Vital Telephone Seminars

Construction Documentation: Preparing Effective Job Records ...ect files. Attend this program and you will be armed with vital information on how to prepare and maintain a proper and complete job file. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to describe change orders. - You will be able to discuss proposed actions taken on submittals. - You will be able to review specific pay applications and other certifications. - You will be able to explain and  more...

Building Effective Sales Relationships ...e seller deeper insight into the mind of the buyer. It is vital that in today's highly competitive world of sales, that the representative be prepared with as much ammunition as possible. This is not to say that the seller is the only one in charge of the relationship. The buyer must cooperate for the understanding to take place in order for there to be a deeper penetration into the company's  more...

Problems and Risks Associated With Green Construction ...evaluated when going green. Documentation is particularly vital in rated green buildings to ensure performance goals are met. We will also discuss issues like allocating responsibility of performance; coordination of obligations; and risks and consequences of not achieving the desired result or objectives, including unique insurance, indemnity, consequential damage and liability  more...

GASB 45 Strategies ...ent benefits (OPEB) liabilities. The program will provide vital information and planning techniques that will enable employers to avoid the potentially disastrous consequences of failing to identify, control and fund its OPEB liabilities. Most states, municipalities and governmental agencies are aware that they are required to comply with GASB 43 and 45, but it is very important to understand  more...

Anatomy of a Natural Resources Damage Claim ... and state trustees continue to press NRD claims and this vital program will cover the types of issues you may encounter. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review legal ecological and economic main points of concern for natural resources damage claims. - You will be able to discuss context of a common hypothetical situation that relates to the complicated area of the law. - You will be  more...

Reengineering Revenue in Today's Market BenefitsThe days of simplicity in bank income have long past. Recently, staying on top of noninterest income has become even more complex with the migration to electronic transactions, changes to Reg E and current economic conditions. As bankers adjust to these changes, they have to be more creative with how to oversee NII. This teleconference helps you understand the exact impact the current  more...

New Features and Functions in Updating to Excel 2007 ...customize the quick access toolbar for maximum usage, get vital tips on how to best create charts and apply exiting new color schemes in a flash, use expanded filtering tools, sort on multiple columns and by color, eliminate duplicate records, analyze data more efficiently with new functions, and make the most of dozens of other new features in Excel 2007. In short, you will learn not only  more...

Labor Law: Could 2011 Be the Turning Point for Unions? ...es - a rollout of many campaign promises. Unions played a vital role in the 2008 elections and they continue to have a large voice in upcoming Congressional elections this fall. While most of the country has been focused on health care reform, 2011 could prove to be a pivotal year for union activity. What businesses may not be aware of, are many proposed, smaller amendments to NLRA and NLRB  more...

Implementing An Indoor Air Quality/Construction Hygiene Plan ...struction hygiene plans are becoming more recognized as a vital component of overall construction management. This teleconference will help you understand the potential hygiene pitfalls that may be encountered and how the implementation of a construction hygiene plan can aid in improving indoor air quality conditions and reducing building material losses at construction sites. The key elements  more...

The Vital Role Paralegals Play in Appellate Practice BenefitsLitigation paralegals provide invaluable aid to attorneys in the litigation process. They are the backbone of the trial team, coordinating thousands of details that must be accomplished before, during and after trial. In appellate practice, paralegals are a valuable asset if properly utilized. This teleconference outlines some of the major duties and responsibilities of litigation  more...

Contractor Selection ...lt financial times when construction is considered, it is vital to have the best construction team members available. While design professionals, lenders and other professionals are important for a successful project, in these 'watch the bottom line' times, the contractor you place in charge of the work is the most important person on the project. This teleconference will assist you review the  more...

Presenteeism: Measurement and Intervention Issues for Employers and Health Plans ...vital issue to the business world. Presenteeism, or work loss due to underlying health conditions when individuals remain at work, is one important facet of productivity. One study found that approximately 6 percent of a global company's total compensation (salaries, wages and all benefit costs) were lost due to presenteeism. Work site wellness programs can potentially make many important  more...

Tax and Practical Aspects of Business Succession Planning ... a well planned, dynamic and long-term succession plan is vital to the continuation of the family business as it is passes from generation to generation. Tax considerations are one part of that plan, but should not take priority over sound business or family considerations. This teleconference will examine the elements of an effective succession plan, some of the reasons for failure of the plan  more...