Money Telephone Seminars

User Requirements and Specification Fundamentals ...produce anything of value for the customer. The result is money and time wasted. This live audio conference helps those responsible for purchasing products or getting the right thing built generate requirements that ensure the solution solves the problem. This program provides a straightforward, understandable approach for eliciting and documenting good requirements. Benefits include: making  more...

Show Me the Money: Determining Return on Investment for People, Projects and Programs ...money!' is the mantra of the day. Senior leaders in private sector, public sector, and social sector organizations want to see value for investments made in people, projects and programs. This value, more than ever before, is defined in terms of return on investment. Until you can produce solid, verifiable numbers that prove the worth of investments, you may never gain the respect and leverage  more...

Students With Disabilities: How to Legally Discipline BenefitsDisabled students who are classified under IDEA or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are frequently the subject of student disciplinary proceedings in public school districts. It is imperative that public school district officials understand the obligations imposed by the statutes and how to fulfill these obligations. This live audio conference will help the person responsible for  more...

Documentation and Proof of Construction Delay ...money, especially in construction. Consequently, being able to determine and document delay is a crucial skill. This live audio conference will focus on the key terms, important contract provisions and the most successful approaches to the determination of delay. It will include a discussion of the importance of the critical path, the importance of the contemporaneous documentation and the  more...

Construction Management At-Risk Fundamentals ...ter ways to manage the risks associated with the time and money it takes to get from project concept to project completion. The adversarial nature of the traditional design-bid-build approach has led many to look for ways to create more collaborative approaches. Construction management at-risk is one such collaborative approach that is having more and more successes in the marketplace.  more...

Handling Your Post-Judgment Files ... keeping it, effectively enforcing it and collecting your money. The effective use of judgments and developing a strategy toward effective enforcement can be confusing. In this live audio conference, you will learn how to assure that your judgment is effective and can be enforced in and out of the jurisdiction where the judgment was entered. You will learn how judgment liens can be secured and  more...

Effective Collections: A Proactive Approach to Credit Management ...ave slow or nonpaying customers. How can you collect that money efficiently and quickly, and keep that money coming in? The credit crisis, high fuel costs, job losses, bankruptcies, foreclosures and the failing economy are all contributing to factories closing, job loss and business owners going out of business because they can't get paid. Learn how to take specific steps and use positive  more...

All You Need to Know About the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act but Didn't Know to Ask ...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, learn as much as you can about what constitutes a violation of the FDCPA and how you can avoid making those mistakes. This live audio conference is designed for credit and collection managers, attorneys,  more...

New Disclosures Required on the Credit Quality of Finance Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses under FASB ASU 2010-2 ... A financing receivable is a contractual right to receive money on demand or on fixed or determinable dates that is recognized as an asset by a company. Examples of financing receivables include loans, trade accounts receivable, notes receivable, credit card receivables and lease receivables. The new disclosure requirements at the end of a reporting period will become effective for both  more...

Current Hot Topics in Lease Escalations: Avoid Theft by Additional Rentals ... additional rentals. The killer lease forms in aggressive money market center cities can take the traditional incremental increases in operating expenses, real estate taxes and utility charges, and cause them to double the fixed rent in four to six years rather than in the traditional 12 to 15 years, even in or especially in a down market. Attend our audio conference to understand why and save  more...

Are Email Negotiation Blunders Costing You Money? How to Negotiate and Influence With Email ... you need to negotiate, it is too late to learn. How much money and sales have you lost with your inability to persuade and negotiate? Mastering persuasion and negotiation is literally the difference between knowing what you want and getting it, anytime, anyplace, from anybody. You will learn proven techniques developed from countless hours of negotiation research and studies into human  more...

When Wages are Not FICA Wages ...ou in helping reduce employer liability for FICA taxes on money that is not wages. You already know that any cash or noncash remuneration received for employment, unless specifically exempt, is considered wages subject to the FICA tax. This teleconference will examine the importance of determining whether wages are not FICA wages. You will learn about the various wages that are not considered  more...

Ethical Collections: The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Beyond ...money is increasingly challenging. One of the main rules of collecting is preventing the debtor from sidetracking the process. Never give the debtor ammunition to shoot back at the collector! We will show you how to avoid ethical and regulatory traps that can keep you from being an effective collector! We will guide you through the FDCPA, FCRA, ethical rules, trust account procedures, other  more...

Recruiting on a Limited Budget: Proven Low and No Cost Tools and Approaches BenefitsThere is a long and established history of recruiting professionals being asked to accomplish more with less around the world. A June 2010 poll recently revealed that while 73 percent of organizations expected the volume of recruiting activity in their organization to increase significantly in the current year, only 18 percent received an increase in budget on par with the forecasted  more...

Reverse Auctions: Current Issues and Opportunities ...ross the spectrum, organizations are seeking ways to save money on their operations. Certainly, gaining efficiencies in your procurement spending can make a tremendous difference on your bottom-line in the private sector and in saving precious budgetary resources in the public sector. How can you achieve 5 to 20 percent or more savings on much of what your organization spends on products and  more...

Current Issues in Florida Residential Evictions ...ary. These traps and obstacles translate to lost time and money for the landlord if not properly handled. The statutory notices can provide the tenant with an early dismissal of the eviction case if not done in strict compliance with the statutory requirements. With very little case law as guidance, an in-depth understanding of the procedural and substantive complexities is essential to the  more...

Using Payroll Audits to Detect Errors and Fraud ...al, you probably are expected to safeguard your company's money. Unfortunately, there is no typical picture of the fraud perpetrator and embezzlement of funds is all too common place, so you have your work cut out for you! An excellent place to start is with Jeffrey G. Matthews' 'Using Payroll Audits to Detect Errors and Fraud' teleconference. You will learn about what payroll fraud is and how  more...

Collection Strategies for Locating Hidden and Transferred Assets ...nt remedies to shut down pump and dump stock fraud, seize money, secure truckloads of assets, nullify fraudulent transfers and liens, and collect from the seemingly uncollectible. He provides practical techniques, legal theories and real life examples in an entertaining manner while illustrating extraordinary remedies such as TRO's, injunctions, pre-judgment attachments, messy replevins and  more...

Forums for Resolving Construction Disputes ...n turn out to be a worthwhile investment or throwing good money after bad. Often the difference is related to the forum that has been chosen to resolve the dispute. As a result, contractors and owners, and the attorneys who represent them, need to be familiar with the different options that exist for resolving construction disputes. This teleconference will focus on certain key aspects of these  more...

Return on Investment for Wellness Programs ... and health-conscious work force that will save employers money by keeping health insurance premiums down, reducing workers' compensation costs, and by increasing productivity and decreasing lost time. Implementing a plan takes time, attention and deserves a well thought-out strategy to ensure it is effective for the long-term health of your employees and your bottom line. Human resource,  more...

Insurance Claim Appeals BenefitsMany medical providers today are struggling at the number of claim denials and appeals that have to be performed to attempt to gain reimbursement from health care insurance providers, including Medicare and Medicaid. This teleconference will help you understand how first to establish when an appeal can be implemented, when to formally continue to disagree with their findings in writing  more...

Opportunities for Recycling Construction Waste and Demolition Debris BenefitsNationally and internationally, sustainable building is taking hold. One part of sustainable building is reusing and recycling materials during construction and demolition. More and more projects are requiring the recycling of materials during construction and demolition, and contractors and others will need to know how to potentially meet this requirement. This 90-minute teleconference  more...

Reports for Maintaining Compliance and Controlling Costs ...money is lost due to 'minor' payroll errors. Reviewing and working with certain payroll reports on weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis can prevent these errors from costing you money that adds up fast. One incorrect form sent to the IRS or a state agency could result in thousands of dollars in penalties. Failure to deduct insurance or other deductions from employees can also add up  more...

Construction Release Due Diligence ... your right to make a claim. In these recessionary times, money is tight and cash is king. Claims are at a premium. Pressure to make the schedule trumps claims administration. 'Do the work and we'll sort it out later' is the mantra of the modern construction project. And, it causes contractors to take their eye off the ball. They do things and they sign papers that prejudice their claims. This  more...

Opt-Out Incentives and Other Cost Cutting Measures for Health Plans BenefitsThe recent debate regarding health care reform has highlighted for the public what employers have known for years - health care is expensive. Employers have for years looked for creative ways to alleviate double digit annual increases in the cost of health coverage provided to its employees. Employers have toggled deductibles and co-payments, and they have implemented wellness programs and  more...

Understanding LEED for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance ...us opportunities exist to reduce their energy waste, save money, improve health and productivity, and exploit new technologies that have recently become available to help the environment. Learning Objectives - You will be able to explain the U.S. Green Building Council LEED Existing Buildings Operations Maintenance (2009) rating and certification system. - You will be able to identify  more...

A Road Map to Greening Our Residential Buildings: National Green Building Standards Review ...we are missing substantial ways to save energy, water and money, and discuss the new national green building standards that will affect you and your industry. You'll be exposed to new data and connections you've never seen before and have a new perspective on the importance of green building. Learning Objectives - You will be able to specify which systems will help save the most water and  more...

Successful Strategies for Shortening the Sales Cycle BenefitsIf we could take more control and shorten the sales cycle, we would earn more money, sell more and make our companies more profitable. In this teleconference, you will learn how to analyze your sales process and actively engage the prospect with each and every contact.  more...

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

Obtaining a Portion of the Stimulus Grant Funding BenefitsThis past year the federal government has provided a significant economic stimulus program that has been primarily implemented through grant funding. The Recovery Act (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 signed by President Obama on February 16, 2009) is the economic stimulus package of $787 billion. Because of the national scope of the economic situation, stimulus money has  more...

Legal Overview of Financial Records: Obtaining and Understanding the Information BenefitsMany offices today make use of paralegals or legal assistants not only in preparing documents but in reviewing them. Many attorneys rely on elementary representations of income such as the income stated on an income tax return for determining the available funds for child support and maintenance. In many cases, this may be sufficient, such as that of a W-2 wage earner. However, in those  more...

The Claims Process on Federal Government Contracts - Maximizing the Return on Your Investment BenefitsMany federal contractors incur additional costs for changes, delays, differing site conditions and contract terminations. However, all too often these contractors do not understand how to effectively seek compensation for these additional costs. This teleconference will help you understand the types of costs you can recover, the circumstances under which certain costs may be recovered and  more...

Fast-Track Construction: Opportunities and Challenges Management ...rs are attracted to fast-track construction for potential money and time savings, but may not be aware of trade-offs that may cause some project budget items to increase, including internal project management costs. Architects and engineers may not have a clear idea of how to plan and manage drawings and specification production to provide information when it is needed for construction in  more...

Uncovering Workers' Compensation Fraud BenefitsNationwide, fraud costs the insurance industry billions of dollars each year. It's sometimes called the hidden tax because each of us absorbs these monies in the cost of goods and services each year. Workers' compensation fraud impacts legitimate business owners. Workers' compensation premiums are based on numerous factors, and as a result, filing fraudulent claims drives up premiums for  more...

Engaging Stakeholders (and Raising Money) With Social Media for Nonprofits ...e effective at helping promote your mission - and raising money? Presented by nationally known nonprofit technology educator and strategist, John Kenyon, this teleconference will help you navigate the world of social media. The program includes a review of successful social media tactics, examples from nonprofits, person-to-person fundraising campaigns with results and lessons learned. You'll  more...

Google Wave(TM): Effective Uses and Applications for Businesses BenefitsGoogle Wave : Is it a social platform? A replacement for email? Is it the new app businesses need to survive in the next decade? Google Wave is none of these, all of these and just about anything you want it to be. Wave is a platform for development. This 90 minute teleconference will show you how everything from corporations to collegiate blogs are using Google Wave to save time, save  more...

Preventing Workers' Compensation Abuse nNationwide, workers' compensation abuse costs the insurance industry billions of dollars each year. It is sometimes called "The Hidden Tax" because each of us absorbs these monies in the costs of goods and services each year. This teleconference will give you a better understanding of workers' compensation abuse, keys to a successful investigation and how to avoid claim pitfalls. This  more...

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

Drafting Trusts in Estate Planning nEstate tax laws keep changing. Did you know that even though the estate tax exemption is predicted to stay at $3.5 million the lifetime gift tax exemption will stay at $1 million, leaving the door open to reduce the estate tax exemption back down to $1 million when Congress tries to balance the budget in a few years? In addition to estate taxes, clients' families need protection from probate, bad  more...

Using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis to Reduce Defects, Improve Quality and Make More Money ...nization to reduce defects, improve quality and make more money! n nThis easy tool asks these simple questions: n- What can go wrong? n- Where can it go wrong? n- How bad will it be? n- Can we see it coming? n- Should we try to prevent it? n nIf you can count to 10, multiply three numbers together and put numbers in sequence, then you too can do FMEA. n nFMEA's are best done by cross  more...

Tenancies in Common - Legal and Practical Issues ...t, we will consider types of workouts, methods of raising money for the distressed TIC deal, the treatment a master lease, voting issues and issues raised by the current bankruptcy cases of LandAmerica and DBL. This teleconference is critical for you to understand the bankruptcy and insolvency issues affecting TIC transactions, and will discuss negotiation and workout strategies designed to  more...

More Affordable and Sustainable Communities: The Role of Good Design for Workforce Housing nYou will see at least three dozen case studies of completed affordable workforce housing developments which were well-received by their neighbors and residents. These will be explained using images of plans and photos of the completed developments. This teleconference will help you understand how to successfully organize a community to engage rationally and creatively in the design of new housing  more...

Establishing Payment Arrangements: Beyond Net 30 ...ave slow or nonpaying customers. How can you collect that money efficiently and quickly and keep that money coming in? The credit crisis, high fuel costs, job losses, bankruptcies, foreclosures and the failing economy are all contributing to factories closing, job loss and business owners going out of business because they can't get paid. Maximize your in-house receivables, learn how to take  more...

Overcome Your Competition: Stand Out in a Crowded Marketplace ... professionals invest their time and their organizations' money along with leveraging high-priced resources in sales pursuits, but walk away with no fruit for their labor. This percentage varies from company to company, but on average the percentage of opportunities pursued and not closed is well over 50 percent! Extensive studies have proven this excessively high percentage is due to lack of  more...

Reclamation and Rehabilitation of Vacant Properties nDistressed real estate is easy to find in this market. To come out of the recession, just waiting for the economic cycle to change for the better may not be enough. Coming out of the recession will require new techniques. The sprawl model is dying and not just because of swings in energy prices. Consumers increasingly enjoy urban settings and lifestyles. This is driven by demographics and  more...

Pitfalls with Lean Implementation ...AIL to get the benefits they should. This wastes time and money, and disenfranchises the workforce. In extreme cases, it can lead to you being out of a job and the outright failure of your organization. Learn the classic reasons for this sad truth, the keys to success, and a practical and simple step-by-step process that dramatically increases your chances for success. This teleconference will  more...

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

Strategies Short of Foreclosure: Real Estate Short Sales and Beyond ...ingly entering into negotiated settlements to accept less money than is owed on a mortgage as an alternative to foreclosure. While the short sale is not a new concept, it has seen increased importance as a means of mitigating a lender's losses from the rapidly rising tide of foreclosures. This teleconference will enable you to understand the important role short sales have in your business and  more...