoming part of the mandatory land use and zoning requirements in many United States jurisdictions. Pending and likely future developments will be discussed with an eye toward new policies and funding sources being put in place by the Obama administration. This teleconference will provide you professional with a solid introduction to  more...

Grant Applications From Beginning to End nGrants are highly competitive. With the down turn in today's market they are becoming even more competitive as business and investors are looking at grants to leverage their position. Grants that are easy to find are the most competitive and most difficult to receive. Grant money is free money, in the sense that it does not have to be repaid like a loan. Getting grant funding takes skill,  more...