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Powering down – Reduce operational costs by conducting an energy audit
Winter 2011
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 652
Abstract: For most manufacturers, energy efficiency has become a must-do measure. However, while instigating a large-scale energy reduction plan may seem daunting, there are ways to make the process easier — and well worth the effort. This article shows how manufacturers can not only determine current energy usage, but employ a third-party energy audit to discover specific measures to reduce usage.
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Make planning a seasonal product cycle more predictable
Winter 2011
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 753
Abstract: Accurately forecasting the demand for seasonal merchandise isn’t easy. However, distributors can better plan the boom and bust cycle of seasonal inventory by studying historical sales data, forecasting future demand and considering the unexpected. This article shows how — and what to do when, in spite of one’s best efforts, an excess of inventory remains.
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Don’t bank on it – Manufacturers shop for a better banking experience
Winter 2011
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 795
Abstract: In the wake of recent economic uncertainty, many manufacturers are exploring their banking options. Larger institutions are known for offering lower interest rates and more capital. But recent mergers have given smaller, community banks ties to larger institutions and therefore access to more funding and services, while still offering more one-on-one interaction with loan officers. This article explains that the right bank will understand the manufacturing industry and be able to suggest useful services. A sidebar shows how the 2010 financial reform will affect banks and their relationships with their manufacturing clients.
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Secret of survival: Good cash flow
Winter 2011
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 304
Abstract: One of the major reasons some businesses, including law firms, have survived the recession while others haven’t can be summarized in two words: cash flow. As basic as it sounds, firms need enough cash on hand to make payroll, pay vendors and cover debt. This brief article describes a couple of steps, besides collections, that firms can take to maintain healthy cash flow.
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Retaining legal talent – Telecommuting and flexible work options are critical
Winter 2011
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 580
Abstract: Because law firms spend considerable time, money and energy recruiting the right people, it’s important to give those people incentives to stay. One incentive to consider offering is telecommuting — along with other flexible work options. This article discusses the benefits of telecommuting for many attorneys and for the firm, and offers a list of other flexible work options to consider.
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Why law firms need legal administrators
Winter 2011
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 684
Abstract: Lawyers don’t go to law school to become business administrators — management just comes with the job of being a partner. But given the increasingly competitive legal landscape, most attorneys need (and would probably prefer) to focus on clients rather than administration. A legal administrator is trained to manage the business end of a law firm, freeing up attorneys to do what they do best: Practice law. This article examines why many firms should consider hiring one, and the core competencies to look for.
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Your firm’s future depends on its succession plan
Winter 2011
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 866
Abstract: Leadership succession isn’t a matter of if, but when. The only question is whether the transition will be seamless and successful or fraught with conflict and risk the firm’s future. This article explains why it’s important to begin succession planning years in advance, and the steps that should be taken to prepare the next generation of firm leaders. A sidebar emphasizes the importance of keeping key clients informed throughout the transition process.
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7 steps for reducing revenue loss
Winter 2011
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 615
Abstract: The way that a hospital manages its revenue cycle can mean the difference between a positive or negative bottom line. Some of the leading reasons for lost revenue are insurance denials and self-pay failures. Other causes include lost charges, delayed payments, underpayments and the costs of rework. This article lists seven measures a hospital can implement to improve its revenue cycle.
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Hospital governance: Revised standard on medical staff bylaws
Winter 2011
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 720
Abstract: After seven years of debate, the Joint Commission has made significant changes to medical staff standard MS.01.01.01. As a result, hospital governing body and medical staff may need to make appropriate adjustments to meet the March 31, 2011, compliance date. This article discusses the changes, which are concerned primarily with the provisions that must appear in the medical staff bylaws (rather than rules or policies).
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Social media for hospitals? You bet!
Winter 2011
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 797
Abstract: Although initially geared more toward individual use, social media is being used increasingly by a variety of businesses to gather information, communicate with stakeholders and facilitate collaboration among interested parties. These benefits are particularly appealing to health care organizations. This article shows why, and includes a sidebar offering examples of leading hospitals that already have an established social media presence.
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Lean management: Improve your hospital operations day in, day out
Winter 2011
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 894
Abstract: Lean management is all about removing waste and improving workflow. Due to its success in other economic sectors, it’s being adopted rapidly in health care. This article shows how hospitals can use lean processes to distinguish value-adding process steps from non-value-adding steps, allowing them to cut out the wasteful steps.
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Understanding the “fair value” standard
Winter 2011
Newsletter: Expert / Valuation & Litigation Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 802
Abstract: Different valuation assignments call for different standards of value. Minority shareholder dissension and oppression cases can be especially tricky. This article discusses some considerations that affect an appraiser’s approach to these cases — and, ultimately, the estimated value of minority interests. A sidebar explains that “fair value” can mean different things in accounting vs. legal contexts, and looks at the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s universal definition of fair value that supersedes any previous versions.
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Hawaiian divorce case puts valuation evidence to the test
Winter 2011
Newsletter: Expert / Valuation & Litigation Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 633
Abstract: A valuation’s purpose affects an appraiser’s methodology and analyses. What’s allowed in tax court, such as buy-sell agreements or valuation discounts, may be excluded from evidence in, say, divorce court. A credible appraiser, however, can help persuade judges to accept valuation evidence that’s reasonable and fair. This article discusses a recent divorce case in Hawaii that provides an interesting example. Doe v. Roe, 2010 WL 2535138, June 23, 2010 (Hawai’i App., No. 28596)
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No hats involved – Discounts for lack of marketability call for a detailed process
Winter 2011
Newsletter: Expert / Valuation & Litigation Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 644
Abstract: When calculating any valuation adjustment, an appraiser obviously can’t just pick a number out of a hat. But the discount for lack of marketability (DLOM) is an often-contested valuation adjustment that requires a particularly detailed process. This article shows how appraisers use empirical evidence, such as restricted stock studies and pre-initial public offering studies, to quantify a DLOM percentage for noncontrolling private business interests. But appraisers are also digging deeper than just empirical study averages to obtain more meaningful, defendable comparisons.
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Down for the count – Detecting inventory fraud
Winter 2011
Newsletter: Expert / Valuation & Litigation Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 437
Abstract: Like any type of employee scam, inventory fraud can lead to losses that can go undetected for long stretches of time. Many companies are particularly vulnerable to such fraud, though, because of risks that are inherent in the way they do business. This article describes three common fraud techniques, and explains what’s involved in a fraud investigation.
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Newsbits – Form 990: Are you delinquent?
Winter 2011
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 417
Abstract: This issue’s “Newsbits” describes the consequences of failing to file Form 990; offers an online source of “snail mail” fundraising tips; and discusses a study showing that more consumers are purchasing products associated with a social or environmental cause.