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Predictive Analytics World ...business-focused event for predictive analytics professionals, managers and commercial practitioners, covering today's commercial deployment of predictive analytics, across industries and across software vendors. The conference delivers case studies, expertise and resources to achieve two objectives: 1) Bigger wins: Strengthen the business impact delivered by predictive analytics 2)  more...

Excel 2007 Visual Basic Not only our best-selling course, but also one of our favourites. This two-day course takes you through Visual Basic for Applications in Excel from recording macros through to advanced form design. On the way you will learn how to write object-oriented programs and how to create loops and implement error-handling. Microsoft Excel macros are fun - let us show you why! For a full list of course  more...

Excel 2007 Business Modelling This course is aimed fairly and squarely at people who work in Finance and business modelling. Developed in-house by an expert in business modelling, this course shows you how to create robust business models which are easy to build and (above all) easy to test. The course makes extensive use of Excel range names. For a full list of course topics, see our website  more...

Advanced Excel 2007 If you have been using Microsoft Excel for a while now, maybe it is time to move on a bit. This two-day course shows how you can use Excel to manage a database, create advanced charts, use some of the advanced functions in Excel and much more besides! Why not spend two days finding out just what Excel can do? For a full list of course topics, see our website  more...

Excel 2003 Visual Basic Not only our best-selling course, but also one of our favourites. This two-day course takes you through Visual Basic for Applications in Excel from recording macros through to advanced form design. On the way you will learn how to write object-oriented programs and how to create loops and implement error-handling. Microsoft Excel macros are fun - let us show you why! For a full list of course  more...

Advanced Excel 2003 If you have been using Microsoft Excel for a while now, maybe it is time to move on a bit. This two-day course shows how you can use Excel to manage a database, create advanced charts, use some of the advanced functions in Excel and much more besides! Why not spend two days finding out just what Excel can do? For a full list of course topics, see our website  more...

Introduction to Excel 2003 If you have not used Microsoft Excel spreadsheets before, this one-day introductory course is the perfect point to start. Assuming no knowledge of Excel, the course shows you how to enter data and formulae, format your work to look attractive, print your work and create Excel charts. For a full list of course topics, see our website  more...

SSRS ...business environment organisations need to be able to transform data into clear, concise, user-friendly formats. This two-day SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) course shows you how to create, execute and manage reports. Using SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence Studio you will create interactive reports and learn how to deploy and export them in various formats. You will also learn how  more...

SEO Search Engine Optimisation Our search engine optimisation training (often abbreviated to SEO training, and otherwise known as internet marketing training) will help others find your business on the web. Many companies offer search engine optimisation training, but few have the search engine optimisation experience that we do. Please see more details of our search engine optimisation training and our SEO pedigree. For a  more...

Excel 2007 Upgrade Rather than spend a month finding out gradually about all the features and foibles of this major upgrade, why not do it all in a day? Learn how lists have metamorphosed into tables, what structured references are, how the new page layout view can help you, what new conditional formatting features there are, how charts have evolve and much more! For a full list of course topics, see our website  more...

Excel 2003 Business Modelling This course is aimed fairly and squarely at people who work in Finance and business modelling. Developed in-house by an expert in business modelling, this course shows you how to create robust business models which are easy to build and (above all) easy to test. The course makes extensive use of Excel range names. For a full list of course topics, see our website  more...

Introduction to Excel 2007 If you have not used Microsoft Excel spreadsheets before, this one-day introductory course is the perfect point to start. Assuming no knowledge of Excel, the course shows you how to enter data and formulae, format your work to look attractive, print your work and create Excel charts. For a full list of course topics, see our website  more...

Microsoft Excel Introduction If you haven't used Microsoft Excel spreadsheets before, this one-day introductory course is the perfect point to start. Assuming no knowledge of Excel, the course shows you how to enter data and formulae , format your work to look attractive, print your work and create Excel charts .  more...

Microsoft Excel Advanced If you've been using Microsoft Excel for a while now, maybe it's time to move on a bit. This two-day course shows how you can use Excel to manage a database , create advanced charts , use some of the advanced functions in Excel and much more besides! Invest two days of your time to make yourself permanently more efficient in Excel, by finding out just what it can do.  more...

Business Modelling in Excel ...ed fairly and squarely at people who work in Finance and business modelling . It can often be difficult to find a course in Excel which is taught by experts for experts, so you should feel proud of having unearthed this one. The one day intensive course covers everything Microsoft Excel can do to make your life easier, and comes with a guarantee that you will learn something. As a test, did  more...

Microsoft Excel Visual Basic Not only our best-selling course, but also one of our favourites. This two-day course takes you through Visual Basic for Applications in Excel from recording macros through to advanced form design. On the way you will learn how to write object-oriented programs and how to create loops and implement error-handling. Microsoft Excel macros are fun - let us show you why!  more...

Navigating Bankruptcy in Troubled Times: Options for Creditors and Debtors ...overcome any obstacles you may encounter - including both business and consumer bankruptcy issues. Whether you are new to the field or have years of experience, you'll walk away with the ability to confidently handle every challenge you face in today's troubled economic times. Benefits for You - Enhance your knowledge of the bankruptcy courts and system - Skillfully navigate through the  more...

IRS Form 1099 Reporting: What You Need to Know ...p the basics? /strong Independent contractors save your business money, but increasing IRS scrutiny can put you at risk. Fail to meet all the 1099 filing requirements, and you may land in a hotbed of penalties. With a maze of 1099 forms, and confusing and ever-changing IRS reporting guidelines, mastering the 1099 can be a daunting task for any business. Attend this informative seminar and  more...

Medical Records Law Benefits strong You could be breaching the confidentiality of patients without even realizing it! /strong Get surefire techniques for avoiding complaints, penalties and even lawsuits - learn to tackle even the toughest medical records dilemmas in just one day! In today's changing legal landscape, it is crucial you stay current to avoid costly fines and time-consuming legal battles. Attend this  more...

Current Issues in Storm Water Regulation Benefits strong Storm water regulations are constantly evolving - have your practices evolved with them? /strong From recent litigation to changing permitting standards, failing to stay on top of current issues related to storm water regulation is risky. In this seminar, you'll get answers to all your questions, such as: What are the most effective storm water sampling techniques? What new case  more...

Sales and Use Tax ...and the sales and use tax complexities that confound many business owners. You'll find out what's taxable, the best way to handle multistate issues and how to survive sales tax audits. Don't end up with the penalties and interest that are so dangerous for your budget in this volatile economy - sign up today! Benefits for You - Stay off the revenue department's radar with compliant tax  more...

Workers' Compensation Update Benefits strong Concerned about how workers' compensation law is changing - and how your practices may be impacted? /strong If workers' comp costs are a thorn in your side - and why wouldn't they be? - fear not! There is a way for you to immediately lower your costs and your frustration. And it's easy too! Join us for this seminar and get up-to-the-minute strategies and legal updates. Minimize  more...

Document Retention and Destruction ...rends and key court cases that are changing the way we do business - Create a document retention program that protects your business in litigation - Prepare to be prepared - find out how to prevent e-discovery nightmares - Avoid hefty fines from the courts for improper document destruction IACET Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss document retention programs. - You will be able  more...

Employment Standards Act Benefits strong Get the training you need to avoid compliance confusion, complaints and penalties. /strong Prevent the financially crippling employee claims and penalties that plague employers in today's workplace. Register for this seminar and get the Employment Standards Act savvy your company has been looking for. Let local experts teach you how to create compliant practices and bulletproof  more...

Sales and Use Tax Laws of Texas and Louisiana ...s in Texas and Louisiana are confusing and many - is your business at risk? /strong Mistakes made when collecting, paying or reporting tax can result in your business incurring serious liabilities - for taxes, interest and penalties. This seminar provides the perfect opportunity to get the most current information on all aspects of complicated multistate sales and use tax. Learn from leading  more...

Unemployment Insurance 101: Assessing and Responding to Claims for U.I. Benefits Benefits strong Unemployment insurance disputes can be complex and involve many different factors. /strong Attend this seminar and learn how to achieve prompt and cost-efficient resolutions to your employee benefit claims. You will get expert advice on how to evaluate different situations and determine if a former employee is eligible for unemployment insurance benefits. Learn how to address  more...

Economic Development Financing Benefits strong Ensure nothing gets overlooked - get on the road to success in economic development financing. /strong Join us for this must-attend seminar and get surefire techniques for overcoming challenges surrounding economic development financing. Ease your economic development financing worries - find out what to do now until the economy is back on track.. Solve your toughest problems  more...

Administering the Family and Medical Leave Act Under the New Regulations Benefits strong The Changing World of Family and Medical Leave in New Jersey /strong Recent changes to both United States and New Jersey family and medical leave laws pose new challenges in the workplace. Complying with both state and federal FMLA laws has always been complex, confusing and conflicting. Three significant events make it essential to update your knowledge of these new and revised  more...

Collection Law: The Good, the Bad and the Profitable What you don't know can hurt you - stay updated on collection law. Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the latest issues relating to collection law in Saskatchewan. You'll gain a clear understanding of the legal process in getting from debt to judgment. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to help you succeed - no matter what challenges arise. Don't miss this  more...

EEOC Compliance Save on costly discrimination lawsuits - keep your company's policies up to date. Stay informed of current issues and recent law changes to minimize your risk for discrimination charges - or even a lawsuit. Attend this seminar and get a comprehensive look at what you need to know to protect your organization from costly legal troubles. Discover the key accommodation requirements and proper  more...

Human Resource Fundamentals Get the HR training you need to avoid compliance confusion and expensive litigation. Prevent the financially crippling employee claims and lawsuits that plague employers in hard financial times. Register for this seminar and get the money-saving employment savvy your company has been looking for. Let local experts teach you how to create compliant practices and bulletproof policies. With a slew  more...

Employee Discharge and Documentation Don't be caught unaware. Learn about the traps that await the unwary employer. Eliminate expensive and time-consuming legal battles by making sure you have the latest developments and defense strategies at your fingertips. Documentation can be a hassle - but you may need it later to show you had legitimate reasons for disciplining or terminating an employee. What's more, courts and juries are  more...

LLCs: Advanced Planning and Latest Trends ...he common pitfalls that plague LLCs. Choosing the proper business entity is crucial to the success of a new business, and more and more small businesses are choosing LLCs. Unfortunately, many businesses are unprepared for the tax consequences associated with these entities. Attend this seminar and get the information you need to make informed decisions regarding forming, operating and  more...

Michigan Business Taxes ...nt costly mistakes by learning the essentials of Michigan business taxes - including all the latest updates. Attend this cutting-edge seminar and get helpful insight and recent updates on Michigan's business taxes. You'll gain a clear understanding of the two components of the Michigan business taxes - the modified gross receipts tax and the business income tax. Meet the challenges ahead and  more...

Negotiating, Documenting and Enforcing Arkansas Leases Discover how to avoid the pitfalls of residential and commercial leases. Register today for this informative seminar and get critical insight on negotiating, documenting and enforcing leases in Arkansas. You'll find out what you should include in the lease to avoid problems down the line - such as rent and security deposit details, and what happens in case of default. Gain a better understanding  more...

Payroll Compliance ...nistering employee leave are simply too high to trust to "business as usual." In today's competitive environment, your ability to effectively, economically and lawfully manage your company's payroll and leaves is paramount. Attend this seminar to get the essential guidance and insight you need to avoid missteps in this minefield of federal and state laws. Benefits for You - Get up to speed on  more...

Sharepoint Server 2007 (MOSS) Workshop in Bangalore ...007 (MOSS). You will learn how to assemble and configure business solutions by using and extending the portal and web content management features of MOSS as well as other server-side services such as the Business Data Catalog, Forms Services, Excel Services and Report Center. Course Pre-Requsites: Attendees should have professional development experience with Visual Studio 2005, the  more...

Workplace Investigations Master the ins and outs of workplace investigations before you're faced with a lawsuit. Join us for this innovative seminar and stay abreast of the latest issues surrounding workplace investigations in New York. Understand the intricacies of properly conducting, concluding and documenting an investigation. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding interviewing. Avoid problems down the road  more...

Employee Discharge and Documentation When can flawed documentation be worse than none at all? Recent cases emphasize that conducting an effective investigation is critical when it comes to human rights and discrimination complaints. You need practical strategies to address sensitive issues in the workplace - including a solid performance management strategy that will limit your liability and minimize potential damages. Register for  more...

Time Off: State and Federal Laws on Employee Leave, Vacations and Holidays Get up to date on ADA amendments, new FMLA regulations and other cutting-edge leave issues. Do your employees ever need to show up for work? Sometimes it may seem like the answer is no. Laws regarding leave and time off benefits are among the most perplexing aspects of dealing with employees in today's workplace due to the various complex and confusing laws involved. The constantly evolving laws  more...

The 8 Greatest Estate Planning Techniques Master the intricacies of estate planning today and help your clients plan for tomorrow. Help your clients save money and tears down the road - learn all the latest and most effective techniques for dealing with the uncertainty of estate planning in today's politically charged atmosphere. The estate tax may change, but your clients' peace of mind doesn't need to. Give your clients the security  more...

The Uniform Commercial Code Article 9 Update ... that secured lending can be safe and profitable for your business. Register today! Benefits for You - Get up to speed on revised UCC Article 9 categories and types of collateral - Make sense of the priorities between competing security interests and liens - Find out what lenders need to know about how UCC changes affect crop liens - Comply with critical time lines when your debtor changes its  more...

Employee Handbooks: Everything You Need to Know to Keep You Out of Trouble Protect your organization - know the ins and outs of employee handbooks. Is it better to have an employee handbook or not to have one in today's litigious society? Will regulatory agencies look at your company more favorably, and what will they look for? Is it better to write your own or order one online? Long or short? How often to update it? These and other pertinent questions will be the topic  more...

The Basics of Business Banking Litigation, Default, Workout, Repossession, Foreclosure and Bankruptcy: A Secured Lender's Perspe ...es arising in defaulted loan situations involving secured business loans. Hear about the latest trends in lien avoidance. Get all your toughest questions answered regarding automatic stay issues. We'll show you how to overcome any obstacles you may encounter - including issues surrounding reaffirmation. Whether you are new to the field or have years of experience, you'll walk away with the  more...

Health Insurance Boot Camp ...ery day it's in the newspaper, on the Internet and in our businesses - the rising cost of health care versus the high cost of turnover in a low unemployment environment. Employers want to provide a benefit package that will help retain employees, and yet they have to wrestle with the increasing costs of overhead and creating enough of a profit margin to stay in business. Attend this seminar  more...

Unclaimed Property Reporting Unclaimed property - what's it all about? Find out how to prevent costly audits, fines and penalties. How does your company account for uncashed payroll and accounts payable checks? How does your company handle aged customer credits? Do you have unclaimed dividends, gift certificates or unidentified remittances that have not been claimed by the owner? These items may represent unclaimed property  more...

Best Practices in ADA, FMLA and Workers' Compensation Get updated on ADA, FMLA and workers' compensation interplay issues - and find out what's on the horizon. As an employer in Georgia, you're faced with an ever-changing maze of laws increasing your obligations to employees who cannot, will not or should not work. Join us for this seminar and find out exactly what you need to know about recent ADA and FMLA updates - and how they interact with  more...

Fully Funded vs. Self-Funded Health Benefits: Which Option Is Best for Your Organization? Meet the challenges ahead - discover which funding option is best for your health benefits plan. Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on the components of an effective benefit strategy. Understand the intricacies of HRAs, FSAs and HSAs. Get a handle on the risks and potential rewards of self-funding your health plans. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and your  more...

Managing Absenteeism Do you have the latest and most effective strategies for managing absenteeism in your company? Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on managing employee absences in New Brunswick. Understand the intricacies of attendance management. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding human rights. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and your company - find out  more...

Covenants Not to Compete How to avoid the pitfalls of noncompete agreements - what you don't know could hurt you. Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the latest issues relating to restrictive covenants. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about the law of trade secrets and confidential information. You'll get an inside look at how to respond to  more...

Real Estate Development From Beginning to End ...nging constantly, you need a sound blueprint to keep your business safe. By attending this seminar, you'll not only build skills and learn techniques you can use the next day, but you'll walk away with a practical approach for confronting even the toughest real estate development dilemmas. Benefits for You - Avoid common pitfalls by mastering the entitlement process - Valuable tips from a  more...

Real Estate Law From A to Z Protect your organization - know the ins and outs of real estate law. Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on the legal concepts related to real estate. Understand the intricacies of real estate transactions. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding assessments and property taxation. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and your company - find out exactly  more...

HIPAA Audits It's been five years since HIPAA took effect - are you still compliant? Discover how to best respond to HIPAA investigations and audits, and how to reduce the likelihood of fines. Stop wondering if your organization is compliant - know that it is. Register for this seminar today! The lack of case law - along with uncertainties in the interpretation of HIPAA regulations - has left many people  more...

Human Resource Audits: Auditing Your Procedures, Documentation and Policies Take the headaches out of HR audits - learn essential strategies for staying in compliance. Join us for this seminar and learn how to ensure your human resource forms, policies and procedures are compliant with the law. You'll also learn how human resource audits can help keep your office and your company on the cutting edge of human resource administration. Attend and you'll discover a road map  more...

Medical Records Law Don't be caught off guard. You could be breaching the confidentiality of patients without even realizing it! Get surefire techniques for avoiding complaints, penalties and even lawsuits - learn to tackle even the toughest medical records dilemmas in just one day! In today's changing legal landscape, staying current is crucial to avoid costly fines and time-consuming legal battles. Attend this  more...

Media Relations for Government Officials Do you have the latest and most effective strategies for interacting with the press? Register for this seminar and get strategies on how to effectively, ethically and legally interact with the news media. You'll get an inside look at how to respond to confusing issues surrounding public records and open meeting laws, as well as a host of other legal and practical issues. Attend this seminar and  more...

Workplace Privacy and Human Rights Discover how to navigate the minefields of workplace privacy and human rights with ease. Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the latest trends on how privacy and human rights laws apply in the workplace. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about employee monitoring, including email and Internet surveillance. You'll get an  more...

New Updates to Business Tax ...business tax updates. Register for this information-packed seminar and get a win-win approach to financial considerations related to business taxes. Hear about the latest trends in case law. Get all your toughest questions answered regarding goods and services tax. Find out how you can prosper in spite of complex laws and changing legal standards in Alberta. We'll show you how to overcome any  more...

Multistate Taxation: Income, Sales and Use, and Beyond ...business' tax risks ... and get tips for managing them. Mistakes made when collecting, paying or reporting tax can result in your business incurring serious liabilities - for taxes, interest and penalties. This seminar provides the perfect opportunity to get the most current information on all aspects of complicated multistate taxation. Learn from leading tax experts how to determine what  more...

Employment-Related Records ...dkeeping laws. Developing and maintaining employment and business records are extremely important components of any organization's operations. Don't miss this opportunity to get advice on how to best address the records challenges that matter most to you. Enroll today! Benefits for You - Avoid ugly surprises - know exactly what recordkeeping is required at state and federal levels - Improve  more...

Tax Issues for Technology Companies ...technology companies are confusing and numerous - is your business at risk? Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the latest tax issues relating to technology companies. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about state and local tax nexus. You'll get an inside look at how to respond to confusing issues surrounding property tax  more...

Approval and Funding of Infrastructure Discover how to navigate the minefields of infrastructure approval and funding. Colorado and the West face increasing needs for infrastructure, including highways, transit, electrical transmission, power, pipelines and water. At the same time, securing financing and governmental approvals for such infrastructure is often becoming more difficult. Attend this one-day seminar and get both essential  more...

Payroll Management ...ies on even small errors can be extremely costly for your business ... reduce your company's risk by signing up for this seminar today! Benefits for You - Use effective recordkeeping to protect your company and your employees - Discover essential skills for dealing with wage deductions - Calculate overtime properly - every time - Take the headaches out of administering paid and  more...

Oracle 11i Financials ...Business Suite Essentials for Implementers Oracle E-Business Suite 11i Financials is a complex, powerful tool for organizations to integrate and manage their entire set of financial processes and functions. The Oracle 11i E-Business Suite Financials Certified Consultant has proficiency and knowledge in key areas of implementation such as Oracle general ledger financial controls, journal entry  more...

Cross-Border Tax Issues ...oss-border tax rules are confusing and numerous is your business at risk? Mistakes made in cross-border tax can result in your business incurring serious liabilities for taxes, interest and penalties. This seminar provides the perfect opportunity to get the most current information on all aspects of complicated cross-border issues. Learn from leading tax experts about the Canadian and U.S.  more...

Understanding the Current CGL Policy Understanding the Current CGL Policy - Discover how to navigate the minefields of CGL policies with ease. Attend this enlightening seminar and enhance your understanding of the current CGL policy. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about independent counsel issues. You ll get an inside look at how to respond to confusing issues surrounding  more...

Strategies to Reduce Medicare Billing Errors Strategies to Reduce Medicare Billing Errors - Shrinking reimbursement in today s medical practices makes staying on top of claim denials more critical than ever before. Medicare is typically one of the largest payers for most practices, and understanding the importance of managing and reducing or eliminating these denials is crucial to any medical practice. Denial management is one of the most  more...

Fundamentals of Acquisition Transactions Fundamentals of Acquisition Transactions - How to avoid the pitfalls of acquisition transactions what you don t know could hurt you. Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on current developments in agreements. Understand the intricacies of mergers and acquisitions. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding qualified plans. Avoid problems down the road by protecting  more...

Ethics for Accountants Ethics for Accountants - Protect your organization know the ins and outs of ethics for accountants. In today s post-Sarbanes-Oxley and litigious world, CPAs continue to have substantial exposure both to regulatory discipline and as defendants in litigation. This comprehensive seminar will bring you up to date on the ethical rules and practices governing accountants. Register today and get  more...

Financial Statement Analysis: Understand and Interpret Financial Results for Better Management, Investment and Credit Decisions ... Find out what financial statements really reveal about a business and where to find the best research sources for comparative statement data. You ll learn to uncover critical information by reading between the lines of balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements. The financial statements of a company tell a story learn how to uncover that story. This Seminar Will Provide: A  more...

How To Write A Response-Producing Sales Letter ...es letter tips, this teleconference will arm you and your business with powerful, proven pointers for making every letter you write more readable, more effective, more profitable. Among the many valuable takeaways from this session, you ll learn (1) Rules for writing copy that gets read and responded to (2) How long your sales letter should be in order to optimize response (3) What you  more...

Advanced Issues in Payroll: Problem Solving and Beyond ...ies on even small errors can be extremely costly for your business. Attend this seminar and get the essential guidance and insight you need to navigate the minefield of federal and state laws governing proper compensation of employees. Benefits for You Discover essential skills for dealing with deductions from pay Calculate overtime properly every time Take the headaches out of  more...

The Basics of Employment Claims, Workers' Compensation Claims and the Interplay Between the Two Employment and Workers' Compensation Claims - Protect your organization know how labor laws interact with workers compensation. Register for this information-packed seminar and get a win-win approach to defenses to workers compensation claims. Hear about the latest trends in workers compensation law. Get all your toughest questions answered regarding reasonable accommodation. Find out how  more...

Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Making the Distinction Employee vs. Independent Contractor - Learn how to differentiate between employees and independent contractors and prevent costly mistakes. Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the latest issues relating to independent contractors. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about Illinois new Employee Classification Act. You ll get  more...

Minimizing Credit Card Processing Fees Minimizing Credit Card Processing Fees - For most retailers, payment processing costs represent more than 2 percent of sales. Effective management can reduce these costs by one third or more and the savings can be even more dramatic for retailers selling through direct marketing channels such as e-commerce, mail and telephone orders, and infomercials where processing costs can run 50 percent  more...

When Wages are Not FICA Wages When Wages are Not FICA Wages - Do you know what is not considered wages by the IRS, thereby exempting those monies from FICA tax? If not, this teleconference will be beneficial to you in helping reduce employer liability for FICA taxes on money that is not wages. You already know that any cash or non-cash remuneration received for employment, unless specifically exempt, is considered wages  more...

All You Need to Know About the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act but Didn't Know to Ask ...y falters and the credit crisis continues, help keep your business out of a lawsuit by better understanding and learning more about the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, who is affected, what debts are covered, who enforces it and how you can collect more money while following the law. Failing to properly train collectors is a top reason companies get sued. Don t let this happen to you. This  more...

Writing Job Descriptions Are Your Job Descriptions Effective? - Sign up for this teleconference and get insider knowledge on writing job descriptions. Find out how to create and maintain job descriptions to increase employee productivity and decrease potential liability. Learn the essentials of what to include and what not to include in your job descriptions. Our expert speaker will provide practical insight on  more...

Risk Management in Telephone Triage: Lessons Learned From Telephone Triage Litigation ...d two methods to decrease the risk of litigation. Lorman Business Center, Inc. dba Lorman Education Services, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association Continuing Education Approval Program Committee, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. This program qualifies  more...

Boot Camp for QuickBooks by Lorman Education Services Boot Camp for QuickBooks by Lorman Education Services - In 90 information-packed minutes, you ll learn what you need to know to perform the most common QuickBooks tasks: setting up the accounting system, writing checks, invoicing customers and receiving payments, and entering and paying bills. You ll explore the meaning of critical QuickBooks concepts like opening balance equity, undeposited  more...

Risk Assessment: Identify, Prioritize and Quantify Risk Within Your Manufacturing Operations ...Risk assessment is now becoming an integral part of doing business in the present-day complex industrial world. All new projects and process and manufacturing operations require that businesses and companies perform risk assessments to proactively identify potential inherent risks and take steps to mitigate these risks to acceptable levels (to protect workers and public from unintended  more...

Due Diligence in the Real Estate Process Due Diligence in the Real Estate Process - This teleconference will provide an overview of the due diligence process to ensure a sound investment decision is made at the outset regarding site acquisition and its future prospects for development depending upon the state of title, availability of utilities, ability to obtain permits or approvals, review of financial documents and environmental  more...

A Practical Approach to Developing a Wellness Program A Practical Approach to Developing a Wellness Program - Wellness is a proven strategy for keeping employees healthy and controlling health costs. You will learn practical tips on how to develop a successful wellness program for your employees from one of the most experienced wellness professionals in the country. You will find out how you can develop your program so that employees participate and  more...

Tax Updates and Incentives of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act Tax Updates and Incentives of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act - This teleconference will explore the additions, modifications and extensions made by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to the energy tax provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, and will analyze structures that may be employed to monetize or shift the tax credits and other attributes from the developer of  more...

Confidentiality of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Records Substance Abuse and Mental Health Records: What Can You Release? - This teleconference will focus on the confidentiality of mental health, and alcohol and drug abuse patient records. Ms. Gordon will discuss federal and state laws applicable to these highly protected records and participants will review the circumstances under which these sensitive records may or may not be disclosed. A number of  more...

Proactive Strategies to Reduce Your Workers' Compensation Premiums Proactive Strategies to Reduce Your Workers' Compensation Premiums - Workers Compensation, born of a Prussian social insurance scheme, has morphed into a complex medico-legal quagmire that serves neither the interests of the employee, nor the employer. However, by understanding that workers compensation is more than insurance, simple tools may be employed to reduce the likelihood of incurring  more...

Wage and Hour Issues Surrounding Telecommuters Wage and Hour Issues Surrounding Telecommuters - Many employers offer their employees the opportunity to work from home either on a regular or temporary basis. While the flexibility of a telecommuting arrangement can benefit both the employer and the employee, allowing a nonexempt employee to work at home can lead to a minefield of wage and hour issues that an employer must carefully navigate to  more...

Behavioral Based Interviewing: From Planning to Execution Behavioral-Based Interviewing - This teleconference is adapted from the Competency Management Incorporated award-winning behavioral-based interviewer training programs. You will gain practical information on how to build and conduct highly effective and legally defensible interviews. Topics cover the appropriate information you should be going after, how to obtain it and how to evaluate it in a  more...

The Manufacturing Deduction: What Is It and Who Qualifies? The Manufacturing Deduction: What Is It and Who Qualifies? - This teleconference provides a technical overview of the Section 199 deduction. Participants will review the various requirements of Section 199, as well as fact patterns/examples illustrating these requirements. Attendees will be able to understand the requirements for calculating the Section 199 deduction, including qualified  more...

Workplace Wellbeing: The Path to Enhanced Productivity ...are at the forefront of a growing global recognition that business productivity is both positively and negatively affected by workforce health. Whereas HR was previously focused on managing health care costs, attention is now increasingly directed towards managing health and wellness initiatives aimed at improving workforce health on a sustainable long-term basis. ROI has become the key metric  more...

Creating and Maintaining a Domestic Partner Benefits Policy: New Laws and Recent Trends Creating a Domestic Partner Benefits Policy - Many employers offer benefits to the domestic partners of their employees. However, employers frequently struggle with various legal and administrative questions such as what benefits to offer, what type proof of domestic partnership should be requested, how to tax the benefits and if they are required to or prohibited from offering certain benefits.  more...

The Basics of Finance Learn to Read and Understand Balance Sheets Income Statements and Cash Flow Statements ...business are you fluent? Each company s success is measured by its bottom line a basic knowledge of finance terminology is essential in today s business world. In this information-packed seminar, you ll get an in-depth look at the three basic financial statements the balance sheet, the income statement and the cash flow statement. Find out how they tie together and how they re created from  more...

Form 5500 What You Need to Know to File How to avoid the pitfalls of Form 5500 what you don t know could hurt you. This seminar is for those working in employee benefits who want to expand their knowledge about Form 5500 and related schedules. Form 5500 is a complex information return designed to meet the needs of three government agencies. Because of the numerous types of plans and sponsors, it is not always clear which plans are  more...

HSAs HRAs FSAs How They Can Reduce Your Cost and Increase Your Benefits Concerned about rising health insurance costs and how your company may be impacted? Costs of health insurance continue to soar and you need to become ever more creative in establishing your employee benefit programs. Attend this innovative seminar and learn how to supplement your medical insurance plan with other benefit programs to keep costs in check and still offer full medical coverage.  more...

Best Practices in Workers Compensation Pre-Existing Injuries Repeat Claimants Permanency Issues and Legal Terminations Protect your organization discover the latest best practices for workers compensation. Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on post-injury actions. Understand the intricacies of healing period issues. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding medical legal cause in workers compensation. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and your company find out exactly  more...

Performance Evaluations of Employees ...business results? Even with a recession, the talent war rages on. Good people who embody your culture and give you their discretionary effort are hard to find and often hard to keep. Join us for this must-attend seminar and get surefire techniques for overcoming challenges surrounding performance monitoring and coaching. Solve your toughest problems regarding engagement and its impact on  more...

Buying and Selling a Business and Business Valuations ...ure nothing gets overlooked get on the road to success in business sales, purchase and valuation. Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on structure issues. Understand the intricacies of purchase and sale agreements. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding closing documents. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and your company find out exactly what  more...

Oracle 10g Dataguard Release 2 ...pportunity to apply what they have learned to meet stated business requirements reinforces skills. Learn To: a Use Data Guard to achieve a highly available Oracle Database a Create physical and logical standby databases a Use Enterprise Manager Grid Control to manage the Data Guard configuration Audience: a Database Administrators a Support Engineer a Technical Consultant  more...

Oracle Database 10g Data Guard Administration Release 2 ...pportunity to apply what they have learned to meet stated business requirements reinforces skills. This course counts towards the Hands-on course requirement for the Oracle Database 10g Administrator Certification. Only instructor-led inclass or instructor-led online formats of this course will meet the Certification Hands-on Requirement. Self Study CD-Rom and Knowledge Center courses are  more...

Oracle R12 Financials ...Business Suite Financials applications automate and streamline all your financial business processes for enterprisewide daily business intelligence that lets you make more informed decisions, improve operations, and reduce costs. A unified data model provides a single accurate view of all your financial information, including a 360-degree view of your customers. Oracle Financials, running on  more...