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Predictive Analytics World ...e 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 In the current 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  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 This course is aimed 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.  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...

Bankruptcy Benefits strong Get up to speed on bankruptcy practice - you can't afford not to. /strong In today's economy, many corporations and individuals are dealing with bankruptcy either directly or indirectly. Attend this seminar to expand your bankruptcy expertise and get updated on current bankruptcy law developments. Hear about the latest trends in lien avoidance and preference actions. Get answers  more...

Employment-Related Records Benefits strong Protect your organization - know the ins and outs of employment-related records issues. /strong In one day you can learn a hassle-free way to keep your records audit-ready. Attend this seminar and get the legal and practical information you need to ensure compliance with recordkeeping laws. Developing and maintaining employment and business records are extremely important  more...

Medical Records Law Benefits strong Save time and money by improving your organization's efficiency in handling medical records. /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, staying current is crucial to avoid costly fines and time-consuming legal battles.  more...

Administering the Family and Medical Leave Act Under the New Regulations Benefits strong Get relief for leave headaches. Write the proper prescription for complex leave issues. /strong Don't fall into the same traps others have. Take the first step toward minimizing your liability - attend this seminar and get practical tips on how to effectively navigate through complex FMLA issues. Failing to comply with the complicated requirements of this law can result in  more...

Managing Employee Documentation and Discharge Benefits strong Don't be caught unaware. Learn about the traps that await the unwary. /strong 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  more...

Charitable Nonprofits Benefits strong Charitable organizations are under increasing scrutiny - are you following the rules? /strong Successfully operating a tax-exempt California charitable corporation is complicated, particularly in light of post-Enron corporate governance rules and increasing focus and scrutiny by the Internal Revenue Service. Attend this seminar and get an overview of a broad range of corporate  more...

Sales and Use Tax Benefits strong Learn sales and use tax essentials now that will save money for your company or clients tomorrow. /strong You can avoid crippling fines and make tax audits manageable with an updated knowledge of Colorado sales and use tax rules and regulations. Attend this seminar and we'll help you identify the myriad of sales and use tax issues relevant to your company or clients. Register  more...

IRS Form 1099 Reporting: What You Need to Know Benefits strong The 1099 forms are confusing - Can you afford to only grasp 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  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...

Workers' Compensation Update BenefitsIf 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 future workers' comp costs and legal hassles with best practices from top experts in the field. Stop wasting valuable  more...

Economic Development Financing BenefitsAttend this seminar and learn about local, state and federal development financing programs. You'll learn tools and techniques for applying for funding and structuring your transactions to satisfy the various program requirements. You'll find out how local governments can use local, state and federal programs to attract and expand economic development activity, as well as how to overcome  more...

EEOC Compliance BenefitsStay 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 requirements and proper termination practices you need to stay in compliance with ever-evolving EEO  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...

Customer Service Professional Course 100: The Customer Service Professional Providing world class service shouldna ™t be an impossible questa or a personal ordeal. Like an athlete constantly in training, or a musician perfecting an instrument, you need to develop, evaluate, pace, and manage yourself as well as your performance. That means work, but it also means celebrating a job well done. How you feel about yourself  more...

Time Management The time in any given day is one of the few things that is given to us equally. Yet it feels totally different when we are using time in a way we choose for ourselves than it feels when our time seems to loom out of our control. We must ask the larger question of what is valuable in our lives, integrating personal and professional goals. Without a strong desire to live out certain values, time  more...

Proactive Project Management Although projects are temporary in nature, they do have a definite beginning and end. Since this feature makes them distinct from the normal ongoing work of a business, special management skills are required. With project teams becoming an increasingly important part of the modern organization, proactive management of each phase of a project is critical to success in the workplace. Crisis  more...

Five Star Teamwork Ita ™s a commonly used term in the language of business. Ita ™s essential for successfully competing in an ever-changing global marketplace. Ita ™s necessary in order to combat the tide of shrinking resources and meet the need of doing more with less. Ita ™s a strategy a a tool a a buzzword. The a ita is TEAMWORK. And it also happens to be one of the most misunderstood  more...

Secrets of Master Presenters The Art and Science of Selling Your Message "The effective presenter makes it easy for the audience to grasp ideas without having to work. The effective presentation story leads the audience to an irrefutable conclusion. The journey gives the audience a psychological comfort level that makes it easy for them to say 'YES' to whatever the presenter is proposing. Presenting...is selling." --Jerry  more...

Solving Problems and Making Decisions Whether or not it is their specific mission, most teams inside organizations are created to solve either one or a series of business problems. Even established tasks often present teams with new challenges, as business methods or workflows change. For these reasons, effective teams must know how to define and analyze problems and to make decisions that help reach desired outcomes. A solid  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 Benefits strong Sales and use tax laws 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  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...

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...

LLCs: Advanced Planning and Latest Trends Steer clear of the 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  more...

Michigan Business Taxes ...an business taxes - the modified gross receipts tax and the business income tax. Meet the challenges ahead and find out what you need to know about MBT credit provisions. These are just a few of the valuable tips we'll discuss at this must-attend seminar. You'll acquire the shrewd wisdom and good judgment necessary to succeed - no matter what challenges arise. Don't miss this opportunity to  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 Are you tangled in a web of confusing payroll and leave laws? Employee lawsuits and government agency enforcement actions for wage and hour violations are at an all-time high. In this environment, the potential costs to you and your company - both in terms of dollars and bad publicity - of mistakes in classifying employees, calculating compensable working time and overtime, and administering  more...

Sharepoint Server 2007 (MOSS) Workshop in Bangalore ... 2007 (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 Concerned about how UCC Article 9 has changed - and how your practices may be impacted? Attend this enlightening seminar and learn how to decipher revised Article 9 rules that seem to be causing the greatest problems in the commercial world. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about collateral descriptions. You'll get an inside look at how to  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 Protect your organization - know the ins and outs ofbankruptcy from the creditor's perspective. Register for this information-packed seminar and get an overview of common legal issues 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  more...

Health Insurance Boot Camp Concerned about how health insurance is changing - and how your practices may be impacted? What a dilemma! Every 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  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...

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 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...

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 Protect your organization - get the latest 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  more...

Multistate Taxation: Income, Sales and Use, and Beyond ...e 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...

Tax Issues for Technology Companies Tax laws pertaining to 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  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 Benefits Are you tangled in a web of confusing payroll laws? In today's competitive environment, the ability to effectively, economically and lawfully manage your company's payroll and leaves is paramount. You must stay current on the latest laws and trends - including Employment Standards Act issues - to keep labour costs down and consistent with legal requirements. Attend this  more...

Oracle 11i Financials 11i E-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  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...

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 Financial Statement Analysis - Spot the key performance indicators found and sometimes hidden in financial statements. Financial statement analysis is one of the most complicated and time-consuming tasks you ll face, but it is a key means of determining the financial health of a company financial statements often contain a gold mine of information if you know what to look for. Join us for  more...

How To Write A Response-Producing Sales Letter 5 Sales Letter Mistakes You Can t Afford to Make - Did you know that the single, most effective piece of advertising ever created is a direct mail sales letter? That s right. No bells. No whistles. No audio or video. Truth be told, the letter didn t even make a terribly good offer. But the copy told a great story that connected with the reader and got them to act. What about your sales letters?  more...

Advanced Issues in Payroll: Problem Solving and Beyond Advanced Payroll Issues - Are you tangled in a web of confusing payroll and leave laws? In today s competitive environment, the ability to effectively, economically and lawfully manage your company s payroll and leaves is paramount. You must stay current on the latest rules and regulations such as the FLSA and compensable working time to keep labor costs down and consistent with legal  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 All You Need to Know About the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act - As the economy 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  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 Risk Management in Telephone Triage - The telephone, once used merely as an appointment scheduling device, has become an integral part of provider patient interactions. Research indicates that approximately 20 to 28 percent of all primary health care is handled over the telephone. However, without proper training and accountability, telephone triage can result in improper diagnosis and management  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 Root Cause Risk Assessment - 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  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...

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 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...

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 Finance is the universal language of 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  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 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...

Oracle 10g Dataguard Release 2 What you will learn: Minimize the downtime associated with any outage and prevent data loss by learning how to use Oracle Data Guard. The course details Data Guard architecture as well as the creation of physical and logical standby databases. In addition, it examines the performance implications of using various Data Guard features and offers some troubleshooting tips. Learn to use Enterprise  more...

Oracle Database 10g Data Guard Administration Release 2 Minimize the downtime associated with any outage and prevent data loss by learning how to use Oracle Data Guard. The course details Data Guard architecture as well as the creation of physical and logical standby databases. In addition, it examines the performance implications of using various Data Guard features and offers some troubleshooting tips. Learn to use Enterprise Manager Grid Control  more...

Oracle R12 Financials R12 Oracle E-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,  more...