technical compliance http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for technical compliance Copyright 2008 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:40:10 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/technical+compliance The End Is Near: Limited Liability Entities In New York State Must Act Today To Avoid Suspension http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-end-is-near-limited-liability-entities-in-new-york-state-must-act-today-to-avoid-suspension http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-end-is-near-limited-liability-entities-in-new-york-state-must-act-today-to-avoid-suspension#comments Mon, 21 May 2007 21:19:57 +0000 email alertsllecompliance issuescumbersomenew york timepublication processpursuant http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-end-is-near-limited-liability-entities-in-new-york-state-must-act-today-to-avoid-suspension LLE) that either was organized to the statutes or the state of New York or that is duly qualified to do business in New York, time is running out.

By this it is meant you have only until May 31, 2007, to make certain that you fully are in compliance with certain newspaper publication and filing requirements that went into effect in New York.



Specifically, if your LLE either was formed in New York or qualified to do business in the state between January 1, 1999, and June 1, 2006, you must make certain that your LLE is in compliance. The new law permitted a grace period of until the end of May to get into compliance. The legislation requires any LLE formed after June 1, 2006, to meet the newspaper publication and filing requirement no later than 120 days after formation or qualification.

The compliance process for your LLE actually is not that or complicated. In order for your LLE to become compliant, the following steps must be taken:

1.The notice that is required of an LLE pursuant to the new law must be duly published in an appropriate weekly newspaper as described in that legislation for six consecutive weeks.

2.Following the as described, a certificate of the publication together with the duly executed affidavits from the newspaper in which the notices were published must be filed.

The reality is that this process easily can require a 90 day period to make arrangements for publication, undertake the publication process itself and to make the appropriate filing. If you have not commenced the compliance process we have outlined for you, you must make certain that this process is underway immediately.



In order to ensure that your LLE is in complete compliance in the future, you will want to make certain that you sign up for our authoritative and legal updates. If you have any questions or concerns about the that have been discussed with you today, or any other issues regarding your LLE, feel free to contact us for a consultation either by telephone or via e-mail. Robert Masud, Esq. is the principal of Masud and Company LLC, a law firm for business, finance and the internet (http://www.masudco.com). ]]> Compliance Officer and How to Become a Compliance Officer http://www.artwoo.com/article/compliance-officer-and-how-to-become-a-compliance-officer http://www.artwoo.com/article/compliance-officer-and-how-to-become-a-compliance-officer#comments Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:50:23 +0000 compliance officecompliance officerschief compliance officermanagerial experiencelevel positionadvertising materialsmarketing department http://www.artwoo.com/article/compliance-officer-and-how-to-become-a-compliance-officer compliance officer (CO), or in many cases (CCO) is the person at a company who has the responsibility of ensuring that their company follows the legal and regulatory requirements which pertain to their business or industry. There is often only one CO, especially at smaller companies and this individual bears a great deal of responsibility as their job performance or lack of it can seriously impact the company they work for.

A compliance office may be employed in just about any industry and their exact duties will largely depend on this. A CCO must have extensive experience in their field and a comprehensive level of knowledge, especially as pertains to the regulatory requirements of the industry. This is why the position of compliance officer is almost invariably a senior .

As a senior level position, at least in the overwhelming majority of cases, a proven track record of is important to the position of chief compliance officer -- there is a lot of interpersonal communication involved, as have the task of explaining sometimes very complex regulatory or legal issues to staff of all levels within a company in a way that can be readily grasped and implemented.

A large part of the duties of a CO involve remaining well informed and up to date with current developments in their industry. They must anticipate how these changes in regulatory requirements may affect the operations of their company. After that, they determine which steps must be taken to ensure that the company remains in compliance with these rules and regulations.

Compliance analysts typically work closely with the legal department and senior management at their firms. They help these personnel to plan and implement strategies to stay current and in full compliance with all regulations which may affect the company.

They will also work with the to make sure that marketing and are in line with any regulations and restrictions on such material in their industry; clearly, the position of compliance officer entails some complex challenges and is not a position for those who are not inclined towards constant learning and staying on top of changes in their industry.

For those considering CO positions, the requirements are typically a college degree applicable to the field in which they are seeking employment. The person should have a proven track record of success in this field and a deep understanding of their industry and the legal issues and regulatory requirements which govern it.

These positions are a good fit for an experienced manager within an industry who has a firm grasp of the issues involved in the industry. It is usually a position for someone looking to transition to a different career while staying in the same industry in which they have gained a solid grounding and foundation of knowledge to put to use in meeting the challenges posed by the position of compliance officer.

Large companies will have compliance departments. It is in these departments where college graduates who are interested in the compliance officer career are hired. They will usually work with an experienced officer, who will bring them along nicely.

If you are interested in the compliance officer career, I urge you to do more research on the profession. You can do this by visiting websites that cover the profession in more detail.

Note: You are free to reprint or republish this article. The only condition is that the Resource Box should be included and the links are clickable.Copywrite Kenneth Echie. Kenneth is a writer for Criminal Justice Schools and Degrees. Get free scholarship report and learn to become a Compliance Officer by visiting. Affiliated Website: Extra Income Ideas]]> Role Of W3 Compliance In SEO http://www.artwoo.com/article/role-of-w3-compliance-in-seo http://www.artwoo.com/article/role-of-w3-compliance-in-seo#comments Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:14:57 +0000 world wide web consortiumw3c guidelineswide web consortiumdriven contenttownesfunctionalitiessearch engines http://www.artwoo.com/article/role-of-w3-compliance-in-seo World and this body or association has been providing the guidelines for website structure since 1994.

The guidelines or rules have been created according to the best practices and there are certain reasons why you or your website designer should comply with the . All the reasons are not SEO driven and some of the non-SEO reasons include:

=95 W3C Compliance will ensure that your website is accessible to the disabled.

=95 W3C Compliance will also ensure that your website can be accessed through different devices like cellular phones and PDA's and also from different browsers like Mozilla Firefox.

=95 W3C Compliance will ensure that in spite of the different and requirements of different technologies and browsers, your website will be accessible and function in across different mediums in a similar way.

Now that you know the non-SEO reasons for ensuring full W3C compliance, you will probably ask: what has this got to do with SEO?

According to a statement made by Frederick from W3Edge web design, if you use the standards and incorporate the best practices then you are ensuring that your website will be designed in such a way that it is easier for to interpret it. At the same time, the search engines will be able to skew the content-to-code ratio in the right direction and force the information on each of the web pages to be accessible.

Basically, he means that if you remove excess code from your web pages then the keyword will get a higher priority. The second most important thing is that following the W3C compliance will ensure that your web site can be easily spidered.

How to add W3C Compliance to your website

Actually it is easier said than done. If you don't have a website then you can have it designed based on the W3C compliance from scratch and your website designer needs to know how he/she can do it. If you have a website, which is not W3C compliant then you have only one option: You need to hire a web/graphic designer who is familiar with the W3C standards and has the capability to redo your site based on the standards.

Either ways, you will benefit if your website is W3C compliant.

Let us look at a worse case scenario where you will have to do the website all by yourself. There are quite a few good resources that you can take advantage of. One of the best is the FireFox Web Developer extension. You need to first install the FireFox browser and then install the Web Developer extension.

One of the major aspects of this tool is that it provides a one-click check for W3C compliance and it will provide you with a list of the different types of errors, their cause and the solution and everything will be according to the W3C standard. The Web Developer extension can test CSS, HTML, and XHTML, compliance.

Some of the other good resources that you can check include:

=95 Holy CSS ZeldMan =95 A List Apart =95 CSS Zen Garden

How to start Once you have downloaded the Firefox browser and installed the Web Developer extension, you will need to bookmark your resources. Once this is taken care of, you will have to test your website and at the same time check that your site meets all the W3C standards.

You should first start with the CSS validation. CSS validation is an easy process and can be done quickly as compared to most of the other code files. Once you are done with CSS, move on to HTML or XHTML validation. This will take at least a few hours and even more. The bigger your website is, the more time it will take.

After the validation of CSS and HTML, you will have to comply with Accessibility standards. In this process, you will be cleaning a chunk of your existing code and moving some of the code to CSS.

What is the need?

By now you are probably wondering why you need to do all this. The only reason is that once you complete all the validations, you will have a fully compliant website. Although the W3C compliance is not the only factor that drives SEO but if your website maintains the standard then you will definitely have the edge in the rat race. Seomul Davis is search engine optimization specialist for SEO 1 Services links http://www.seo-1-marketing-services.com http://www.seo-1-marketing-services.com/company.htm http://www.seo-services-expert.com ]]> What Is Hetas? http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-is-hetas http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-is-hetas#comments Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:15:02 +0000 hot water systemschimney liningfuel installationsgas firesopen firescriminal offencecertificate of compliance http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-is-hetas gas fires, and stoves. As of 1st April 2002 it is a if you do not inform your local building control or use a hetas engineer for your stove installation. Additional legislation in effect from 1st June, 2007 means you are also required to produce a for solid that have been carried out in your property as part of the Home Information Pack.

Registered installers have been trained and assessed in safety and good practice. Hetas is the only scheme of its type specializing in solid fuels and wood biomass. The official body works in approving products covering boilers, cookers, , stoves and room heaters.



There are many reasons why you should use a hetas registered installer;

*All registered installers are fully trained and assessed to a competent standard.

*Hetas is the only recognized competent persons scheme to specialize in solid fuels and wood burning

*Hetas provides information for consumers on approved appliances, fuels and equipment to suit your needs and in compliance with Building Regulations and safety standards.

*The provision of an available list of installers, flue specialists and maintenance companies to maintain your installation long term.

*Technical information, guidelines and regulations for registered installers to follow.

*Covers a range of installations including solid mineral, wood, and .

*Any issues regarding health and safety or compliance can be referred to Hetas.

Use a hetas registered installer if you want a good quality, safe and compliant job.

After installation you should still regularly maintain your solid fuel or wood burning appliance and have it checked annually by a registered hetas engineer. The three tick logo of Hetas is the approval mark that you should look for in solid fuel domestic heating products and services.

Remember, before you think about getting a new fireplace or gas fire installed make sure you check that the company you are using is a hetas registered installer at http://www.hetas.co.uk. If you do not you could be increasing the risk of your appliance producing carbon monoxide which can be potentially fatal.

If you use an experienced hetas installer you can expect to receive a certificate of compliance, and by using a hetas approved company you will not be required to involve your local building control. This is a great help in demonstrating that the job was carried out by a competent individual working for a hetas registered business. It also means that you do not have to pay the significant fee for compliance that you would have to pay if you went directly through the local authority.

Hetas is an independent body and offers an independent verification process. This gives you peace of mind as a consumer when you are choosing a company for fireplace installation.

Further information about hetas and fireplace installation can be found at the MK fireplaces website http://www.mkfireplaces.co.uk. Further information about hetas and fireplace installation can be found at the MK fireplaces website http://www.mkfireplaces.co.uk. MK Fireplaces are experts at installing woodburners, multi-fuel fires, gas fires and stoves and are a hetas registered business. ]]> Sarbanes Oxley Compliance: What Is It? http://www.artwoo.com/article/sarbanes-oxley-compliance-what-is-it http://www.artwoo.com/article/sarbanes-oxley-compliance-what-is-it#comments Sun, 16 Apr 2006 17:50:22 +0000 sarbanes oxley compliancesarbanes oxley actperformance metricsstatistical quality controlquality movementproactive methodcorporations http://www.artwoo.com/article/sarbanes-oxley-compliance-what-is-it Sarbanes Oxley Act seeks to make in corporate governance is best understood by drawing an analogy with the total . In the days of , companies looked at quality after the fact and measured defect rates in a sample of their final output. This was not helpful since companies could not undo the damage, i.e., they had no way to recover the costs incurred on the rejections. The Japanese brought about a paradigm shift by implementing systems to produce quality products at the outset. They placed built-in checks on the production floor where errors in manufacturing were corrected before they were compounded as work-in-progress moved from one stage to another.

Similarly, the message of is that management should change from a reactive approach to risky events to a which anticipates adverse situations, takes preemptive action before an unfavorable course of events snowballs into a crisis or the systems and processes are strong enough to weather the buffeting should unforeseen events strike.

SOX Compliance has removed the veil that hid many ills inside . It now seeks real time information that can materially impact the financial performance of a corporation. Senior management cannot hide behind the familiar ruse that their task is to provide a strategic direction to their companies; they are now required to monitor , in real time, to ensure that their companies are not overtaken by unexpected events. SOX Compliance has dramatically raised the standards of transparency, and accountability in companies to ensure that they can sustain a consistent level of performance. The key instrument to clean corporations of fraud and inefficiency is to provide detailed information, delivered electronically, to executives, shareholders and regulatory bodies. Strategic and tactical metrics to measure the health of corporations will play a critical role in the governance of corporations in the future.

SOX Compliance also frees the Board of Directors and the Auditors from the cult of the Chief Executive and provides them space to play their roles.Increasingly; they will bring their knowledge and creativity to manage the risks of companies.

Compliance would require data warehouses for storage of financial and non-financial data affecting risks and its analysis for continually reviewing strategies for risk management. In this framework, company executives and board members will not have any room to point fingers at someone else since they would have access to all corporate information and the responsibility to monitor it.

In the past, companies had a knee-jerk reaction to unexpected turn of events and usually were not the masters of their situation. Typically, companies could only patch up their balance sheets when their financial performance fell short. Nothing in the extant corporate governance legislation required them to analyze the root causes of lapses in performance and work towards improving the outcomes over time. Sarbanes Oxley requires companies to take a strategic view of risk and learn from their experiences to improve their model for coping with risk. Sarbanes-Oxley-Compliance.us is a FREE resource on the http://www.sarbanes-oxley-compliance.us and provides explanation of the implications of http://www.sarbanes-oxley-compliance.us/overview.php and what this means for your business. ]]> What Domestic Energy Assessors Do And How You Can Become One http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-domestic-energy-assessors-do-and-how-you-can-become-one http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-domestic-energy-assessors-do-and-how-you-can-become-one#comments Tue, 29 May 2007 10:29:54 +0000 human contactdomestic energytechnical compliancecompliance regulationsdeaenergy performancecandidate http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-domestic-energy-assessors-do-and-how-you-can-become-one domestic energy assessor you can get lots of assistance and training from the NHER. Part of this help is in the form of software related to your job of issuing Certificates.

The NHER service is online and helps you actually produce the energy performance certificate as part of your job of domestic energy assessor. You can access this EPC software from any Web-enabled device.

You can customize it and make it your own as you go about your domestic energy assessor tasks. You can instantly update it, with new energy rating compliance decisions or methodology changes.



The software is based on SAVA and NHER and products.

For those domestic energy assessors or assessor s who yearn for the NHER is available. Two certification training assessors will be assigned to you while you are training for certification.

One of these domestic energy assessor trainers will be charged with determining if you are competent in both interpersonal and business skills. The other will determine your .

The latter would include whether you could act in a domestic energy assessor capacity - in the preparation, inspection for and completion of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for residential dwellings.

This two person assessment and support team will also be responsible for making sure you have all the training and assessment tools to complete the domestic energy assessor training program.

You will be helped in your understanding of the process as well as the skills necessary to thrive in a distance learning environment. Your staying on course as a candidate is what the team is tasked with.



Once the two person assessment team has determined that a domestic energy assessor candidate is ready to test for the certification, ABBE schedules the exam. Passing the exam is a requirement for the awarding of a certificate.

Prior to the actual exam each domestic energy assessor candidate will have had a chance to do a practice self test. This will help her or him evaluate the level of knowledge theyve obtained in each of the required DEA competence areas.

While no one is compelled to take the self test they would be foolish not to avail themselves of this helpful examination aid. Identifying of the areas where knowledge of domestic energy assessor practice need improvement is crucial to earning the domestic energy assessor diploma and certificate.

A career as a domestic energy assessor is going to become increasingly more lucrative as legislation increases the demand for these certified energy efficiency experts. EPCs will then be commissioned not only by home information pack agencies and other providers, and by real estate agents and the sellers themselves.

Added to the list of those seeking domestic energy assessor professionals will be landlords, local government authorities and property management companies. James Copper works for http://www.propertycareerskills.co.uk as a Career Advisor. ]]> Regulatory Data Compliance - How Does This Affect Your Company? http://www.artwoo.com/article/regulatory-data-compliance-how-does-this-affect-your-company http://www.artwoo.com/article/regulatory-data-compliance-how-does-this-affect-your-company#comments Tue, 11 Mar 2008 06:35:01 +0000 information security policiescompliance frameworkcompliant organizationscorporate scandalsoption backgroundhefty fineselectronic customer http://www.artwoo.com/article/regulatory-data-compliance-how-does-this-affect-your-company compliance framework has caused confusion about what is required. Many businesses are assuming a 'wait and see' stance or rationalize that 'this probably does not apply to me'. Indifference on taking action can become a damaging option.

Background for Compliance

Terrorist attacks, globalization, high-profile , and business-to-business online transactions have led to a dramatic rise in requirements to safeguard data. Going beyond consumer protection, recent regulations (i.e. e-Discovery) are now requiring data retention and retrieval on messaging (email and instant messages). Frequently, blunt and unedited email and instant messages can become the smoking gun in litigation.

In order to become compliant, organizations must take several actions.

First is to design and implement comprehensive written for all staff.

Second is to deploy technical solutions that will maintain constant vigil on the data environment and notify of policy breaches.

Third is to monitor and enforce. If systems are implemented but review is not active, all efforts are lost. This also becomes precedent when court cases review a company's diligence in managing their environment.

The implications of non-compliance can range from to potential prosecution and imprisonment of senior executives. The consequences are the same to a company that refuses to deliver or simply has not retained the data to produce. Over the past year there are several major court cases where failure to produce requested documents have rendered favorable awards to the plaintiffs, and in some cases fines were added. High profile cases, such as Enron and WorldCom are weighty reminders that compliance and regulation are serious business issues.

What to Do?

So, what do organizations need to know to navigate the regulation matrix? More importantly, how can content security solutions help meet the compliance challenge?

The role of Content Security in Compliance is complex and wide-ranging. Regulatory compliance covers:

Privacy

Records retention and archiving

Monitoring of content for compliance

Recovery or discovery of information in response to litigation or court orders

From the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), regulatory compliance requires vigilant content security policies for email and instant messaging, including archiving and encryption. SOX, for example, mandates that processes - including internal and external email - used to produce financial reports must be consistent, reliable, secure and accurate. Organizations, therefore, need to ensure that email systems are spam and virus- free, and that internal and externally shared data is secure. Protect, archive and retrieve. The SOX Act mandates that any email or IM included in the documented financial reporting process is retained for seven years. The challenge can be identifying the right messages to keep and finding them quickly and easily when required. Many businesses estimate that more than 50 percent of messages are not required for compliance purposes, but best practices are now saying to retain all messages.

SOX Does Not Apply to My Company

For those who may have decided that SOX or HIPPA does not apply to their business, e-Discovery (aka FRCP) will probably ensnare you. With a Supreme Court ruling in December, 2006, fundamentally any business that has employees is covered. The requirement is that all digital data (email, IM, documents) be retained for up to five years. Your specific industry compliance may add to this term, like NASD that requires seven years. In case of litigation, the plaintiff's counsel can request all data/messages on select time periods and personnel. Thirty days is the typical allowance to deliver all subpoenaed documents in a readable printed format.

Conclusion

Do you still feel that you may not be on the compliance list? Here is a list of current US regulations or agencies that can impact your business, depending on your industry and company structure.

FOIA- Freedom of Information Act HIPPA SEC NASD GLBA - Gramm-Leach-Bliley SOX FRCP/e-Discovery

Now you can see how broad this can become to decide if your business is required to meet compliance. Most companies fall under more than one regulation. The best course action is to decide that you are expected to comply. Most of the compliance measures have similar expectations - manage and retain you data environment.

We work with companies of all sizes to assure their data and messaging is in compliance. Our solutions are state of the art, quick to implement, cost effective and provide the comfort to know your data is secure. A phone discussion is a great way to assess your environment and what would be the best action plan. Visit our website www.enclavedata.com to learn more.

You have the responsibility to maintain your company's digital environment, with the right tools you can now also have the control to assure compliance and protect your company's assets. Dan Schutte is the President of http://enclavedata.com specializing in messaging security, content filtering, anti-spam software, email/IM archival and compliance. Visit our website http://www.enclavedata.com to read actual Case Studies of how companies have successfully protected their data. ]]> Patriot Act Compliance and Identity Verification http://www.artwoo.com/article/patriot-act-compliance-and-identity-verification http://www.artwoo.com/article/patriot-act-compliance-and-identity-verification#comments Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:08:28 +0000 act compliancecompliance effortsprocess efficiencycompliance programsecretary of the treasuryverification toolscustomer identification http://www.artwoo.com/article/patriot-act-compliance-and-identity-verification Secretary of the Treasury to develop regulations setting forth minimum standards regarding for opening new accounts at certain financial institutions. The federal banking regulatory agencies together developed regulations to implement Section 326. That regulation is known as "the CIP rule" because it requires banks, savings associations, credit unions and certain non-federally regulated banks to have written Customer Identification Programs (CIP).

The minimum standards established for CIPs are intended to enable financial institutions to form a reasonable belief about the true identity of their customers. One of the components of a CIP is therefore to verify the identity of each customer. Another component is to scan each customer against government list(s) of known or suspected terrorists or terrorist organizations.

Patriot and Your Customers

When a new customer opens an account to receive services from a financial institution, CIP requirements apply and can sometimes impact the customer experience. Such services may include deposit accounts, transaction accounts and other types of accounts. Customers can include individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, etc. The way a financial institution approaches identity verification and watch list scanning efforts carries the potential to shape its overall customer experience. Identity and watch list checking software can play important roles in a financial institution's Patriot Act . Streamlining certain Patriot Act can lead to a more effective compliance program because software tools typically bring higher levels of accuracy and . Perhaps equally important, many software tools can do this while minimizing the friction experienced by customers. As financial institutions compete for revenue, the overall customer experience can contribute to brand value and the financial institution's bottom line.

Patriot Act Software Can Streamline Patriot Act Compliance

Meeting specific Patriot Act compliance requirements can be costly to an organization, but failing to do so can be vastly more expensive. Fines and penalties related to inadequate Patriot Act compliance programs have been significant, but the damage to a financial institution's reputation can be even more costly. If negative publicity erodes customer trust, financial institution customers may choose to reduce the number of products and services they use, or perhaps completely sever their relationships with the institution. This can negatively impact bottom line figures and lower an institution's brand value. In addition, regulatory actions may divert resources -- including senior level managers -- from focusing on revenue and profitability while they develop and implement necessary corrective actions. Patriot Act software can help financial institutions to meet certain compliance requirements and protect their organization's bottom line.

Tip: Customer Identification Methods

As you select documents, consider associated risks. If this document is not well known to your personnel, will they be able to spot a fraud? If this is a foreign document, will you accept it only when accompanied by another form of identification? Will you require certified copies of any documents? Remember it is important to provide reasonable belief that you know the true identity of each customer.

Confronting identity fraud begins with vigilant identity verification. Being aware of potential identity fraud risk will keep you alert to potential tactics and deceptive individuals.Michelle Thiel is an advocate for the information industry with an interest in bankruptcy public records , id authentication and mortgage fraud protection.]]> The History Of Sarbanes Oxley http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-history-of-sarbanes-oxley http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-history-of-sarbanes-oxley#comments Wed, 19 Apr 2006 22:50:04 +0000 sarbanes oxley actsarbanes oxley compliancesenator paul sarbanesoxley billpublic company accounting oversight boardaccountingworldcom http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-history-of-sarbanes-oxley Oxley bill in April 2002, which was related to the accountability, responsibility and transparency of stating financial status of the company. At the same time had another proposal on the similar lines. He presented the bill to the Senate Banking Committee which passed the bill with a majority.

Thereafter both the proposals made by House Representative Oxley and Senator Paul Sarbanes were reconciled to be formed in to one act, which is now popularly known as the . Sarbanes Oxley came into force mainly due to the financial scandals committed by corporate giants like Enron, , etc. Since then the Sarbanes Oxley act had been the most important piece of legislation which seriously affects the corporate governance, financial disclosures and total pattern in the companies.

After the Sarbanes Oxley act came into force, accounting system and financial statements disclosed by the companies made tremendous progress. This improvement has been possible due to rigorous requirements stated in the Sarbanes Oxley act. Due to this improvement it helps to protect investor confidence in the companies and the US legislature as well. Moreover, it also helps in establishing a , auditor independence, and corporate responsibility and enhanced financial disclosures.

Most companies focus their attention on Sarbanes Oxley work in thirteen specific areas. These 13 areas are the ones where most of the financial impact is felt. Section 404 stated in the Sarbanes Oxley act is the ones that has caused the most concern in the financial sector according to which requires the corporate body to enhance stricter controls over the financial reporting by internal accounting personnel.

It has now become mandatory for companies to have . The companies need to meet Sarbanes Oxley compliance deadlines. The most important ones are that firstly, the companies should meet the financial reporting and certifications mandates for statements filed after 15th November for any particular financial year. This deadline was amended from June 15th deadline stated earlier. Secondly, the Sarbanes Oxley compliance states that the smaller companies and foreign companies should meet the mandates for statements filed after 15th July. This deadline was amended from the earlier deadline of April 15th.

Sarbanes Oxley had separately drafted the act for the financial accounting but after the financial scams from corporate giants like Enron and WorldCam, draft for both the act were passed jointly by the US senate and the House unanimously and equivocally. Thus the Sarbanes Oxley act was organized into eleven titles out of which sections 302, 404, 401, 409, 802 and 906 are the most significant ones as they refer to the compliance and internal control for any financial reporting from a company.

Sarbanes Oxley software is also available for those who want to prepare their statements as per the Sarbanes Oxley act. This can also be downloaded from the Internet. The complete toolkit is accompanied by guides, presentations and implementation checklists. The checklists in the Sarbanes Oxley toolkit are provided in MS word format such that it can be easily edited. Earl Powers, US Lawyer and Oxley Sarbanes expert at Aquest Group LLC ( http://www.sarbanes-oxley-hq.com ) publishes other articles related to Oxley Sarbanes at http://www.compliance-sarbanes-oxley.info and http://www.sarbanes-oxly.info ]]> Discover The Danger Of Technical Analysis http://www.artwoo.com/article/discover-the-danger-of-technical-analysis http://www.artwoo.com/article/discover-the-danger-of-technical-analysis#comments Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:35:00 +0000 technical analysis chartstechnical analysis methodstechnical indicatorscut to the chasemade a mistaketrading systemnon existent http://www.artwoo.com/article/discover-the-danger-of-technical-analysis cut to the chase=85

The biggest and most critical danger of technical analysis is that, after a while, it starts to show you exactly what YOU WANT to see!

In quantitative studies, there is a phenomenon where your research starts showing you what you want to see instead of what is really happening and that is known as "Data Mining". Data Mining occurs most frequently when there is a huge benefit to you if the results are showing one way instead of another. This is the exact same phenomenon in technical analysis.

In technical analysis, charts start showing you what you want to see especially when you have and needs the stock to go one way instead of another! Suddenly, the deeper you dig into the myriad of , the more "evidence" you seem to find supporting your mistake, giving you the eerie confidence that your mistake is going to turn out just fine.

We all remember how that turned out, don't we?

Technical analysis is essentially a study of the various ways to interpret historical price and volume action in order to form an opinion of future direction. Because have become so complex over the years with literally THOUSANDS of technical indicators that have been developed, the average amateur investor can always find ways to make a chart look the way they want it to and point towards a non-existent future direction!

Before anyone here thinks that I am against technical analysis, I am not. In fact, my main , the Star Trading System is a technical analysis based option trading system that has made me money over and over again, year after year. So, what really is the problem? The problem is the misuse of technical analysis and the misuse of incompatible technical indicators! Until you really understand the formula and logic behind every technical indicator, the purpose for which each indicator has been developed for and what other confirming indicators works with each other, you will never be able to use technical analysis to form an educated opinion! You will continue to see only whatever you want to see. Some call it "Analysis Paralysis", I call it pure ignorance.

Sadly, it takes years of research and heaps of lost money to get technical analysis right and it will only become harder and harder to get right with ever more complex and new indicators being developed everyday. A lack of knowledge and lack of time to attain that knowledge has always been the bane of all amateur traders. That is why following a developed and proven trading system with a proven, proprietary mix of indicators is the best thing an amateur trader can do.

So, the next time you look at a technical analysis chart, remember, are you merely looking to prove what you already have in mind? Because if you are, then you are very likely to find all the evidences you need to support your own views. Jason Ng is the Founder and Chief Option Strategist of Masters 'O' Equity Asset Management ( http://MastersoEquity.com ) and author of http://OptionTradingPedia.com . He is a fund manager specialising in options trading and his revolutionary Star Trading System has helped thousands. ]]> Does Your Business Need to be PCI DSS Compliant? http://www.artwoo.com/article/does-your-business-need-to-be-pci-dss-compliant http://www.artwoo.com/article/does-your-business-need-to-be-pci-dss-compliant#comments Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:08:30 +0000 credit card paymentspayment gatewayssecurity breachessensitive paymentcontractual obligationbanking institutionspayment cards http://www.artwoo.com/article/does-your-business-need-to-be-pci-dss-compliant sensitive payment card information. The financial cost of fraud to any sized corporation can be huge and the price of preventing it is vast.

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As well as merchants or , compliance is required by any third party who accepts or processes . This includes call centres who receive cardholder data which they are unable to delete. If merchants use to process transactions on their behalf, compliance is not required but they must ensure from the third party that they comply with PCI DSS and are responsible for the security of cardholder data.

Fines for non-compliance or can be huge, reaching $500,000. High profile cases involving huge corporations have hit the headlines. Some card brands have threatened huge fines against larger merchants of up to $25,000 per month until compliance is obtained. In severe cases, they have even threatened to remove the ability to process , which could be economically fatal for any merchant.

While Visa reports that the majority of security breaches occur in small enterprises, any company that stores, processes, or transmits card information has to comply with a strict set of guidelines. Although intended to create a global standard which protects both consumers and corporations alike, these guidelines can be time consuming, costly, and complex to implement. Corporations that require PCI DSS compliance are prevented from storing sensitive credit card information, including security codes, track data from the magnetic strip, and PIN numbers. Information which can be stored includes credit card numbers, expiration dates and customer details, but the method of storage needs to meet certain requirements.

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The recommended first step to obtaining compliance is to hire the services of a Quality Security Assessor, who can advise on steps needed to reach compliance as well as completing the official assessments required. Smaller companies that process less than 80,000 transactions per year are permitted to complete a self-assessment questionnaire.

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With this said, there is no question as to why PCI DSS compliance is as important as it is. It both protects the consumer and the merchant, making transactions considerably safer than they would be otherwise.Managed Hosting provider for companies with applications that demand the highest levels of security and availability. We are SAS 70, CICA 5970 PCI Compliant certified.]]> "How To" Start Trading The Forex Market? (Part 8) http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-start-trading-the-forex-market-part-8 http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-start-trading-the-forex-market-part-8#comments Wed, 13 Dec 2006 02:27:06 +0000 ups and downstechnical indicatorsforex tradingmarket upsforex marketpredictable chartforeign exchange market http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-start-trading-the-forex-market-part-8
by studying the Past (Technical Analysis):

1) The best traders don't discount one or the other but understand that having an understanding how the fundamentals influence market sentiment gives him/her an edge over those traders who don't.

2) In my opinion, TECHNICAL analysis is the easiest and most accurate way of trading the .

3) "The number's don't lie" - all available information and its impact on the market, are already reflected in a currency's price.

4) Prices move in trends - the is mostly composed of trends and therefore a place where technical analysis can be very effective.

5) History repeats itself - over time, certain chart patterns become consistent, predictable and very reliable. The question is SEEING them.

PRICES MOVE IN TRENDS

The traders who don't believe this obviously have no need to implement a trading methodology on technical analysis. But, research has shown that those who trade "with the trend", greatly improve their changes of making a profitable trade.

Finding the prevailing trend will help you become aware of the overall market direction and offer you better visibility,especially when shorter-term movements tend to clutter the picture.

HOW does technical analysis help to determine what the trend is and HOW to trade with then trend versus against it?

Even though, you learn you how to use and read various to identify a long- term trend, spot patters and use certain rules to enter and exit a high-probability trade, and even though a ll this involves sound logic, parameters, methods, formulas, data, and research, these technical indicators, by themselves, are not the Holy Grail of .

It takes discipline and emotional control to stick with trading following through the inevitable market . Keep in mind, good technical traders expect ups and downs.

Which technical indicators are the BEST?

NONE - technical indicators should simply be components of your overall customized, personalized trading system, and not a stand alone system. The objectives as a FOREX Technical Trader are:

1) To figure out the price action of the currency pair. Price is the main concern. If the EUR/USD is at 1.2224 and goes to 1.2020, 1.1980, 1.1940- the market is in a down trend.

Despite what every technical indicator might predict, if the trend is down, stay with the trend. Indicators showing where price will go next or what it should be doing are useless.

A trader should only be concerned with what the market is doing, not what the market might do. The price tells you what the market is doing.

2) Always remember that technical indicators are only giving you confirmations based on what the market is telling you. So listen to the market and let it tell you which method, strategy or techniques you should use. Veteran Trader Martin Maier is the Founder of http://www.fenixcapitalmanagement.com .He is the developer of various futures and commodities trading programs and has received many Trading Awards. ]]> Financial Technical Analysis Using Volume http://www.artwoo.com/article/financial-technical-analysis-using-volume http://www.artwoo.com/article/financial-technical-analysis-using-volume#comments Thu, 15 Feb 2007 12:27:05 +0000 head and shoulderstechnical analysis chartsleft shouldertechnical tradersclimaxresistance levelhead volume http://www.artwoo.com/article/financial-technical-analysis-using-volume
I wonder if you have realized this...

All the data you get daily from the stock exchange in financial are nothing more than:

1. Price 2. Volume

That's right. Only the price and the number of transactions are known daily and captured as charts for financial technical analysis. Even though volume is such an important element, very few make full use of it in helping them with their trade entries and exit. This is because most technical traders simply do not know how to make sense of the daily volume bars in relation to the price action. I present here a simple chart explaining what the price versus volume behavior stand for and hope it helps you in making more sense in your financial technical analysis.

Financial Technical Analysis Using Volume Defined

Rising Price + Rising Volume = Healthy Bull trend

Rising Price + Declinging volume = Bull trend drying up, hitting ceiling soon

Declining Price + Rising Volume = Healthy Bear Trend

Declining Price + Declining Volume = Bear tredn drying up, bottoming soon.

Declining Price + Sudden Volume surge = Selling , short term support level reached

Price at Peak + Sudden volume surge = Buying Climax, reached

Financial Technical Analysis of Head and Shoulder Formation Using Volume

The volume pattern for a top formation is very distinctive. On the volume reaches a peak. As prices move up to the head, volume increases, but this second volume peak should be lower than that of the left shoulder. This higher peak in price, yet lower peak in volume, is an important signal to the trader that buying interest is far less ardent. Finally, as prices rally and form the right shoulder, volume further diminishes.

Financial Technical Analysis Using Volume, Conclusion

I hope this simple explanation of what each movement of price versus volume means in financial technical analysis can help you, as a technical trader, attain a higher level of accuracy when reading your charts and therefore a higher level of trading consistency.

Read More About How To Use Technical Analysis Systematically at http://www.mastersoequity.com/MOE_startradingsystem.htm Jason Ng is the Founder and Chief Option Strategist of Masters 'O' Equity Asset Management ( http://www.MastersoEquity.com ). For free Option Trading Education, please visit http://www.optiontradingpedia.com ]]> How To Become A Domestic Energy Assessor http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-become-a-domestic-energy-assessor http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-become-a-domestic-energy-assessor#comments Fri, 11 May 2007 04:30:02 +0000 domestic energynational occupational standardsdiplomacandidatecomplianceself improvementenergy assessment http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-become-a-domestic-energy-assessor domestic energy assessor in the UK. The first is assessment, the second is training. Both are provided by the NHER. Lets take a look at what is involved in the assessment of domestic energy assessor s.

Called the ABBE Level 3 domestic energy assessor , the certification is a brand new part of qualifying. This requirement to become a domestic energy assessor became available at the end of 2006, as part of the about-to-be-implemented home sale regulations on energy performance . Considered a vocational related qualification (VRQ), it is based on competence.

A would-be domestic energy assessor would achieve this diploma through not only assessment but examination as well. The UK government puts out a report, which spells out what a domestic energy assessor candidate would need to do to achieve this diploma.

There are 5 categories of compliance with domestic energy assessor National Occupational Standards. The first category is to work in a professional and effective manner, which would be both assessed and tested. The three parts to this category include the development and maintenance of effective work relationships with coworkers, consumers, vendors and other interested parties.

This category also includes proof that the candidate can manage her or his own resources and time well, that he or she is engaged in self-improvement in work areas, and conducts her or himself in an ethical and professional manner always.

The second category of compliance, for determination of domestic energy assessor qualification, is a look at whether the candidate is prepared for the . She or he must agree with and confirm the instruction that must be undertaken for the assessment and must be prepared to conduct relevant inquiries about the property.

The actual performance of energy assessment practices and procedures falls into the third category. Here is where the candidates ability to adequately inspect property and determine the performance of its energy and to record the findings of her or his inspection are assessed.

The fourth and final category of compliance to the standards for domestic energy assessors is the ability of the candidate to produce and explain the required energy performance certificates (EPC.) Include in this category are the specifics of produce the EPC document, issuing it for the homeowner and explaining what is contained therein.

A government regulated UK assessment center is tasked with determining if a candidate qualifies as a domestic energy assessor. The center must ensure that the candidate has obtained the necessary level of energy-efficiency knowledge and skills.

This is determined by the training courses the candidate has completed, and the portfolio of evidence presented that the candidate has performed EPC assessments adequately. The candidate may be instructed to train further, or may be found ready to take the ABBE exam that will certify him or her as a domestic energy assessor. Pete James runs Energy Assessor Courses for people that want a new career. You can find out more at his Web site http://www.domestic-energy-assessor-training.co.uk ]]> Is It A Time To Change Your Web Host? http://www.artwoo.com/article/is-it-a-time-to-change-your-web-host http://www.artwoo.com/article/is-it-a-time-to-change-your-web-host#comments Sun, 22 Oct 2006 04:27:07 +0000 web hosting companyweb hosting servicebest web hostingweb hosttechnical supportfrustratingchange web http://www.artwoo.com/article/is-it-a-time-to-change-your-web-host web host or stay with the current one. In my view, there are several good reasons to change : price, and software issues.

I)Price

How do you know if you overpay for web hosting? You can compare your web hosting package to web hosting deals from Web Host Checklist at www.webhostchecklist.com/tophosts.html . These are some of the packages available. If your web host is similar in terms of price and features, then you are fine. Otherwise, you are paying too much.

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Sometimes all of us experience web site problems: pages that are slow to open, can't log in into ftp site, certain software package doesn't work... Once a problem occurs, we need competent technical support that can resolve the issue as fast as possible. In my opinion, a good technical support should fix a problem within 48 hours.

III)Software issues

Software related problems are some of the most . For example, you want to create web pages using certain programming language, but your doesn't support software. May be your web site pages aren't displayed correctly because of problems with your web host. You have only two choices when faced with software problems. You can either use programs supported by your web host or hosting company.

There is no exact formula on whether to switch web hosting company. Each situation is unique. For example, your web hosting cost is higher than average but customer service and software support are excellent. Or let's say that technical support is quiet slow but problems are very rare.

What would you do in above situations? Should you stay or go?

I believe your decision depends on a total picture. If you are satisfied with an overall combination of the price, technical and software support, you should stay. Otherwise, it is time to find a new web hosting company. By Archie Lubman http://www.webhostchecklist.com ]]> Why Technical Analysis Works Well In The Forex Market http://www.artwoo.com/article/why-technical-analysis-works-well-in-the-forex-market http://www.artwoo.com/article/why-technical-analysis-works-well-in-the-forex-market#comments Tue, 08 Aug 2006 22:27:05 +0000 forex currency tradingforex tradingforex marketparabolic sarleonardo fibonaccitechnical analysissar numbers http://www.artwoo.com/article/why-technical-analysis-works-well-in-the-forex-market Forex market, or you are already involved in , here's a money-making lesson that we can borrow from investors who use to help them make investment decisions in the stock market.

The goal of performing technical analysis when currency trading is to predict profitable currency pair movements by analyzing price trends. The principles of technical analysis in the equity markets are the same as those in the Forex currency trading markets. In fact, the only real difference between the two is that the Forex market is open 24 hours a day while the equity markets are not.

This means that certain analytics that take time periods in consideration will need to be adjusted for Forex currency trading. Other than that, any of these common forms of equity technical analysis methodologies can be used when currency trading:

Elliott Waves -- Developed by Ralph Nelson Elliott, this methodology is based upon the theory that market performance can be predicted by studying wave patterns that develop over a period of time.

Fibonacci Studies -- Developed by 12th century mathematician , this methodology is based upon the theory that changes in trends can be predicted based upon prices interacting with lines based upon certain sequences of numbers. -- Developed by J. Wells Wilder, this methodology is based upon the examination of prices in comparison to andquot;stop and reversalandquot; (SAR) numbers that indicate entry and exit points for a trade.

Pivot Points -- A mathematical formula used to determine when to exit a trade based upon the numerical average of the high, low and closing prices.

As I mentioned earlier in this article, the key difference between technical analysis in the equities market, and technical analysis in the Forex currency trading market, is the fact that it is possible to participate in 24 hours a day, seven days a week. That key difference is also the primary reason that technical analysis works so well in currency trading.

In order for technical analysis techniques to deliver maximum results, there needs to be extended periods of time available for patterns to develop and repeat. Because the Forex market never closes, and currency pairs are traded around the clock, definable patterns develop more quickly and the technical analyst has a plethora of Forex currency trading data available to work with.

Because more data means more accurate forecasting results, technical analysts can see better results, in quicker time, when combining technical analysis and Forex currency trading. Dusty Blackwell is a retail Forex trader. To learn more about his favorite pivot point trading system visit http://www.learn-forex-trading-now.com And Get Your 'Forex Freedom' eReport here http://www.tradebit.com/usr/etrademan/files.php/1002 ]]> Technical Writing: Earn Big Bucks http://www.artwoo.com/article/technical-writing-earn-big-bucks http://www.artwoo.com/article/technical-writing-earn-big-bucks#comments Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:24:59 +0000 strunk and white elements of stylewhat is technical writingelite circledynamic packageelements of stylesoftware firmscomputer school http://www.artwoo.com/article/technical-writing-earn-big-bucks
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When you buy technical gizmo, you always have to read the manual that explains how to operate or set-up a system. It is specifically written for end-users so they can understand how the details work together. If you can't make heads or tails of the instructional manual, then you're reading poorly written or highly technical stuff. Technical writers come to the rescue, inspired by a bottomless pit of vocabulary suited to the material.

The word 'technical' does not always refer to technology; rather, it refers to a skill. This type of writing is putting together information in a logical and coherent discussion. The aim is to inform, not amuse. Instead, you have to observe processes and operations to be able to provide accurate information. You have to show how it is done.

Engineering, surveying, medical, architectural, and require technical writing experts to help them explain away their products. What used to be the domain of technical geeks is now the realm of writers who can fuse creativity and technology into one . And the pay is way beyond the ordinary paycheck you get every payday.

How to create a niche in this ? Well, for starters, you have to love gizmos. If you're not a techno fan, you still have hope by learning the basics. If you want to write about software or computers, you can sign up at the nearest and learn the basics about software and computers. Technical writing has its own vocabulary and there is no excuse for sloppy writing if you want to earn a fat paycheck.

Tools of the Trade

Before hopping into an assignment, make sure you have the tools of the trade. Get a copy of '' to help make your writing crisp, clear, and tight. The usual jargon cannot be used. Instead, get to know the technical jargon involved in different requirements. Brush up on your active voice to make the manual easier to understand.

You may be working with a graphic artist, or if you know how to do it, the better for you. You can rely on software to help you with your technical writing when working for a small company.

If you want to get into technical writing, you have to be a keen observer to explain logical problems. It takes awhile before you can finish your paper because you will have to be repeating the processes to have more angles in explaining things to the reader.

Technical writing courses are available online. With a certification to back your qualification, companies will be willing to hire you. You can always request to do your work online, miles away from the company, if they can send over the gadget you will write about. But for sensitive projects, you have to go to the site.

Technical writing is the new wave of writing. More writers are seeing the glimmer at the end of the tunnel and hopes are high that writing skills can pay far better than the 8 hours you put in as an employee. Interested? Embark on your technical writing career with a Cross pen (http://www.executivegiftshoppe.com/cross-pens.html). Keep you writing samples in men's leather briefcases (http://www.executivegiftshoppe.com/briefcases.html) and before long, your money clip wallets (http://www.executivegiftshoppe.com/money-clips-leather.html) will be filled to the brim. Visit http://ExecutiveGiftShoppe.com today. ]]> Technical Indicators In Forex Trading: Understanding Their Limitations http://www.artwoo.com/article/technical-indicators-in-forex-trading-understanding-their-limitations http://www.artwoo.com/article/technical-indicators-in-forex-trading-understanding-their-limitations#comments Thu, 10 May 2007 13:25:02 +0000 technical indicatorsrealize that therebollinger bandsforex tradersmacdguessday traders http://www.artwoo.com/article/technical-indicators-in-forex-trading-understanding-their-limitations Forex traders often look at such as , Pivot Points, , Moving Averages and the such to help them determine where to enter or exit trades. Using technical indicators is fine, however many traders overemphasize their importance or just plain misunderstand them.

Many forex traders think that they can simply download an indicator and then mechanically apply it into their trading and do so profitably. This is just a plain illusion. Successful traders is a lot more to using indicators than just asking them to generate buy/sell signals or pin-point exact entry points. Technical indicators for them represent just one part of their trading strategy.

Let's take a look at some of the reasons why you should not put all your faith into those sometimes confusing little indicators.

Take Moving Averages (MA's) for example. They are "supposed" to show the direction of the trend. The most common and often used are the simple 200day MA, 100day MA, 50day MA, 35day MA and the 21day MA but they are only valid on daily graphs. Some forex say that a good signal is when the 50day MA is crossed by the 13day MA and that when this occurs you should trade in the direction of the cross.

The problem with this (apart from the fact that it only works on daily graphs) is that these types of "crosses" do not occur often enough for traders to exploit them. This can often lead to a situation where traders are seeing what they thought was a cross now reverse and uncross. Even worse, it can lead to a situation where day traders are "chasing" and trying to anticipate a cross. If you are doing this, you are distancing yourself from the market which you are trying to trade. Not only are you trying to what the price is going to do next but you are guessing what the indicator, based on the prices, is going to do next.

Other problems with technical indicators involve issues with the quotes and prices given to you by your broker. Forex brokers are market makers and as such different brokers will give you different quotes and prices at a specific point in time. Naturally, a different price could lead to a situation where different traders, trading the same market have the same indicators giving them different responses. That's how arbitrary technical indicators can be.

Finally, a lot of these technical indicators were developed by people trading the stock market. With the growth of computers and software packages that incorporate these indicators, technical analysis has become very popular and spread to other markets such as the forex market. What currency traders should be aware of however, is that as these indicators were developed in a time where real time information did not exist. As such, the limitations of technical analysis becomes even more exaggerated in forex trading =96 not only is technical analysis an interpretation of historical events but it becomes even more so in the forex market, a market moved by real time events.



Conclusion

Successful forex traders understand the limitations of technical indicators and realize that technical analysis should incorporate just one part of their trading strategy. In a recent international Forex market event visited by the major banks and institutions - the main players that influence the foreign currency market =96 a survey was done to better understand what analysis they use. The results might be surprising to some tarders. The survey showed that a mere 26% use technical analysis and indicators compared to 41% who said they use fundamental analysis. Jovan Vucetic - Margin Strategies http://www.margin-strategies.info/ ]]> You Can Learn Writing Style - What is Technical Writing? http://www.artwoo.com/article/you-can-learn-writing-style-what-is-technical-writing http://www.artwoo.com/article/you-can-learn-writing-style-what-is-technical-writing#comments Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:01:42 +0000 technical communicatorspreparing a resumecollege graduatesletter applicationgetting a jobtechnical communicationmanagement co http://www.artwoo.com/article/you-can-learn-writing-style-what-is-technical-writing technical communicators but only large organizations have them and even then they are not there to do your daily work for you and that is why it is so helpful for many to take at least an introductory technical writing class.

Why is important and what will you use it for? Actually, technical writing will be used by most as a regular part of their work. It is much more likely that you will use technical writing than either academic or creative writing unless you specifically enter those fields. A few examples of why you will likely need these skills include: -- or curriculum vitae, cover letter, application, and portfolio; doing your job -- preparing memos, letters, reports, instructions, case reports, reviews, assignments, descriptions, etc.; and keeping your job -- communicating with management, co-workers, peers, patients/students/public.

What separates technical communication from other forms of writing, such as academic writing? Technical communication has a specific audience and is purposeful, usually intended to solve a problem for that audience. One area that really sets technical communication apart is that it is quite often collaborative. Technical communication is also focused on readability issues, not only the use of clear writing, but also page design and graphics. The excellence of technical writing is judged by clarity, accuracy, comprehensiveness, accessibility, conciseness, professional appearance, and correctness.

There are seven principles to guide technical writing: remember your purpose (to inform or persuade), remember your audience (their concerns, background, attitude toward your purpose), make your content specific to its purpose and audience, write clearly and precisely (active voice, appropriate language to audience), make good use of visuals (good page design and graphics), and be ethical (truthful, full disclosure, no plagiarizing).

Technical communication serves both explicit, or clear, and implicit, or implied, purposes. Explicit purposes include to provide information, to provide instructions, to persuade the reader to act upon the information, or to enact or prohibit something. Implicit purposes include establishing a relationship, creating trust, establishing credibility, and documenting actions. Most technical communications are based on a problem statement which gives your document a clearly stated objective for your benefit as well as your reader's. The problem statement defines the problem, by doing more than simply stating your topic, it goes on to explain what about that topic is at issue. For example, if your topic is career guidance then your problem could be the fact that many adults need help identifying a career that suits their strengths and abilities and the solution that your document will present is to create a comprehensive clearing house that helps people identify career paths through military, vocational training, and higher education.You can learn writing style and find more writing advice at http://answersaboutwriting.com]]> The Career Of A Domestic Energy Assessor http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-career-of-a-domestic-energy-assessor http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-career-of-a-domestic-energy-assessor#comments Mon, 14 May 2007 08:15:02 +0000 domestic energy efficiencyenergy efficiency standardsenergy efficiency codeenergy efficientcode standardsinterested individualsinterested parties http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-career-of-a-domestic-energy-assessor Domestic Energy Efficiency Advice Code of Practice - as must anyone who owns residential property.

No matter whether you live on the property or purchase it as rental property, an energy assessor will be calling on you to determine if your property is up to code should you put it up for sale.

The Domestic Energy Efficiency Advice Code of Practice provides a standard for by which an energy assessor can judge a home. The code is useful not only for the energy assessor and the owner but for organizations that advice and inform about energy efficiency as well as builders, retailers and installers.

The Code of Practice for providers of domestic energy efficiency advice is a part of the long term framework for energy efficiency in homes.

Energy assessors and others in the government and non-profit agencies, organizations and in the UK have embraced the code of practice as a guide for giving domestic advice to consumers on practices and products.

The code of practice is made up of several things that can guide an energy assessor or energy assessor-candidate, as well as homeowners and other . Not only does the code set up standards of energy efficiency but it also sets up standards for dispensing information about energy efficiency.

Any organization that wants to be recognized as one in compliance with the code of practice must meet and at least one of more of its additional categories of qualification. Even energy assessor or other organizations that contract out their efficiency information services to another third party can sign up and show its support for this Domestic of Practice.

The five additional categories of the code are energy efficiency information and advice at the point of sale of the property, which is where the energy assessor comes in.

This category applies to organizations or persons who advise others on appliances and other products at the point of their being purchased or being considered for purchase. Generally manufacturers and retailers would fall into this category.

The second energy assessor code of practice category would be where energy efficiency advice is given during installations. This, naturally, would apply to installation specialists.

The third category is the act of giving face to face information and advice on energy efficiency from a place other than the residence being considered for energy assessor compliance.

This would be most applicable to associations, consultants and other organizations that dispense help and advice at their own locations, at trade shows, seminars and other public presentations.

The fourth category, which a certified energy assessor may or may not fall into it, is advice and information that is provided in other than a face to face meeting. This would be given by phone, by snail mail, by e-mail, online, or through any other electronic device.

A domestic energy assessor would fall into category five of the code of practice for energy efficiency. This category is for those who dispense information and advice on the premises of the home being considered for compliance. James Copper writes for NCS, who offer training courses for Domestic Energy Assessors - http://www.newcareerskills.co.uk ]]>