Small Business Council

  • February 09, 2023 2:30pm  -  4:30pm PST
  • 2023 High Risk Terminations

    2023 High Risk Terminations

    Layoffs & terminations can trigger unexpected emotional outbursts, but when it’s a high-risk termination, planning and preparation are key. The tragedy of violent & deadly terminations is that, in most cases, it’s preventable. In this presentation, you will learn how to reduce fear and anxiety to achieve the best possible outcome both during and after the termination.

  • August 02, 2022 2:30pm  -  3:30pm PDT
  • WIP It! Upgrading the WIP Schedule to a Management Tool

    WIP It! Upgrading the WIP Schedule to a Management Tool

    This is a two-part session taking place on August 2 and August 9 from 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm each day. The class takes a deep dive into preparing the work in process schedule and how these schedules can provide value to many segments of the Contractor’s business. The goal is to create a tool that expands further than just financial reporting.

  • May 24, 2022 2:30pm  -  4:30pm PDT
  • Construction Finance

    Construction Finance

    This class covers detailed topics and best practices for construction accounting and finance.

    What You Will Learn

    • The basics of construction revenue recognition, WIP schedules, and balance sheet
    • Understanding key cash flow issues
    • Being familiar with financial issues related to unapproved change orders/claims
    • Understanding the importance of job cost control and estimated costs to complete

    Target Audience

    Construction accounting managers, project accountants, project management

  • April 21, 2022 2:30pm  -  4:30pm PDT
  • Construction Leaders Dashboard

    Construction Leaders Dashboard

    Do you struggle to focus on what matters most? The Construction Leaders Dashboard is the right tool to help you clarify what's most important to your leadership, so you can stop struggling, stay grounded and focused, and maximize your leadership impact. Learning how to use the Dashboard will help you understand eight critical areas that have a tremendous effect on your leadership effectiveness: Vision, Mission, Values, Edge, Performance Metrics, Initiatives, Relationships, Development Opportunities. No project gets completed without identifying and using the right tools.

  • April 14, 2022 3:00pm  -  4:30pm PDT
  • High Risk Terminations

    High Risk Terminations

    Identify potentially high liability risk employee terminations and strategies for reducing/eliminating liability risks associated with terminations. The program will also discuss legal and practical strategies for reducing a terminated employee’s hostility towards managers and co-workers, as well as legal avenues available for addressing potential workplace violence threats posed by certain terminated employees.