Professional Telephone Seminars

Become a Certified Christian Life Coach ...Professional Certified Christian Life Coach Professional Christian Life Coaching is a rewarding and exciting career where you use your gifts and talents to help others identify goals and values and make significant changes in their lives. Our premier program is affordable and comprehensive program and delivered in a 16 week all which is offered through weekly group webinars, or through  more...

DISC Training and Certification ...professional human resources assessment and development tools. You will become a Certified Human Behavior Consultant and accredited to purchase DISC products at wholesale prices, produce your own reports, and conduct training using any of the assessment profiling and surveying tools. As a Certified Human Behavior Consultant, you will be able to: * Establish stronger relationships with  more...

Litigation Support for Paralegals ...gation support practices; although faculty applies direct professional lessons to the coursework and graduates are prepared to enter their chosen careers; the day to day work flow relating to litigation support activities is usually learned on the job as the need arises. This live audio conference helps paralegals understand the work flow associated with litigation support from a practical  more...

Essential Concepts In Construction Contracting ...locations. Whether you are an owner, contractor or design professional, the information learned in this audio conference will contribute to your confidence and peace of mind on your next project. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to explain procurement of construction services. - You will be able to review basic concepts in construction contracting. - You will be able to discuss risk  more...

Purchase Order Fundamentals ...ocesses and how to avoid common mistakes. The experienced professional and manager will be able to discuss interactively and share their experiences and ask questions to enhance their current operations with fresh ideas. Today's fast paced demands are requiring rethinking of the standard paper processes and the use of electronic systems to facilitate decentralized desk top ordering, with just  more...

Best Practices in Networking and Referral Generation ...ace or via the Internet is not easy even for the seasoned professional. This live audio conference will help you learn the strategies to guide you through the entire process. Learn to design your networking plan and find the right people, organizations, and programs to benefit your goals. Learn techniques to create an effective elevator speech and build long-term business relationships.  more...

Best Practices in Networking and Referral Generation ...ace or via the Internet is not easy even for the seasoned professional. This live audio conference will help you learn the strategies to guide you through the entire process. Learn to design your networking plan and find the right people, organizations, and programs to benefit your goals. Learn techniques to create an effective elevator speech and build long-term business relationships.  more...

Taxation and Accounting Conflicts of Interest ...y conflict of interest is a prerequisite to achieving the professional integrity, objectivity, and independence required by various rules regulating the professional conduct of an accountant. Rules from many sources govern the professional conduct of an accountant. Federal and state legislatures, Federal and state governmental agencies and boards, securities exchanges, national and state  more...

Ethics for Paralegals ...professional obligations of paralegals are impacted by various ethical considerations and rules. Since paralegals face the same ethical issues that attorneys encounter, paralegals should have an understanding of the appropriate, professional and ethical requirements of attorneys. The more paralegals know about the ethical responsibilities of attorneys, the more problems they will avoid and can  more...

Commercial Lease Negotiations and Due Diligence BenefitsIn this informative live audio conference, our speaker will take the key lease provisions and go back to the basics with respect to commercial leases. This live audio conference is ideal for beginners and experts alike, since each provision will start at the simplest level and go to the most sophisticated level. You will learn about the critical due diligence issues and developments that  more...

Advanced Issues in GMP Contracting ... be presented in a simple and straightforward manner by a professional with years of hands-on experience in the negotiation, drafting and administration of GMP contracts. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to recognize how to use the various component of the GMP as tools for managing risk. - You will be able to explain and improve your understanding of the potential rewards and risks of  more...

Understanding LEED for Sustainable Building ...ing you will understand how the project certification and professional accreditation requirements have changed with the release of LEED v3/LEED 2009, as well as upcoming trends in LEED 2012 and what that means for the working professional. We will focus on LEED for new construction and provide relevant background on the big-picture impacts, as well as information useful on a day-to-day basis  more...

Pricing and Cost Analysis in Purchasing ... is how much to pay for its items or services. The buying professional should be able to easily detect prices that are too high. Thus pricing decisions must be given careful consideration when buying industrial products and services. The price of a product or service should be expected to cover cost of production, promotion and distribution, plus reasonable profit. In order to obtain the most  more...

Finance Skills for Procurement Professionals ...cuses on the core financial skills that every procurement professional must have to assist with everyday decision making. We will focus on core finance concepts for procurement, the request for proposal (RFP) process, reading financial statements, understanding ratios and the impact of financial risk. As an added benefit, you will receive the Finance Toolkit for Procurement Professionals. This  more...

Ready Access CBT Training: Methods for Training Your Clients in the Use of CBT While Strengthening and Broadening Your Own CBT S ...ical tool for therapists. Understanding the concepts as a professional is a given. Explaining it to a client in a useful, meaningful, remember-able way can be a challenge. Unless your client understands the concepts, can apply them and has access to them under stress, therapy becomes an ongoing repetitive process that falls short of its full potential. This live audio conference of Ready Access  more...

SSARS 19: Compilation and Review Standards Update BenefitsStatements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services No. 19 is effective for all periods ending after December 15, 2010. This statement is the most comprehensive rewrite of the standards for compilations and reviews since the original SSARS No. 1 issued in 1978. All CPAs performing compilation and review services will have to comply with these new engagement standards for year-end  more...

Architect and Engineer Liability in California ...a general understanding of the legal risk facing a design professional in California. The program will discuss important contractual obligations, concerns relating to negligence claims, and statutory obligations every design professional should be aware of. The audio conference will cover key contractual language and insurance issues, negligence standards and potential exposure to typical  more...

Legal Ethical Issues ...issues present themselves in all aspects of an attorney's professional life. Knowledge of these ethical standards will assist you in properly representing a client and at the same time protect you from the adverse consequences of a violation of the ethical standards. This audio conference will provide an overview of typical ethical issues affecting the various areas of the practice of law, and  more...

Foreclosure and Workout of Commercial Mortgage Loans in New York ...s challenging area is a critical skill for any commercial professional in New York today. This audio conference will take you through the steps of foreclosing a commercial loan in New York and discuss real world issues and problems that often arise. A special section will address some emerging trends, such as the enforcement of so called 'bad boy guaranties,' and will conclude with a discussion  more...

Ethical Settlement Negotiations BenefitsThis audio conference will outline the key ethical rules and parameters faced by lawyers during negotiations of litigated matters. This program will also emphasize the recent guidance from the American Bar Association and various state and federal courts on matters ranging from basic duties of disclosure to the often murky rules affecting class actions and the settlement of complex  more...

Behavioral Based Interviewing: The Next Evolution ...ractical, fast-paced audio conference, certified speaking professional Mel Kleiman delivers the tools, tips and techniques you need to tell the difference between great applicants and great employees. Attend this audio conference and take yourseslf to the next level, and ensure that what you see is what you get. No matter what your level of expertise, you won't want to miss this new and  more...

Risk Management in the Retention and Destruction of Medical Records ...tors such as reimbursement and billing, accreditation and professional standards must be considered. This audio conference will help you understand what is considered a medical record, the laws and regulations applicable to the retention and destruction of medical records, and how to better manage the risk involved with the retention and destruction of medical records. The program will also  more...

Paralegal's Guide to Confidentiality, Conflicts and Communications ...garding confidentiality, conflicts and communication. The professional rules regarding confidentiality, conflicts and communication should be known and understood by all practicing attorneys. Clients have certain expectations and the attorneys must respect and abide by those expectations. Furthermore, not knowing and understanding the rules may lead to claims against the attorney that can  more...

Utilizing Data in Microsoft Access ...ue space between the skills of the information worker and professional developers. It's a database platform that allows information workers to extend the power of Excel into database applications. Nonprofessional developers can create their own tables, queries, forms and reports to automate their processes. They can even write their own macros and VBA code to implement custom behaviors.  more...

Strategies to Utilize Web 2.0 ...evolutionizing the social dynamics of our society, the HR professional must respond to the changes this new technology is bringing to the workplace. This teleconference will present a practical framework for understanding Web 2.0 and provide insight into a number of best practices that explore a variety of strategies for leveraging the power of this technology as both a vehicle for creating an  more...

Using Payroll Audits to Detect Errors and Fraud ...professional, 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  more...

Design Professionals' Exposure for Design Errors and Omissions ...professionals are being asked to take on greater risk and liability than ever before. For the individual responsible for identifying and evaluating risk for design professionals on a project-by-project basis, complex issues concerning measure of damages, insurance and other potential sources of risk must be understood and examined on every project. This teleconference will identify the areas of  more...

Strategies and Techniques for International Debt Recovery ...orters and multinationals ensure their outside collection professionals have the tools they need to successfully recover delinquent foreign debt? With almost four decades of international debt recovery experience, David Greenberg explains how you can maximize the likelihood of collecting debts from your foreign customers. From the credit application process and sales contract through credit  more...

Building Code Compliance Specifications ... the plans and specifications for compliance. Many design professionals do not understand how much information to include in their project specifications as it relates to code compliance nor the limits placed on them by their professional liability insurers. This teleconference helps design professionals understand their responsibilities regarding code compliance and how to incorporate these  more...

Protect and Collect - The Effective Use of Engagement Letters ...ay's economy finds companies in every industry, including professional service firms, looking at best practices to keep revenues steady and to decrease liability. The collection process has become more burdensome as cash flow tightens across the country. With more and more lawsuits arising against professional service providers and their firms, law firms, accounting firms and even  more...

Noncompetition Agreements for the HR Professional: Protecting the Company's Business Resources? BenefitsNow more than ever, employers are seeing former employees trying to jump start their career moves - voluntarily or involuntarily - by cashing in on the employer's investment in relationships and information. Quite simply, the most effective way to protect your company's resources against the actions of departing employees is the noncompete agreement. But effectively using noncompetes  more...

Bankruptcy Retention and Disclosures: Knowing When and What to Say ...nkruptcy and one's involvement in it, either as a debtor, professional or even creditor, requires specific and often extensive disclosures to protect the interests of the estate and the integrity of the bankruptcy process. Failing to properly understand the disclosure requirements may have significant consequences that may bar compensation or recovery on your claims, or may even result in  more...

Unique Workers' Compensation Aspects of Independent Contractors and Traveling Employees BenefitsHear experienced attorneys discuss the complex issues that arise when dealing with independent contractors and traveling employees. Take advantage of this opportunity to gain professional knowledge and advanced insight on this important workers' compensation issue. Workers' compensation administrators, human resource managers, benefits professionals, safety and compliance managers,  more...

Current Issues in Digital Billboards and Sign Regulations ...ls, municipal lawyers, zoning and building officials, and professional planners face increasing litigation threats due to the proliferation of digital signs. One national expert has predicted a wave of litigation at localities across the country that is trying to maintain attractive communities and prevent visual blight. What is the role of the Federal Highway Administration in controlling  more...

Workplace Accident Investigations for the HR Professional BenefitsAttend this teleconference and learn how to conduct a workplace accident investigation as well as how to conduct an effective investigation and protect the company's interests. Many written investigative reports are used against the company because they are too conclusory or did not have sufficient information, and should have included certain language for risk management purposes. Learn  more...

Estate and Financial Planning for Clients Living With Chronic Illness ...nic illness affects nearly 120 million Americans. How can professional advisers better serve and advise clients living with chronic illness and their loved ones? In many situations modest changes to traditional planning tools and drafting conventions can provide tremendously improved protection and peace of mind for clients living with chronic illness. This teleconference will provide a  more...

Effective Job Rotation Programs: Development and Implementation ...ion is dependent upon your ability as a talent management professional to attract, retain and keep top talent on the cutting edge of knowledge, driving significant improvements in the capability and capacity of your organization to innovate and perform. During this interactive teleconference, you will hear how leading talent management organizations are modernizing job rotation programs to  more...

Building Green Without Losing Green: Managing Risk in Sustainable Design and Construction Contracts ...e of both the owner/developer and the design/construction professional. This teleconference will also review examples of asserted green claims and relate such claims to previously discussed risk subjects. Attendance is critical for those who are active or seeking to become more active in the design, construction and development of green buildings and projects. Learning Objectives - You will be  more...

Immigration Compliance for the HR Professional: Employment Authorization Issues and Beyond BenefitsAll United States employers must comply with employment authorization and verification laws, regardless of the size or composition of their workforce. This teleconference will supply you with the information you need to ensure your company is in compliance with employment authorization rules and regulations. Detailed guidance on employment verification procedures, Social Security number  more...

15- Minute Expert Adult Patient Assessments: Practical Strategies, Tips, and Updates for Health Care Professionals ...ent seems to be decreasing. That is why every health care professional needs to be proficient in assessment skills. This teleconference, '15-Minute Expert Adult Patient Assessments: Practical Strategies, Tips and Updates for Health Care Professionals,' will help you identify practical strategies for completing an exam that efficiently evaluates your patient from head to toe, identifies areas of  more...

Ground Failures and Other Groundwater-Related Property Damage ...professional reputation or decimate your life savings. A ground failure doesn't have to make the national news to be a catastrophic loss to a property owner. Ground failure mechanisms come in many forms - landslides, sinkholes, soil expansion, bedrock heave, soil collapse, erosion - all of which typically include water as a major contributing factor. Even if ground failure is not involved,  more...

Ethical Implications for Attorneys Transitioning to New Firms ... market, attorneys transition between law firms and other professional associations with great frequency. The movement of attorneys implicates some fundamental ethical issues, such as confidentiality and conflicts. Not knowing and understanding these ethical issues and implementing procedures to avoid a violation of the pertinent rules may lead to claims against the attorneys and firms involved  more...

Suicidology: Your Responsibilities for Protecting Your Clients and the Public ...g the most important functions exercised by mental health professionals. The imperative of keeping the client safe constitutes not only the most important initial clinical objective, but is at the core of good risk management. Research continues to help clinicians predict suicidal behavior in the individual with increasing accuracy. However, there is no single test or method of assessment.  more...

Understanding the New Penalties for Tax Preparers nSignificant changes have been made to the preparer penalty of IRC §6694 since 2007. The standard of care needed to avoid the penalty has been raised, the penalty is greater and the reach of the penalty is broader. In addition, there are various other penalties and rules of conduct you must be aware of and new guidance has been issued in several of these areas in the past year. It is imperative  more...

Finding, Qualifying & Closing Sales Leads nIt's getting harder and harder to find new prospects. Once you find them you may think you have a hot one, and suddenly the sale slips through your fingers. There is nothing more frustrating for professional sales people than to spin their wheels with unqualified leads. In this fast paced teleconference learn how to identify good leads, qualify those leads to find the top prospects and then use  more...

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

Understanding the Language of Mold Assessment Reports ...professionals who do not deal with mold assessment reports on a regular basis are likely to struggle with understanding the language presented in a mold assessment report. They may be prone to accepting the written word of the consultant at face value, without question. This would be a mistake for anyone. For others it could be considered negligent and result in liability. Far too many mold  more...

IRS Form 1040 - Schedule D Update nUnited States taxpayers are experiencing many challenges in our current economic environment that will have major effects on their tax returns. The collapse of the housing market, home foreclosures and worthless securities has affected most taxpayers. Preparing the 1040 Schedule D is challenging for even the most efficient tax professional. By attending this teleconference, you will be reminded  more...

Education-Based Marketing Techniques nIn this fast-paced teleconference, you'll discover how to magnetically attract new customers into your business, while maintaining the dignity, professionalism and respect you deserve. If you're an independent professional, business development manager, sales representative or small business owner, or if you have the responsibility to bring in new business, then this is a must-attend event.  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...

Sustainable Development and Land Use: The Future is Here and it is Green ...bama administration. This teleconference will provide you professional with a solid introduction to green building as well as an up-to-date tour of federal, state and local enactments in the area of sustainable land use laws, zoning ordinances and building codes. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to discuss compelling public policy considerations that are driving regulations. n- You  more...

Strategies Short of Foreclosure: Real Estate Short Sales and Beyond nRecord numbers of foreclosures have radically changed the residential real estate market in the last year and affected all aspects of the practice of residential real estate law, real estate closings, lending and sales. Whether your real estate market has experienced a bubble burst or merely a fizz, your practice has been affected by slowing markets, the subprime meltdown and the record number of  more...

Fitness for Duty Psychological Evaluations nThis teleconference will help you make decisions when requesting and evaluating risk and fitness for duty evaluations. You'll hear a discussion of common reasons to refer an employee for a FFDE, information initially needed by the evaluating doctor and how to write appropriate questions for the psychologist or psychiatrist to answer. You will also learn about evaluating doctors' credentials,  more...

Mortgage Cocktail: Lessons From the Credit Crisis and What May Be Next nJoin us at this teleconference and you'll gain perspective on the massive forces moving within the credit markets - the genesis of their movements, their direction and their likely consequences. We'll spend some time describing less obvious contributors to the arc of the credit bubble. During the majority of the teleconference, you'll hear about fiscal and monetary solutions to the crisis and the  more...