NSCA Webinars & Podcasts

View NSCA webinars and podcasts to learn more about  industry-specific business issues, research and trends, and practical tips, tools, strategies, techniques, and resources on a variety of professional development topics. NSCA offers this cost-effective, convenient training solution for our industry professionals. 

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What Integrators Need to Measure – Business Intelligence
Presented by:  Brad Dempsey, President/CEO of Solutions360 Inc.

This seminar is a leadership and management session on business metrics and development of the dashboard that measures company performance.  We will focus on the top 5 things every business owners should know about their business and ways that senior managers can assemble and present the information.

June 18, 2013 • 11am Central • Register for this FREE Web Event


 


What Integrators Need to Protect – Intellectual Property

Presented by:  Cliff Ennico, Law Office of Clifford R. Ennico

This seminar is about your intellectual property and that of the manufacturer’s products you represent.  We will cover licensing agreements, programing and software, ownership of the design, work for hire and the transactions we make.  IP enabled device and the network has changed everything.

July 16, 2013 • 11am Central • Register for this FREE Web Event 

 


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Attracting and Retaining Employees

Presented by:  Ray Bailey, President of Lone Star Communications
Moderated by:  Cory Schaeffer, VP Sales Worldwide for Listen Technologies

In an age when employers are competing to hire top talent, what are leading integrators doing to beat the competition and retain those dynamic employees?  Join Cory Schaeffer from Listen Technologies as she interviews Ray Bailey, President of Lone Star Communications about ways he rewards his employees who excel, helps members of his team avoid burnout, how to spot morale problems before they escalate, and identifies and grooms future leaders in his own organization.  With a number of employees with 20+ years of service at Lone Star, you won’t want to miss hearing about how this integration firm is winning in the war for talent.   

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12 Outrageous Contract Requirements

Presented by:  Cliff Ennico, Law Office of Clifford R. Ennico & Chuck Wilson, NSCA

This seminar is for senior managers who administer agreements and contracts within their companies. Utilizing the new white paper just published by NSCA on the Top 10 Most Outrageous Contract Requirements, this seminar will provide information about how to avoid, eliminate or reduce risk on your next contract. At the end of this session, you will you will understand how you can better position yourself in areas including insurance, waiver of subrogation, indemnification, disputes/resolution, imposed delays, liquidated damages, completion conditions, retainage, terms and conditions, and more.   

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Business Transformation

Presented by: Paul Cronin, Atrion Networking & Chuck Wilson, NSCA

This seminar will address how and why the traditional integrators’ business model must be transformed for long-term growth and sustainability. Details on how to make the transformation from a “product sales driven” organization to a “service driven” organization will be discussed. Finally, case studies of organizations that have successfully made the transformation will be made, and tips of traps and pitfalls to avoid will also be shared.

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Ready or Not….Mass Notification & Emergency Communications (MNEC) Here to Stay Presented by: Scott Lord, Executive Officer with All Systems & Chuck Wilson, NSCA Executive Director

Join NSCA and PSA for an informative webinar designed for owners and managers of security, fire/life safety, and audio integrators on the emerging market of mass notification & emergency communications. Details of the May 9 MNEC Symposium will also be discussed.

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Ensuring Proper Payment for Hours Worked

Presented by: Edwin Zalewski, J.J. Keller & Associates

The number of lawsuits on wage and hour issues indicates that many employers have difficulty applying the state and federal regulations. Typical problems involve failing to record all working time, failing to pay for break or meal periods, and wrongly classifying employees as exempt, all of which can result in unpaid overtime. This presentation will discuss some of the most commonly misunderstood laws regarding overtime, working time, and related compensation issues such as ensuring the integrity of payroll records. 

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NSCA & Commercial Integrator – 3rd Annual Web Event

Integration Business Outlook

Presented by: Chuck Wilson, Executive Director – NSCA
Tom LeBlanc, Editor-in-Chief – Commercial Integrator

You only get one chance to start 2013 on the right foot for your business. NSCA’s Chuck Wilson and Commercial Integrator’s Tom LeBlanc want integration industry professionals to start the year off with exclusive, pertinent research and analysis to guide their companies toward profitable years. Join them in their 3rd Annual Integration Business Outlook web event on January 9, hosted on Commercialintegrator.com.

Topics include but aren’t limited to: Increasing Labor Costs, Prevailing wages/Davis Bacon law, Impact of government regulations, Competition with former residential integrators, Rating activity in various verticals, State of transition from profit- to service-based revenue models, Demand for hot-button tech categories, Prevalent operational challenges for integrators, and Market-defining data.

The commercial integration industry is changing. Now is the time for integrators to evolve to reflect clients’ evolving needs and new operational challenges. Join Chuck and Tom, and start the year on the right foot.

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Tax Strategies for 2013

Presented by: Chuck Schultz, McGladrey LLP
Deborah Gulick, Entrepreneurial Services Group LLC

Protect your 2013 earnings by understanding key tax code changes and the impact they have on integration firms. Understand the 3.8% Medicare tax, changes to capital gains, AMT and more.

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A Catalyst of Growth in 2013 - Disruptive Technologies

Presented by Chuck Wilson, Executive Director - NSCA

This session is designed for owners and managers who are looking to expand product offerings within their existing vertical markets in the year ahead. Attendees of this session will provided information on the top five technology trends expected in markets including education, healthcare, corporate, hospitality and entertainment.

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Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals & Family Businesses

Top 3 takeaways:

  • Critical income tax planning considerations, including those stemming from tax relief provisions scheduled to expire December 31, 2012.

  • Specific estate and gift tax planning steps addressing potential unpleasant surprises in 2013 and beyond Tax and investment strategies to address the new 3.8 percent Medicare tax on portfolio income.

  • Unique planning challenges facing closely held business owners in 2012.

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Year-End Tax Planning & Compliance Consideration for your Company

Top takeaways:

  • Post-election commentary

  • Corporate tax planning ideas companies should consider now

  • Accounting methods and periods; what companies need to do before year-end

  • International tax; opportunities for planning and compliance

  • State and local tax; current perspectives – a second look for 2012

 

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"Assistive Listening 
Devices and Regulatory Changes 
Within the Americans 
with Disabilities Act"

Effective March 15, 2012, new regulatory changes took effect causing changes to technical requirements for Assistive Listening Devices in government facilities, public accommodations, and commercial facilities. Hear Cory Schaeffer from Listen Technologies discuss these changes.

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"Rules & Regs That Can Crush Profits" Webinar

NSCA Director of Government Affairs, Cathy Mrosko, and long-time NSCA member, James Beckham, are guest panelists on Commercial Integrator's webinar that discusses legislatives rules and regulations that could harm your business.

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"The IT Way"
Q4 2010 Podcast

NSCA Executive Director, Chuck Wilson, and Paul Cronin, president and CEO of Atrion Networking Corporation, a 1n Service Company, discuss what NSCA’s systems integrators can learn from the IT world and how our members can apply their revenue-generating tactics to this industry.

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"OSHA -- Trends, Directions & Changes Webinar"

OSHA will continue to increase its enforcement, penalties and fines in 2011 as it boosts its presence and inspections of workplace safety issues. Are you prepared? Are you in compliance? A representative from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is our featured speaker on current and proposed OSHA standards, what can be done about legislative and regulatory initiatives, and how to protect your business.

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"What You Should Know about Mass Notification Emergency Communication Webinar"

NSCA and PSA join forces to bring you the facts about Mass Notification & Emergency Communications (MNEC). This webinar provides an introduction to the purpose of mass notification, the technology requirements, upcoming government regulations, and important factors for successful deployment. MNEC can save lives when violence, danger and natural disasters strike. Learn how MNEC can drive more business to your company and provide your customers with the best solution for their life safety and security needs.

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