Simple Telephone Seminars - Training Resources

Discover the Secrets of Microsoft(R) Excel Pivot Tables ... an enormous flexibility to restructure your results with simple dragging of fields. Whether you need the ability to create a quick look at the data for that important meeting or need more detailed analysis for a printed report, a pivot table will meet your needs. This feature also lets you create a summary of data gathered from more than one worksheet. And there's a great visual companion  more...

CPM in Construction Management: Preventing and Measuring Delays ...will introduce the concept of the longest path, present a simple way to understand float ownership and tackle the conundrum of concurrent delay. Upon the completion of the teleconference, you'll be able to use the project schedule as a more effective management tool. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss the importance of the contemporaneous schedule. - You will be able to review  more...

Revitalizing Vacant Commercial Properties ...etime opportunity. The teleconference will walk through a simple process that allows you to evaluate a potential deal and the steps you may need to take to make it worth the effort. The ever-changing market will demand a plan and attention to detail to make sure the process and expectation are achieved. Presidents, vice presidents, landlords, building owners and mangers, real estate  more...

The Art and Science of Ethically Firing a Client ...nk distancing yourself from an uncooperative client is as simple as saying, in the words of Donald Trump, 'You're fired.'? Not so. Both ethical and fiduciary considerations come into play when a lawyer seeks to withdraw from ongoing representation of a client. This teleconference will provide a detailed discussion of those ethical rules, as well as the impact of withdrawal on relationships with  more...

Avoiding the Pitfalls of GMP Contracting ...of using this format. This program will be presented in a simple and straightforward manner by professionals with years of hands-on experience in the negotiation, drafting and administration of GMP contracts. Topics will include in-depth description and analysis of the five components of a GMP and why it is so important to fully understand how each is defined and the conditions that apply to  more...

Utilizing Graphs and Charts in Microsoft Excel ...add both functionality and eye-appeal to your charts with simple formatting techniques. You will learn the best and fastest ways to prepare data for charts, and create and modify them with a minimum of effort. You will also learn about the various chart types and which ones are most effective for the type of data being depicted. You will learn the best ways to adjust colors, gridlines, legend  more...

S Corporations: How to Avoid Common and Often Overlooked Pitfalls (Simple to Complex) BenefitsAs many practitioners will attest to, there are many pitfalls when S corporations are involved. This teleconference will identify the most common pitfalls, such as not properly maintaining earning accounts, ineligible shareholders, the one class of stock principle, invalid or missing S Corporation elections and built-in gain. You'll not only learn how to identify these pitfalls, but you'll  more...

Efficiency Estimations and Payback Periods for New Equipment BenefitsEnergy savings is possible for nearly every electric motor application but there are obstacles to buying and installing a higher efficiency motor. Practical considerations of the real world such as initial purchase, accounting system roadblocks, and installation and operating cost, must be part of the decision process. This teleconference will explain basic principles of electric motor  more...

Preparing an Accurate Form 1041 ...how to properly prepare Form 1041 for probate estates and simple and complex trusts. Learn what is taxable to and deductible by a fiduciary entity. Discover the required allocation rules concerning depreciation and DNI. With the information provided in this teleconference, you'll have the tools you need to prepare an accurate Form 1041. Accountants, attorneys, presidents, vice presidents,  more...

Protecting Attorney Work Product in Communications With Testifying and Consulting Experts BenefitsTechnology has rendered communications with critical expert witnesses as easy as an email, a text message or a voice mail. Many attorneys fall into the trap of engaging in informal communications with experts that are later revealed through discovery. Experts also create materials or communicate in a way that is subject to disclosure. These communications and materials can undercut the  more...

Excel Formulas and Functions De-Mystified: Manage Your Excel Worksheets With Power and Confidence as You Master Formulas and Fun ... what they do on daily basis. Many Excel formulas involve simple mathematical constructions using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, but sometimes you need more complex formulas to reach an answer. Excel has more than 300 built-in functions that simplify what could be more cumbersome and lengthy formulas. Whether it's calculating the monthly payment on a car loan or quickly  more...

Using Green Strategies for Your Business to Increase Your Profits BenefitsEven though times are tough, companies with green products and services are weathering the storm better, and are better positioned for the future. CEO's of many of the largest corporations say sustainability is just as relevant during this economic crisis, if not more so (source: World Business Council on Sustainable Development). Obama's Stimulus Plan is focused on green jobs and  more...

Don't Bet the Company: Understanding and Avoiding Class Actions in Labor and Employment Law! ...into it and add hundreds of additional claims through the simple process of becoming a class action. Not only do you have to pay a huge settlement to a large number of class members, but attorney's fees are added on top of that. A classic example of this concerns overtime payments. Employees may show up early or stay a few minutes late, but the employer is responsible for paying overtime for  more...

Staying Compliant with the Medicare Incident-To Rules ...s performed by office staff. The incident-to rules, while simple on their face, can be complex in their application and failing to follow each element of the rules can result in overpayments and even false claims liability. Knowing the rules and applying them correctly in your office is critical. This important teleconference will review the incident-to rules with detailed focus on areas where  more...

An Introduction to Contract Basics nContracts govern the basic business and commercial relationships of most of us, yet for many the basics of contract law remain a mystery. There is often misinformation about such simple questions as "Is a handshake enough?" or "Do all the boilerplate terms of a contract really matter?" This teleconference will address these and many more issues surrounding the formation and enforcement of  more...

Using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis to Reduce Defects, Improve Quality and Make More Money nFailure modes and effects analysis is an increasingly popular tool that must be mastered by Lean Six Sigma professionals and can be used in every type of organization 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  more...

7 Questions to Ask When Establishing Cause for Disciplining and Terminating Employees ...conference will focus on understanding and implementing a simple, yet comprehensive approach to investigating and documenting potential disciplinary and termination actions. You will learn seven questions to establish cause for discipline or termination, as well as why proper investigation and documentation minimizes potential for the filing of discrimination claims, decreases settlement value  more...

Roundabouts: Planning, Design Principles and Current Practices ...dern roundabout as well as specific design practices with simple and complex issues. You will learn about many roundabout design concepts and thought-provoking topics from unique intersection types to give you the opportunity to address different roundabout types and specific details in roundabout design based on geometric design principles. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to discuss  more...

Hot Topics for 501(c)(3) Organizations ...t-button issues that the new form raises both in terms of simple compliance and in communicating with and involving your board. But wait, there's more! After this teleconference, you'll also be prepared to take advantage of the renewed IRA charitable rollover provisions, be up to speed on the compensation aspects of providing or paying for employee cell phones, and be aware of recent changes in  more...

Pitfalls with Lean Implementation nAre you (or about to be) in the 90% lean failure group? In implementing lean, the cards are stacked against your success. The sad truth is this: eight or nine organizations of 10 who embark on implementing an improvement initiative like lean, Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma FAIL to get the benefits they should. This wastes time and money, and disenfranchises the workforce. In extreme cases, it can  more...