Small Telephone Seminars

Effective Auditing of Physicians' Documentation ...tens the awareness of physician practices, both large and small, of the increasing scrutiny of physician documentation to support billings. In the past, audits are performed and physicians were lectured but all too often little improvement was noted. How can practices efficiently and effectively audit physician services? If we audit and have a bad result, what are the next steps? This  more...

Essential Concepts In Construction Contracting ...sing standard form agreements and informal contracting on small projects. This program is appropriate to persons whose previous responsibility did not involve negotiating construction contracts or understanding the financial implications of risk allocations. Whether you are an owner, contractor or design professional, the information learned in this audio conference will contribute to your  more...

Fraud Enforcement Trends in the Health Care Industry ...nforcement authorities are focusing on, where the big and small cases are being brought, how to deal with law enforcement's new tools, and how best to prepare yourself and your company to avoid law enforcement scrutiny and deal with it if it occurs. This live audio conference is designed for medical records directors, health information directors, coders, business managers, nurses, hospital  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...

Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits: Using Tax Incentives to Develop and Invest in Historic Properties ...as information of how best to use HTCs for both large and small projects. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to describe tax exempt issues and potential stumbling blocks. - You will be able to identify how to find investors for your project. - You will be able to explain investing in historic tax credit projects and exploring the benefits. - You will be able to review the structure of the  more...

How to Sell to the U.S. Government BenefitsMany business people want to sell their services and products to the federal government but find the process confusing and filled with dead ends and frustration. Competitors are winning contracts but it can seem impossible to get through to decision makers, or valuable time and resources are wasted responding to bids that fail. This live audio conference demystifies the federal contracting  more...

International Tax Forms and Reporting Requirements ...today's economic environment, U.S. businesses - large and small - must be able to compete globally. As the growth of U.S. businesses conducting business abroad increases at an exponential rate, many tax professionals must complete a number of IRS forms that have not been previously encountered. This live audio conference will deal with those IRS forms that tax professionals must understand to  more...

Use of Terms and Conditions in Purchase Agreements ... you get boilerplate agreements without truly reading the small print? When is small print even acceptable? What do these terms and conditions mean? How do I go about negotiating the terms? Do they really matter? This audio conference will provide a helpful explanation of these terms so that you are in a better position to draft, revise and negotiate key contract terms that can impact your  more...

IRS Form 5471: Information Return for U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations ...tional company with subsidiaries all over the globe, or a small, closely-held company that owns a Canadian subsidiary, you will have to file IRS Form 5471 for every foreign corporation that you own. Although an information return, the Form 5471 is the place the IRS starts when auditing U.S. businesses that own foreign corporations. As a result, the proper preparation of the Form 5471 will offer  more...

Preparing for Medicaid Audits ... overpayment recovery. The use of statistics based upon a small sample of claims but extrapolated over an entire population of claims can lead to multimillion-dollar overpayments. The typical overpayment is no longer solely based on a medical necessity analysis, but instead extends to instances of technical noncompliance of the most insignificant nature. Failure to prepare and to adequately  more...

Dynamic E-Discovery Tips for Paralegals BenefitsElectronic discovery is one of the most important and prominent issues confronting the legal industry today. E-Discovery is the buzzword in litigation and it certainly has earned this status, but its notoriety can at times belie the legal community's tender grasp of its many complexities and implications. Paralegals and legal assistants, the 'case managers' during discovery, are perhaps  more...

Best Practices for Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of Small to Medium Size Dams BenefitsDams provide many benefits, such as water supply, flood control and recreation. Like all infrastructure systems, dams require upkeep. Without the proper inspection, maintenance and repair the benefits provided by a dam can be diminished; or in the worst case a dam can fail, resulting in loss of life and/or property damage. With proper maintenance and repair dams can function well and  more...

SBA Loan Guarantees: Current Purchase Issues and Complexities ...are looking to the credit enhancement offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration's government guaranteed lending programs to keep capital flowing to America's small businesses. While the many benefits of the programs may be appealing to lenders an understanding of the guaranty purchase process and the pitfalls which lenders fall victim to, resulting in discounts and denials of these same  more...

Metal Building Design for Changed Occupancy or Loading ...g or moving building components can be challenging due to small amount of excess capacity in the original design. How can a warehouse building be modified for use as an office? How can a building be modified to increase the useable floor space? How can a building be reinforced due to new loads or improved serviceability needs? This teleconference will help you understand how changes may impact  more...

Utilizing Data in Microsoft Access ...atabase used by most organizations around the world, from small to large businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, etc. Microsoft Access fits a unique 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  more...

Schedule C Reporting Update ...dule C forms are filed each year. Many of these represent small, often home-based, businesses. However, a large number also represent large, full-time business enterprises. It is not surprising that with such a large vast array of different types of businesses, Schedule C filers are frequent targets of IRS audits. This teleconference will review the basics of a Schedule C and move on to the  more...

Fundamentals of SBA Lending: Documenting, Closing and Funding the SBA Loan ...tions with the opportunity to finance commercial loans to small businesses and at the same time secure a loan guarantee from the federal government. While the program can be quite profitable, it's not without its risks. Compliance with SBA regulations is mandatory to ensure success and profitability. With numerous changes occurring to the program over the last year, it is critical to understand  more...

Sale Leaseback Transactions Today: Monetizing Real Estate Assets BenefitsA troubled economy and a chilly borrowing environment require a re-thinking of how capital and debt are used in your business. Monetizing real estate assets by sale-leaseback transactions may free up needed capital to invest in your business, particularly if the real estate is undervalued. This teleconference will help you understand when and where sale-leaseback transactions on real  more...

1099 Reporting of Payments to Attorneys and Other Third-Parties .... The IRS reminds us that all third-party payers, such as small businesses or individuals, are required to annually report payments made to subcontractors, attorneys, architects and other service providers. Your attendance will provide the knowledge to insure compliance with these laws and advise payors of their responsibilities. Accountants, CFOs, controllers, accounts payable professionals,  more...

Using Social Media to Grow Your Accounting Firm ...is teleconference, you will learn how companies large and small, including other accounting firms, are using Facebook , LinkedIn , Twitter and other platforms to actually generate new business. Whether you are new to social media or a seasoned netizen, you will get practical tips you can use to enhance your firm's online presence. FACEBOOK is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. and this  more...

Development Challenges for Small Commercial Sites ...s are present in all building construction projects, with small site commercial development presenting unique challenges in regards to matching the existing character of the area, conformity with local zoning, land use and environmental regulations, and if all approvals and permitting are ultimately obtained, construction-related challenges and end-user occupancy issues. This teleconference  more...

Language to Avoid During Sales Conversations - Are Your Words Costing You a Sale? BenefitsHow many more sales could you or your salespeople make if they stopped making stupid mistakes and started giving totally awesome sales presentations? Suppose there was a way to get your prospects to remember and repeat what you say to others in their organization. Remember, every sales presentation is a captured or a missed opportunity. When you lose business you should have captured, you  more...

The Construction Bidding Process ...est procedures in place to protect your rights, including small business, disadvantaged business and veteran set aside issues. You cannot compete effectively in this field without understanding the procedures and substantive rules which govern federal bidding. This teleconference is designed to provide practical guidance for all levels of experience. Learning Objectives - You will be able to  more...

Employee Safety and Health Systems: Cutting Injuries Using the Team Approach ...small number of employees and are often managed by the individual responsible for the facility safety and health system. The problem is that the success of the committee, and thus the system success, is predicated by the authority given to the committee and its leadership which in most cases is low to nonexistent. The bottom line is that employee safety will be as good as management wants it to  more...

Integrated Project Delivery Principles and Building Information Modeling ...in IPD and BIM that can be used in every project large or small. Dialogue among the project team members is the key but without a level understanding that dialogue can fail to bring the desired results. This teleconference will help anyone on the project team to gain a better understanding of the possibilities. We will also talk about some project examples and even take a peak into the future.  more...

Case Study: What Makes Dixon Schwabl One of the "Best Small Companies to Work for in America" BenefitsLearn how to motivate, empower and excite employees to build a great place to work. Dixon Schwabl, Inc., CEO Lauren Dixon will share her experiences developing a company culture built on flexibility, freedom and respect for employees, inspiring an innovative approach to everyday workplace practices. No matter the size, geography or industry - any company can be a great place to work. Ms.  more...

Internal Controls ...small private company, understanding how to develop and implement effective internal controls is critical to your business. In addition to helping you comply with the law, a good system of internal control can dramatically improve your bottom line. In this 90-minute teleconference, you'll learn about basic internal control concepts that will help you design and implement a system of internal  more...

Developing, Managing and Analyzing a Budget: Understand and Implement an Effective Budget for Better Management and Financial De ...his concept holds for businesses - no matter how large or small - nonprofits and governments. Budgeting is a dynamic process, not a static one. By knowing the types of budgets and processes that have worked for others, one can create an environment and procedure that is a tool for attainment of organizational goals. A suitable budget will, indeed, help define and shape those goals, as well as  more...

Retaining Wall and Slope Design Considerations ...lation centers. As a result, sites considered less ideal (small sites, sites with limited right-of-way, and/or sites with excessive topographic relief, etc.) are becoming more attractive. As a result, the design and construction of retaining walls and slopes are becoming more commonplace. A great number of wall systems have been developed in the last two decades, many by specialty contractors.  more...

Understanding the Complexities of Form 5472 ...ational company with subsidiaries all over the world or a small U.S. distributor of a Canadian Parent, you will have to file IRS Form 5472 for every transaction with a related party. Although an information return, the Form 5472 is the place the IRS starts when auditing foreign-owned U.S. businesses. As a result, the proper preparation of the Form 5472 will offer an opportunity to document your  more...

Don't Bet the Company: Understanding and Avoiding Class Actions in Labor and Employment Law! ...illions of dollars. The horror of class actions is that a small claim among a few employees can mushroom into a huge claim worth millions of dollars once some ferocious plaintiff's lawyers get their teeth 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  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...

Floodproofing Fundamentals: Design Methods to Reduce Flood Damages ...ment and insurance groups agree that nearly 40 percent of small businesses that experience a flood or other major disaster never reopen, and less than 30 percent of those that do reopen remain are operating two years later. Yet in spite of these risks associated with flooding, a 2008 national study commissioned by Office Depot indicates 40 percent of small businesses and nearly 50 percent of  more...

Investing IRAs and Qualified Plan Rollovers in Real Estate, Franchises, Start-Ups and Other Private Investments - Techniques and ... own investments by investing directly in real estate and small businesses that they may intend to manage or otherwise be personally involved in. This trend has accelerated in recent years as syndicators, entrepreneurs, private fund managers and franchisors have come to view IRAs and qualified plan rollovers as sources of capital. This raises significant policy and enforcement issues for  more...

Liability Issues for Design Professionals nIt is critical that design professionals keep up with the major issues affecting their profession. These issues range from the more traditional ones such as standard of care, indemnity, and ownership and use of documents to the more recent issues such as electronic media, building information modeling and limitation of liability. The effect on the design profession of these issues is even more  more...