You Are Invited
Associated Construction Publications and Somerset CPAs Construction & A/E Team invite you to participate in our Contractor Success Webinar Series: Financial Power Tools and Best Practices for the Construction Industry. The schedule for our next series is as follows:

Webinar #1: Human Resources Deadly Sins
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Eastern) - Presentation / 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Open Q&A
You have probably heard of the Biblical Seven Deadly Sins— Pride, Envy, Gluttony, Lust, Anger, Greed and Sloth. We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the some the HR Deadly Sins—Hiring Sin, Dead Man Walking Sin, Promotion Sin, Mentoring Sin and the Fresh Legs in the Fourth Quarter. In this session, we will identify the sins and discuss how to avoid and remediate them. This presentation will be by Howard Cox, Somerset's Director of Business Consulting.

Webinar #2: Tax Strategies for Contractors
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Eastern) - Presentation / 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Open Q&A
Do you know how current tax legislation is affecting contractors and the construction industry? In this webinar, professionals from the Somerset Tax Team will break down the complex contractor taxation rules. Participants will learn techniques for minimizing taxable income while preserving much needed working capital and equity for bonding, borrowing and licensing capacity.

Webinar #3: Tools for Profitability Analysis
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Eastern) - Presentation / 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Open Q&A
What do you need to do to hit your profit target? In this session, we will discuss how to calculate your breakeven point, how to use Cost/Volume/Profit (CVP) to plan for a desired level of profit and gain an understanding of the uses, misuses and abuses of CVP analysis. Find out who your profitable customers are so you can target your marketing and where to strategically allocate customer service dollars, marketing dollars and your finite resources. This will be presented by Ken Hedlund, principal of the Somerset Construction & A/E Team.

Webinar #4: Economic, Banking and Surety Update
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Eastern) - Presentation / 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Open Q&A
2010 real time data on industry performance and outlook will be presented by Somerset and other industry experts. We will review current economic data and indicators, provide an update on the surety and banking industries outlook and practices, plus assess the ever-changing landscape of the political environment and any significant tax updates. The economic update will be presented by Anirban Basu of Sage Policy Group.

Who Should Attend
Business owners, CEOs, COOs, CFOs and all key managers will benefit from attending. For an investment of only $149 each or the entire series at a discounted rate of $449, you can all participate in our Contractor Success Webinar Series as a group and essentially receive 8 hours of consulting with industry experts. The value you receive will be far in excess of the cost.

CPE Qualified
Each webinar qualifies for 2 hours of CPE credit. CPE credits are for Indiana and may qualify in other states as well. Please check with your state's CPA society for determination.

How to Participate
Utilizing GoToWebinar and your telephone, you can participate at your desk or in a conference room with a group. There is no limit to the number participants at one location.