Instructor Led Business Owners Training

Effective Purchasing Management Seminar DESCRIPTION: A firm which utilizes materials and supplies must effectively manage the purchasing function. Purchasing management considers a lot of factors, such as inventory, inventory costs, availability of supply and quality of suppliers. In order to have an outstanding purchasing operations, an excellent vendor relations, systematic demand, forecasting, and ordering system must be present.  more...

Basic Supervisory Skills Training OBJECTIVE: By the end of the seminar, you should be able to: understand the logic, concepts, principles and techniques of effective supervision; study and analyze the application of planning, organizing, leading and controlling; use the knowledge/ skills learned to develop and refine plans in solving important organizational problems TARGET PARTICIPANTS: Managers, supervisors, and business  more...

Supply Chain Management Seminar DESCRIPTION: Supply Chain Management is regarded as a systematic business process that includes functions such as efficient purchasing, inventory, and logistics management. The seminar will focus on how to maintain an adequate supply of goods in the warehouse, while minimizing inventory costs at the same time. It will teach how to forecast demand, and place orders efficiently. The  more...

Interpreting and Managing Charterparty for Supply Veessels 23-25 April 2012 OSV Owners and the Charterers engage in very complex and high risk ventures with the prime objective of maximizing returns and minimization of risks. There is no benefit for either Party to be entangled in commercial or contractual disputes. But due to the abundance of uncertaintiesa ™ in the Offshore E & P business, priorities of the parties may differ, giving rise to conflicts. Conflicts  more...

Google Adwords For Businesses ...rmance of ads. Target Student: This course is for small business owners, members of marketing departments, those seeking a career change wishing to become Google AdWords professionals, and web designers seeking to offer AdWords as an additional service to clients. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: describe the fundamentals of online advertising and Google  more...

Sales and Use Tax ...and the sales and use tax complexities that confound many business owners. You will 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 - register today! Benefits for You - Stay off the revenue department's radar with compliant tax  more...

Labour Standards Code 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 Labour Standards Code savvy your company has been looking for. Let local experts teach you how to create compliant practices and bulletproof  more...

Sales and Use Tax in Wisconsin and Illinois ...llinois sales and use tax complexities that confound many business owners. You will find out what's taxable, the best way to handle nexus issues and how to survive 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 - Know your sales tax obligations and keep your organization audit-ready - Don't  more...

New Era of Estate Planning Benefits strong Master the intricacies of estate planning today and help your clients plan for tomorrow. /strong 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  more...

Understanding the Impact of Health Care Reform on Employers Benefits strong Health care reform will impact all employers. Don't wait - Get the information you need now! /strong Health care reform is one of the most significant pieces of legislation since the creation of the Medicare program in the 1960s. Register now and learn about the latest developments with this legislation including what is currently being enforced. This is an opportunity for  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. Gain winning strategies for navigating the labyrinth of tax increment financing issues. Solve your toughest problems regarding new market tax  more...

Current Issues in Storm Water Regulation Benefits strong Save money by avoiding costly mistakes in storm water management. /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 will get answers to all your questions, such as: What new case and policy decisions impact my practices? What are the latest trends in the water  more...

Landlord and Tenant Law Benefits strong Learn valuable techniques on interpreting and implementing key landlord-tenant law basics. /strong From the rental agreement to security deposits and eviction actions, you need to stay on top of all aspects of landlord-tenant law. Register today for this informative seminar and get clarification on how to perform key property management duties without hassle. You will find out  more...

Workplace Investigations Benefits strong Protect your organization - know the ins and outs of workplace investigations. /strong Whether the issue is a harassment complaint, a threat of workplace violence or another workplace dispute - prompt, fair and thorough investigations are essential to your ability to make sound employment decisions and minimize legal risks. This seminar will provide you with practical guidance  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 When you are faced with a claim how well you rise to the challenge can significantly impact your payroll costs. 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  more...

Employee vs. Independent Contractor Benefits strong Learn how to differentiate between employees and independent contractors - and prevent costly mistakes. /strong 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 distinguishing between employee and independent contractor. You  more...

Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace Benefits strong Discover how to navigate the minefields that drugs and alcohol can bring to the workplace. /strong Join us for this must-attend seminar and get surefire techniques for overcoming challenges surrounding drugs and alcohol in the workplace. Gain winning strategies for navigating discrimination issues. Solve your toughest problems regarding drug testing without worry. Avoid problems  more...

Affirmative Action Compliance Benefits strong Affirmative action regulations are constantly evolving - have your practices evolved with them? /strong Attend this cutting-edge seminar and get helpful strategies on the OFCCP compliance audit. You will gain a clear understanding of who is covered by federal affirmative regulations. Meet the challenges ahead and find out what you need to know about current trends in enforcement  more...

Employee Discharge and Documentation Benefits strong When can flawed documentation be worse than none at all? /strong The stakes are high. Valuable management time can be compromised. Lawsuits are on the rise. Whether supervising one employee or dozens, handling discharge and documentation issues is often a manager's worst nightmare. What's more, courts and juries are providing a jolting wake-up call for those who fail to meet the  more...

Medical Marijuana and the Workplace Benefits strong Discover how to navigate the minefields that medical marijuana laws can bring to the workplace. /strong Join us for this must-attend seminar and get surefire techniques for overcoming workplace challenges surrounding legalization of medical marijuana. Gain winning strategies for navigating discrimination issues. Solve your toughest problems regarding drug testing without worry.  more...

Microsoft Excel Benefits strong Need an Excel productivity boost? /strong You can now learn simple tricks and understand new features that will make you instantly more proficient using Excel ! Most Excel users are underutilizing this software. Start using the full power of Excel , and learn cool Excel tips that will make you the 'go-to' person in your office! Register today and get the information to make you a  more...

Pay Equity Act Benefits strong Employers are responsible for ensuring that pay equity exists in their establishments. /strong As a company changes, positions can be added or positions can change. Failure to stay in compliance with the Pay Equity Act can be costly, both financially and to your company's reputation. Attend this seminar and get the tools you need to assess your compensation program and ensure  more...

EEOC Compliance Benefits strong Save on costly discrimination lawsuits - keep your company's policies up-to-date. /strong Stay informed of current issues and recent court decisions 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 reporting  more...

Current Issues in Storm Drainage Benefits strong Are you ready for the next rainy day? /strong Failing to stay on top of current issues related to storm drainage regulation is risky. In this seminar, you'll get answers to all your questions, such as 'What are the latest trends in the water quality arena?' Here is your chance to learn - in just one day - the facts about current legal issues, monitoring and inspection, the  more...

Exploring the International Financial Reporting Standards Benefits strong Protect your organization - get ready for IFRS. /strong Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on the U.S. adoption plan and time line of IFRS. Understand the key differences between IFRS and GAAP. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding the presentation of financial statements under IFRS. Avoid problems down the road by preparing yourself and your company  more...

Employment-Related Records Benefits strong Protect your organisation - know the ins and outs of employment-related records. /strong In one day you can learn about best practices in dealing with employment records. Attend this seminar and get the legal and practical information you need to ensure compliance with legal requirements, maximize the benefits to your organization and deal with the effects of technology such as  more...

Understanding the Current CGL Policy Benefits strong Discover how to navigate the minefields of CGL policies with ease. /strong 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 will get an inside look at how to respond to confusing issues surrounding reservation of  more...

Surviving the HR Audit Benefits strong Take the headaches out of HR audits - learn essential strategies for staying in compliance. /strong Having the correct policies and procedures in place can make the difference between thousands of dollars in legal fees and litigation free environment. The proactive task of determining what polices are needed and what policies and procedures are in place is a necessary measure in  more...

Time Off: State and Federal Laws on Employee Leave, Vacations and Holidays Benefits strong Get up-to-date on ADA amendments, new FMLA regulations and other cutting-edge leave issues. /strong 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.  more...

Nuts and Bolts of Payroll Taxes Benefits strong Protect your organization - know the ins and outs of payroll taxes. /strong Attend this seminar and obtain a better understanding of the interplay between state and federal tax issues, including treatment of various types of workers, benefits provided to those workers and treatment of nontraditional compensation for tax purposes. Whether you are new to the field or have years of  more...

Practical and Legal Issues of Employee Wellness Programs Benefits strong Ensure nothing gets overlooked - get on the road to success in employee wellness programs. /strong With health benefit costs on the rise, many employers are using targeted, coordinated wellness programs as a last line of defense to their burgeoning health insurance budgets. When designing and implementing such programs, most employers don't think about the ADA, HIPAA, EEOC, DOL,  more...

OSHA's Recordkeeping Rules Benefits strong OSHA has been stepping up enforcement ... are you in compliance? /strong Attend this seminar and get up-to-date information on the latest OSHA regulations and other developments. In one day you will learn what to expect from an OSHA inspection and how records should be handled. You will also learn about the education and training requirements that are needed for employees. Listen  more...

Collection Law: The Good, the Bad and the Profitable Benefits strong Discover how to navigate the minefields of collection law with ease. /strong Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on important collection practices. Understand the intricacies of a typical collection case. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding judgment collection procedures. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and your company - find  more...

Workplace Investigations Benefits strong Protect your organization - know the ins and outs of workplace investigations. /strong Whether the issue is a harassment complaint, a threat of workplace violence or another workplace dispute - prompt, fair and thorough investigations are essential to your ability to make sound employment decisions and minimize legal risks. This seminar will provide you with practical guidance  more...

Advanced 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 - Become savvier in your field by knowing the details of Arkansas  more...

Overview of Entity Structures, Allocations and Schedule K-1 Preparations for Pass-Through Entity Structures Benefits strong Avoid costly mistakes in K-1 reporting! /strong The Internal Revenue Service's Schedule K-1 Matching Program has brought increased attention to the importance of properly preparing the Schedule K-1 and then properly interpreting and reporting the information on the taxpayer's tax return. This seminar will look at the tax rules applicable to partnerships, LLCs and S  more...

Employee Leave Issues Benefits strong Are you tangled in a web of confusing leave laws? /strong The laws and regulations on employee leave, vacations and holidays are complex and confusing. This seminar will provide a map for the maze of provincial and federal rules. Find out what your responsibilities are for leaves under the Employment Standards Act. Discover how to clearly define return-to-work job duties. By  more...

LLCs, LLPs and Partnerships: Organization and Operation Benefits strong Steer clear of the common pitfalls that plague business entities. /strong Choosing the proper form of business entity is crucial to the success of a new business, and more and more small businesses are choosing entity options such as LLCs and LLPs. Unfortunately, many businesses are unprepared for the legal and tax consequences associated with these entities. Attend this seminar  more...

Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Making the Distinction Benefits strong Learn how to differentiate between employees and independent contractors - and prevent costly mistakes. /strong 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 the Illinois' Employee Classification Act. You'll get an inside  more...

Employee Handbooks: Keeping Your Policies Up To Date Benefits strong How to avoid the pitfalls of employee handbooks - what you don't know could hurt you /strong Learn from experienced management-side labor and employment lawyers how to get the most out of your organization's employee handbook. We'll cover what state and federal laws say you must have in a handbook, what you ought to seriously consider for your handbook and what should not be  more...

Overtime and the Salaried Employee: A Disaster Waiting to Happen Benefits strong Protect your organization - know the ins and outs of overtime. /strong What do you do when you discover that you haven't been paying overtime to eligible employees? If employees sue you, how far back into the past can they go to seek payment? Limitation periods for overtime are complex. Attend this seminar and gain a better understanding of the potential liability of unpaid  more...

Connecticut State and Local Tax Issues ...d the state and local 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 state and local 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 - Determine what's taxable and what's exempt - the easy way  more...

Managing Absenteeism Benefits strong Do you have the latest and most effective strategies for managing absenteeism in your company? /strong Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on managing employee absences in Alberta. 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  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...

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...

Real Estate Development From Beginning to End The basics are the same in good times and in bad - learn them from the experts. Developing real estate is tough - its even tougher in a down economy. Learn what others are doing to maneuver through and succeed in these challenging times. Each link in the complex and multifaceted real estate development process affects the success of the project. Do you have every angle covered? This seminar  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...

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...

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...

Cross-Border Tax Issues Cross-Border Tax Issues - Cross-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  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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Managing Workplace Health - Many Canadian companies 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  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...

Performance Evaluations of Employees Is your performance management driving 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  more...

Buying and Selling a Business and Business Valuations Ensure 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...