| BizTalk 2010 EDI for Health Care Posted: 22 Mar 2013 09:40 AM PDT 
Book Description Building a successful health care claims processing EDI implementation in BizTalk Server can be complex. Decisions must be made around how to extract and publish data, how to map to the 837 EDI standard, and how to appropriately batch and deliver data. If architected properly, your BizTalk solution can be highly efficient, simple, and something that can be managed and extended for years to come. The topics in this book include building complete inbound and outbound solutions for 837 Institutional and Professional EDI document types. In addition, topics around 997/999 acknowledgements and related document types are included. Covering mapping, trading partner configuration, AS2, SFTP, data extraction, data routing, and batching, you will find this to be a goldmine of information to aid you in a successful implementation. What you'll learn - Successfully create HIPAA compliant 837 Professional implementations
- Build fully operational inbound and outbound processes using AS2, SFTP, and FTP
- Integrate with SQL Server, .NET Libraries, and other platforms and technologies
- Develop maps, schemas, orchestrations and configure encrypted file delivery
- Configure batching of documents for various scenarios
Who this book is for
BizTalk 2010 Developers, technical architects, and executives of Health Care Companies looking to implement BizTalk or EDI, BizTalk 2010 Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Architectural Patterns
Chapter 2. Solution: Receiving 837P Data
Chapter 3. Solution: Sending 837P Data
Chapter 4. Mapping Data
Chapter 5. Ports, AS2 and Acknowledgements Book Details - Paperback: 96 pages
- Publisher: Apress (January 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1430250194
- ISBN-13: 978-1430250197
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| When to Hire—or Not Hire—a Consultant Posted: 22 Mar 2013 09:33 AM PDT 
Book Description When to Hire—or Not Hire—a Consultant:Getting Your Money’s Worth from Consulting Relationships is a hands-on, practical guide for anyone thinking about hiring a consultant to set strategy, solve problems, increase profits or revenue, develop new products, open new markets, or improve efficiency. Consulting is one of the fastest growing professions in the United States. According to the U.S. government, there were 719,000 consultants in the U.S. in 2010, and you can expect an additional 274,000 by 2020. Cloaked in "expert" status, consultants might seem to be the answer to many business problems. You call someone in to solve a particular problem or develop new markets, then send them away once the job is done—while reaping the benefits of their expertise. Consultants sometimes do work miracles, but once in a while they wreck a healthy business. And far too often, the benefits gained by calling in consultants disappear far too soon after they leave. Yet as return on investment (ROI) and accountability for results become bigger and bigger issues, business professionals in search of answers to performance or strategy challenges are turning more and more to outside guidance for help. Indeed, few businesses do not use some kind of consultant at some point in their existence. But how can you leverage the skills consultants can bring to the table without adding undue risk to your operations? How can you effectively manage the consultant relationship to get the greatest benefit for the least cost? What metrics can support your decision to hire—or not hire—a consultant? When should you use home-grown talent to solve problems instead? That's what this book is all about. While there are a multitude of books on how to be a consultant, this is the first to help an executive determine when to hire one. You will learn strategies to decide when a consultant is needed and how to support that decision with hard evidence, how to select the right consultant, how to set clear expectations, and how to know when a consultant is either a valuable resource or a hindrance to the company's success. The authors of this book bring together two opposing perspectives. Linda Orr has served as a consultant in many companies and situations, while Dave Orr has hired consultants many times. Together, they can help you make the most strategically and financially sound business decisions. This books shows you how to: - Work through ROI and other issues to support a decision to hire a consultant.
- Maximize the benefits consultants can provide.
- Explore options other than hiring a consultant.
What you'll learn - Where consultants "come from" and what qualifications you should look for.
- How to compute ROI for consultants.
- When consultants can be effective and when they cannot be effective.
- How to select the right consultant, then set expectations.
- How to negotiate a consulting contract.
- How to form an effective consulting relationship.
- How to fire a consultant who is not adding value.
- Your options besides consultants to solve business problems.
Who this book is for
When to Hire—or Not Hire—a Consultant: Getting Your Money’s Worth from Consulting Relationships is designed for owners and managers who need help navigating the decisions to be made and the choices faced when they need—or think they need—outside help. Most companies use consultants occasionally, but many executives have not had the experience of dealing with consultants and using them profitably and effectively. It's also for those who have had a bad experience with consultants and need a better process for ensuring a successful relationship with a consultant. A secondary market for this book is MBA students. Giving that the consulting industry is so large, a basic part of strategy training should be when do you "outsource" your management decisions. (Linda Orr plans to use this book in her MBA classes.) Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. The Industry
Chapter 3. Origins
Chapter 4. ROI
Chapter 5. Mistakes
Chapter 6. Good Decisions
Chapter 7. Selection
Chapter 8. The Relationship
Chapter 9. Options When Consultants Won't Do Appendix A. Tools
Appendix B. Requests for Proposals
Appendix C. Sample Consulting Contract
Appendix D. Sample Nondisclosure Agreement Book Details - Paperback: 284 pages
- Publisher: Apress (January 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1430247347
- ISBN-13: 978-1430247340
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| Traders at Work Posted: 22 Mar 2013 09:28 AM PDT 
Book Description Shortly after most novice traders discover how trading works and begin to realize that they have the potential to make unlimited amounts of money in the financial markets, they start dreaming the near-impossible dream. They fantasize about buying that condo in Boca Raton for their parents or surprising their son with a brand-new car on his 16th birthday. They even begin to imagine themselves opening their own trading firm or milling about the pit of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, lobbying against other professional traders for the perfect entry into a once-in-a-lifetime trade. But then … they watch the markets lurch in wildly unpredictable ways, lose their shirts in a few live trades, and then freeze in their tracks, wondering if they will ever be able to consistently trade in a manner that can even loosely be defined as "profitable." To be sure, becoming a full-time, professional trader, working at a proprietary trading firm, or managing the trading activity of a hedge fund may sound like the perfect career, but it's all too easy for beginner traders to overestimate their trading abilities, underestimate the movements of the markets, and find themselves in a financial hole of epic proportions after a few bad trades. So what does it really take to make a living in the markets? Tim Bourquin, co-founder of Traders Expo and the Forex Trading Expo and founder of TraderInterviews.com, and freelance writer and editor Nick Mango set out to answer that exact question in Traders at Work, a unique collection of over 20 interviews with some of the world's most successful professional traders, from at-home hobbyists who have opened their own firms to those working at hedge funds, on proprietary trading desks, and in exchange pits. What mistakes did Anne-Marie Baiynd make early in her career? What does Michael Toma wish he had known about trading? What trading strategies work best for Linda Raschke? How does John Carter remain cool, calm, and collected when the markets are sending mixed signals? And how did Todd Gordon make the transition from part-time to full-time trader? Bourquin and Mango ask all of these questions and more in Traders at Work and in doing so reveal insider insights on what it takes to be a successful trader from those who are living that dream. Fascinating, compelling, and filled with never-before-told stories from the front lines of the trading arena, Traders at Work is required reading for anyone who has ever asked themselves if they have what it takes to trade for a living. What you'll learn - How some of the world's best traders became consistently profitable in the markets, quit their day jobs, and made the career transition to full-time trading
- How to manage the roller coaster of your emotions and make smarter trading decisions in up, down, and sideways markets
- Daily techniques for minimizing your trading risks while maximizing your profit potential
- Insider stories from some of the most well-recognized prop desks and hedge funds in the financial industry
- The most common mistakes leading traders made early on in their careers and how to avoid making them yourself
Who this book is for
Traders at Work is a book for active beginner to advanced retail traders, those thinking about trying their hand at trading, and those with retirement accounts or mutual funds who want to take a more active role in the management of their finances. It will also appeal to readers with a more general and passive interest in the financial markets who want to know how the markets work, how ordinary people can profit from them, and why the trading profession is so enticing to so many people. It is targeted to readers who buy how-to investing and trading books but who are also interested in the lifestyles and unique market experiences of those who trade for a living. Readers of Trading for a Living, Trade Your Way to Financial Freedom, The Way of the Turtle, and Market Wizards will be especially interested in the interviews contained in Traders at Work. Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Todd Gordon
Chapter 2. Linda Raschke
Chapter 3. Serge Berger
Chapter 4. Alex Foster
Chapter 5. Derek Schimming
Chapter 6. Peter Brandt
Chapter 7. Rob Wilson
Chapter 8. John Carter
Chapter 9. Anne-Marie Baiynd
Chapter 10. Jeff White
Chapter 11. Patrick Hemminger
Chapter 12. Don Miller
Chapter 13. Charles German
Chapter 14. Dr. Andrew Menaker
Chapter 15. Brian Lund
Chapter 16. Michael Toma
Chapter 17. Twenty Habits of Wealthy Traders Book Details - Paperback: 220 pages
- Publisher: Apress (January 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1430244437
- ISBN-13: 978-1430244431
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| Financial Freedom Posted: 22 Mar 2013 09:24 AM PDT 
Book Description If you’re one of the millions of Americans who is buried in credit card debt, or maybe you’re having trouble deciphering the fine print on your 401(K)—that is, if you even have a 401(K)!—don’t dismay. You can start taking steps toward closing your financial illiteracy gap right away with the sound, practical personal finance advice offered up in Reuben Advani’s Financial Freedom. Designed for young adult professionals but filled with crucial information that will financially empower readers of all ages, Financial Freedom is more than just your standard personal finance book, which offers up plenty of encouragement but very little actionable advice. Instead, this user-friendly guide stands alone thanks to the clear approach it takes to the topic of personal finance. So, no matter whether you are in the market for a new car, are looking to become a first-time homeowner, want to save up for your child’s college education, or have decided to try your hand at investing, you’ll find engaging, nonjudgmental answers to your most pressing financial questions in this invaluable resource. Jam-packed with financial guidance yet presented in a gentle, humorous manner, Financial Freedom will teach you: - The ins and outs of the world of finance, including targeted advice on how to use its tools to create a better financial future for yourself
- The difference between good debt and bad debt—as well as tips and hints for avoiding the latter of the two
- The low-down on mortgages, auto loans, student loans, and credit cards
- Strategies and techniques for investing in stocks, bonds, and real estate
- And much more
When it comes to securing your financial future, building a strong foundation of financial knowledge and skills is the smartest thing you can do. Put yourself on the path to long-term financial literacy, independence, and success with Financial Freedom, which provides all the information you need to make sound financial decisions for a lifetime. What you'll learn - Concrete strategies for increasing your financial literacy and cleaning up your financial situation, no matter how dire your financial straits may be
- How to take charge of your personal balance sheet by keeping constant track of your assets, liabilities, and equity
- How money market accounts, certificates of deposit, and bank accounts can help you maximize your savings and build your financial opportunities
- The differences between stocks, bonds, and the wide variety of available alternative investments, as well as techniques for investing in each type of financial instrument
- How diversification and active money management will enable you to build your wealth and achieve your long-term financial goals
Who this book is for
Financial Freedom is a friendly, hands-on guide that is specifically geared toward college students and young, entry-level professionals who want to get their financial house in order, but it will also prove indispensable to a wide range of mid-career professionals, from those in desperate need of financial guidance to those who are already on the path to financial success. Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Assets
Chapter 2. Liabilities
Chapter 3. Equity
Chapter 4. Financial Feng Shui—Get Organized!
Chapter 5. The Personal Finance Panacea—Make More Money!
Chapter 6. Budgeting and Saving—Oh, No!
Chapter 7. Shopping—Oh, Yes!
Chapter 8. Credits and Debits
Chapter 9. Late Night TV and Borrowing
Chapter 10. Financing a Home
Chapter 11. Buying a Car
Chapter 12. Financing an Education
Chapter 13. Debt Reduction
Chapter 14. Investment Basics
Chapter 15. Stock Market Investing
Chapter 16. Bond Market Investing
Chapter 17. Real Estate Investing
Chapter 18. Playing It Safe
Chapter 19. Financial Advisors
Chapter 20. Conclusion Book Details - Paperback: 164 pages
- Publisher: Apress (January 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1430245395
- ISBN-13: 978-1430245391
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| Tax Strategies for the Small Business Owner Posted: 22 Mar 2013 09:18 AM PDT 
Book Description Tax Strategies for the Small Business Owner: Reduce Your Taxes and Fatten Your Profits will help the small business owner increase profits while feeling more comfortable dealing with taxes. It begins by looking at the often overlooked critical decision small business owners face when they start a business: the choice of business entity. The book then examines all the deductions that a business owner can take legally to reduce taxes. It also provides advice business owners need to make good tax-related decisions: Should I lease or buy? Should I hire an employee or outsource the task? How much will buying a building reduce my taxes and for how long? Many people freeze up when they are forced to prepare or even think about taxes. Some receive a notice from the IRS and put it aside: They're too scared to open it! Yet taxes for the most part follow common sense rules. You just need to know what they are and how they affect your decisions. In this book, readers will learn about the different business entities, the different taxes you must deal with (primarily income taxes), documentation procedures, how to work with a tax professional, how to handle an audit, and, in general, how to use the U.S. Tax Code to your advantage. Among other things, readers learn to take full advantage of tax benefits and avoid potholes hidden in things like: - Startup and ongoing expenses
- Cost of goods sold
- Depreciation
- Payroll
- Retirement plans
In short, Tax Strategies for the Small Business Owner will not only help you relax when you deal with your taxes—it'll show you how to use tax law to your financial benefit. What you'll learn - How to choose a business entity that's right for your business.
- The requirements for deducting expenses.
- What you can deduct (and what you can't).
- How to fund your retirement with help from the business.
- Using depreciation rules to reduce taxable income.
- Having benefit plans (medical and retirement) while complying with tax laws.
- How to take the tax implications into account when making strategic business decisions.
- What to do when you hear from the IRS.
- How to determine whether you need a tax professional to assist you.
Who this book is for
Taxes for the Small Business Owner is designed for owners of small to medium-sized businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs—millions of people in the U.S. This practical guide on taxation is designed for those who want to lower their tax bills by maximizing deductions. It will appeal to any owner or manager who wants to pay less tax—legally. Table of Contents
Part I: Before the Business Opens
Chapter 1. The Business Entity
Chapter 2. An Overview of Taxation
Chapter 3. Before Your Business Opens Part II: Day-to-Day Expenses
Chapter 4. The Basics of Expenses
Chapter 5. Cost of Goods Sold
Chapter 6. The Office
Chapter 7. The Car
Chapter 8. Travel
Chapter 9. Meals and Entertainment
Chapter 10. Fixed Assets and Depreciation Part III: Employees, Payroll Taxes, and Benefit Plans
Chapter 11. Other Deductions
Chapter 12. Employees and Wages
Chapter 13. Payroll Taxes
Chapter 14. Medical Expenses
Chapter 15. Retirement Plans Part IV: Other Items
Chapter 16. Other Taxes
Chapter 17. Dear Valued Taxpayer. When You Hear from the IRS
Chapter 18. Other Topics Book Details - Paperback: 280 pages
- Publisher: Apress (January 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1430248424
- ISBN-13: 978-1430248422
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| How to Secure Your H-1B Visa Posted: 22 Mar 2013 09:14 AM PDT 
Book Description The H-1B visa is the gateway for the world's best and brightest to live and work in the United States as IT professionals, engineers, scientists, professors, doctors, nurses, and researchers. How to Secure Your H‑1B Visa guides employees and employers alike through the maze of H-1B laws, policies, and procedures. This road map lays out the whole H-1B process from petition to visa to status maintenance to visa extension and, ultimately, to permanent residence in the US for you and your family. It shows you step by step exactly how the H-1B process divides up between the employer and employee. It identifies the points where the two tracks converge and the H-1B employer and employee need to pull in tandem. Navigation icons tell you at a glance whether a topic concerns employees and employers equally or primarily one or the other. Sidebars highlight pitfalls, liabilities, and disasters to avoid; tips and exceptions to leverage for success; administrative and enforcement trends and late-breaking changes; and special conditions that apply to nationals of particular countries, such as India and China. Ancillary chapters cover complementary visas for family members and H-1B substitute visas for professionals with particular skill sets or from particular countries, such as Australia and Canada. The authors are Silicon Valley immigration lawyers with 60 years combined experience handling professional work visas. Whether you are an international professional desiring to work in the US for the first time, an international student in the US wishing to remain after graduation, or a hiring manager or HR specialist for a sponsoring entity, this short book will show you how to secure, maintain, and leverage your H-1B visa and answer all your questions about: - quotas and exemptions
- RFEs and consular interviews
- dual representation by the employer's lawyer
- LCA compliance, auditing, and penalties
- serial H-1B employers
- termination and benching regulations
- reconciling filing deadlines with expiration dates
- transitioning from academic to affiliated to private H-1B employment
What you'll learn
As a result of reading How to Secure Your H-1B Visa, foreign professionals will learn: - How to optimize the outcome of your non-immigrant skilled worker visa petition
- How to ace your interview at a US embassy or consulate and answer an RFE
- How to maintain or change your and your family's status in the US
Managers of US companies with skilled worker needs will learn: - How to include international professionals in the development of your HR strategies
- How to coach your foreign hires to cooperate in the petition process and avoid pitfalls
- How to avoid fines, penalties, and other hazards
Who this book is for
This is a practical, accessible, and affordable short book for both individual foreign professionals (especially IT workers) who want or already have an H1-B non-immigrant specialty occupation work visa (or a treaty-substitute or alternative visa to the H1-B) and also for their US corporate sponsors (especially small-to-medium enterprises and startups in the IT sector), showing foreign employees and US employers how to work in perfect sync to nail that H1-B visa, hang on to it, and leverage it. Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Overview of the H-1B Petition Procedure
Chapter 3. The H-1B Annual Quota
Chapter 4. Eligibility for H-1B Status
Chapter 5. Complementary Roles of the H-1B Employee, Sponsor, and Attorney
Chapter 6. Employer Inputs to the H-1B Process
Chapter 7. Employee Inputs to the H-1B Process
Chapter 8. Labor Condition Application (LCA) Compliance
Chapter 9. H-1B Investigations and Penalties
Chapter 10. Maintaining H-1B Status
Chapter 11. Termination of H-1B Employment
Chapter 12. H-1B Alternatives Book Details - Paperback: 176 pages
- Publisher: Apress (January 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1430247282
- ISBN-13: 978-1430247289
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