Facility Management Advisor

Think you need an MBA to figure out all this financial stuff? Think again! This easy to understand tele-conference includes two programs that automate your financial decision making process. You’ll easily compare different options for the best value and confidently approach management with your plan. This can’t be any easier!

Are you ready for the upcoming maintenance crisis? You do know what we're talking about don't you? Join us for a one-hour conference as we interview two or the maintenance industry's leaders, Joel Leonard (Pulse Point Technologies) and Pete Little (MPACT Learning Center) as we identify the problems and share valuable ideas how to get more done with less - and become more effective at the same time!

It’s that time of the year again! OSHA requires you to summarize last year’s injuries and illnesses. Do you know what forms to fill out? Where they must be displayed, and for how long? Join us for this fast moving tele-conference and we’ll answer all your OSHA recordkeeping questions!

The number one way to ensure superior service from your vendors is by choosing the best vendor in the first place. Sounds simple enough but too many times bad specifications, unqualified vendors or management’s infatuation with the low bidder results in a mistake. In this tele-conference we will share a number of tools and best practices that will remove the pain from the bidding process and let you get back to work!

Thinking about New Year’s Resolutions? Then don’t miss this excellent workshop! Don’t let this year be like all the rest. Create goals, personal and professional, that will catapult you to happiness and fulfillment.

A well written service contract can be a lifesaver! It can protect your interests while ensuring that your service provider does what it promised. However, nearly 70% of all contracts are written with major holes that will cost you money and keep you up a night! This eye-opening tele-conference will identify dozens of new ideas, without all the legal-speak!

Don’t have enough time to learn about time management? This exciting tele-conference is made just for you! In just one hour (and the self-study materials) we’ll teach you a number of real world techniques that you can use immediately! Don’t miss this one!

“How to use best practices to increase the efficiency & profitability of your real estate portfolio”

Would you like to manage a more efficient portfolio? Would you like to reduce costs while increasing quality? Would you like to know if your vendors are giving you a good price on services? Of course you would! In just one hour (and the self-study materials) we’ll teach you a number of real world techniques that you can use immediately!

“How to use best practices to increase the efficiency & profitability of your real estate portfolio”

You've probably heard about "Green Buildings", "Sustainable Design" and "Leeds Certification". What does it all mean? Join us as Gary Moshier, LEED Accredited Professional of Moshier Studios in Pittsburgh, PA answers all of our questions. He'll discuss the price differences between non-green design and sustainable design (You'll find the payback period to be very interesting). We'll also discuss many of the design concepts that can make your new building project more cost effective and better for the environment. Plus, you'll learn how these same design features can be incorporated in an existing facility.

Special Guest Interview with David Cotts - Author of "The Facility Management Handbook". Mr. Cotts is a well known and respected author and consultant in the facility management industry. His views have shaped the industry and brought a level of professionalism never before experienced. In this special one-hour interview find out exactly what David Cotts believes is the greatest problem facing facility management and how you can turn your FM organization into a world class FM organization.

Time Management - Part One was so successful and generated so much interest that we decided to spend another hour on this topic! Part One discussed the human impacts on our time and how to effectively use scripting to control our time. Part Two will discuss the tools available to get more out of your day. In one hour you'll gain many ideas that will help you achieve the things you need to get done! Discussion topics include:

You don’t need to be an engineer or architect to perform the basic facility inspection and we'll show you step by step how to perform an inspection.

Of course if you find something out of the ordinary, you would call in the experts,

but regular inspections are best done in house and our special guest tells you exactly how to do it.

We’ve even included a sample inspection tool that easily allows you to evaluate your facility’s interior and exterior. Enjoy this month’s seminar – it’s a good one!

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration performs regular random (unannounced) audits and when they visit organizations one of the things they will look for is the “Facility Safety Inspection” form. OSHA wants be to certain that you are inspecting your facility for safety issues. This inspection form can also keep you out of legal trouble as well. This one hour recorded workshop will take you through exactly what regulatory compliance means and how to quickly achieve it.

We’ve included a six page inspection form that easily allows you to evaluate your facility’s safety compliance with common OSHA regulations.

Are you working in an outsourced environment? If not, there is a good chance that you will - in the very near future! This can be good news if you understand how to adapt to this new alliance. Facility professionals must understand the demands placed on management and how they view the FM department. If you can't justify your existence, management will likely consider outsourcing as a means of improvement. Are you prepared? This workshop will raise your comfort level immediately! Here's what you'll learn:

How to write a "Service Level Agreement" so misunderstandings will be minimized.
How to simply track change orders over the term of the contract.
How to know if you are a target for outsourcing.
Uncover 5 reasons for failed outsourcing ventures.
How to ease staffing anxieties.
RFP and contract basics explained!

Immediately available recorded seminar!

Mold and IAQ - Are You Prepared?

(Special Guest Interview with John Terranova)

Indoor Air Quality is a serious concern to many building managers today. What are the signs & symptoms of a "sick building"? What can you do to ensure your building occupants are safe from IAQ issues?

Well this month our premium members will listen in on an interview with Mr. John Terranova of "The Mold School" in Las Vegas, Nevada (USA) Mr. Terranova is a well respected authority on IAQ and during this interview, John shares his knowledge on mold and what you can do to proactively protect your people and property.

BONUS: One hour interview includes downloadable occupancy interview and information sheet.

Immediately available recorded seminar!

How to Conduct an OSHA Compliance Audit

For most facility professionals, OSHA is a concern. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration performs regular random audits and when they visit organizations one of the things they will look for is the Facility Safety Inspection form. OSHA wants be to certain that you are inspecting your facility for safety issues. This month we feature a six page inspection form that you can use in your facilities.

BONUS: The one hour interview also features a downloadable inspection form for your facilities

Preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, run-to-failure – what is the best and most cost effective program for my real estate portfolio? We will discuss all of the options and their pros and con’s. You’ll leave this informative but easy to understand tele-seminar with a handful of ideas that can save you thousands of dollars!

We all know that training is essential in today’s competitive environment. Staffing levels are slashed and you are expected to do the work of three people. Trouble is, you don’t have the knowledge or experience to do some of the things they did! Fail to learn these new skills and you’ll be left behind or worse – replaced!

It’s obvious - training is essential, but the biggest obstacle is time. Who has time to be away for the office for a full day? Who wants to drive to some hotel, sit in a dark and cold conference room and listen to some trainer drone on for six hours? Me neither!

That’s exactly why the recorded seminar series is so popular. Our lively trainers speak for one hour. That’s it! You don’t even have to leave the office! Even if your schedule is busy (and who’s isn’t) you can simply listen to the recorded seminar at a time convenient to you!

Let me give you two examples of how our professional development gets very little attention.

Think for a moment – what percentage of your operating budget is invested on training?

I’m guessing you don’t invest even one tenth of one percent on training. If you manage a $1 million operating budget, you’re probably investing less than $1,000 a year. Am I right?

How much of your time is invested on training? During a full year of 40-hour work weeks (I know you probably work more like 60 hours a week!), you’ll log over 2,000 hours at work! How much of that time is spent refining your skills? If you spend 20 hours a year in training that would equate to just 1% of your time. Not a good average by any means!

By joining our continuing series of recorded seminars for a year, you’ll receive twelve hours of training. Just think, twelve hours of directed training each year without leaving the office! That’s two day’s worth of education in small directed doses! All for a fraction of a percentage of your operating budget! Can you really afford not to take advantage of this opportunity?

Each recorded seminar is one hour in length and has been recorded in MP3 format. Simply download the audio file and all of the supplemental information and listen when its convenient for you! When you join us as a premium member, you will receive immediate access to the archived vault of recorded seminars and downloadable materials and tools.

You will also be informed when a new recorded seminar is posted to the members-only section of the web site. You'll receive a newsletter each month to remind you of the latest topic and the associated tools available.

With each recorded seminar, participants will receive an outline and when necessary, supporting materials that will be addressed during the seminar. Depending on the subject, we may include supplemental tools and videos to help you quickly learn the skills being discussed. On average each participant will receive 10-15 pages of supporting information for each recorded seminar! These documents will made available to our subscribers via members-only page of the website.

Extra bonus #1: For a limited time sign up for the premium membership and you’ll receive a 48 page E-book entitled “Best Practices in Facility Management" This report, valued at $29 provides an overview of the best techniques that you can use to improve the efficiency of your real estate portfolio! Still not enough?

The Annual Premium Membership is your best option for targeted FM training, priced at just $97! When you join as a premium subscriber you'll have instant access to the entire vault of recorded seminars and also additional recorded seminars as they become available for the next twelve months!

Limited Bonus #1: For a limited time sign up for the premium membership and you’ll receive a free 48 page E-book entitled “Best Practices in Facility Management" Still not enough?

"2003 Salary Report for Facility Managers". This report, valued at $49 examines the average salary for facility managers in over 85 cities! Plus, you'll learn a few ways to increase your value in the FM marketplace!

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