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"THE CREDENTIAL"
FEBRUARY 2022
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Outsourcing Allows Firms To Reimagine What's Possible For Building Your Business
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National Engineers Weeks is upon us once again. It's the 71st Annual Celebration. The 2022 theme is "Reimagining the Possible." We are honored to be featured in the Kansas City Business Journal "Engineers Week Supplement" with the following article. Read on to learn how outsourcing allows for successful business building.
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With the industry poised to accerlerate in 2022, reimagining the possible can allow engineering firms to grow as they focus on creating and reinforcing essential infrastructure. |
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"Reimagining the possible" means leaving behind
"the way we've always done it" -- and for some firms, that includes outsourcing functions that are essential to operations but not a core skill.
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Credentials compliance is a prime example of a task ripe for outsourcing. The last few decades have seen an increase in the demands and challenges of staying current with myriad state protocols and requirements. These complexities include various renewal cycles, differing continuing education requirements and inconsistent reporting processes. And when you add the fact that states and professional organizations require different fees, payment options and systems of record retention in the event of an audit, it begs the question -- who at your firm is keeping up with this paperwork and could they better use their time and skills taking on core projects?
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Outsourcing can be a lifeline, especially for multi-discipline and/or multi-state firms. Let's consider the benefits of outsourcing: |
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- Work with top talent. Nearly all industries are facing hiring challenges as the workforce grapples with the Great Resignation. Instead of hiring someone internally, training them and allowing them time to get up to speed with various credentialing authorities, outsourcing allows you to work with an expert who already knows what your team needs and has a system to manage it.
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- Keep compliance at the forefront. For engineering and architecture professionals, noncompliance is not an option when it comes to maintaining professional licensure for individuals and firms. Penalties can be severe, resulting in monetary fines and damage to individual and organizational reputations. Without full knowledge of the requirements to practice, issues can arise due to changes in leadership or ownership, or when initiating design and engineering in a new jurisdiction. An outside professional provides continuity and expertise to keep your firm in compliance, regardless of internal changes.
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- Retain flexibility. Your business may not need someone dedicated to compliance management year-round -- but it's imperative to have somone fully immersed when needed. Hiring an outside expert takes the staffing management off your plate and allows internal employees to focus on important core projects, no matter when they occur.
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- Reduce risk. Corporate compliance is complex and detailed --keeping track of 54 separate U.S. jurisdictions is akin to following a moving target. Hiring an outside firm focused on bureaucratic machinations reduces your company's risk of exposure to unexpected changes in deadlines or requirements.
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- Increase efficiency. Companies that do everything in-house have higher expenses which are eventually passed on to clients. Outsourcing provides economies of scale that can give your firm a competitive advantage in proposals.
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- Maintain company focus. Every business has limited resources. Outsourcing gives your firm the ability to stay focused on important internal tasks and projects. Your team can home in on priorities that best serve your clients.
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This year, take advantage of strong headwinds sweeping the industry. Put your firm in an optimal position by outsourcing compliance management and allowing your team to reimagine the possible on every new project that comes your way. |
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FACTS, FUN, QUIZZES & QUOTES
National Black History Month
February 2022
We honor WILLIAM THOMAS FAUNTROY, Jr.
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William T. Fauntroy, Jr. was born on March 26, 1926 in Washington, DC. Upon turning 16, Bill applied for a job with the Federal Government and went to work for his father at the U.S. Patent Office as a Copy Puller.
On May 16, 1944, he was inducted into the Army Air Corps at Camp Lee in Petersburg, VA. After completting Basic Training at Keesler Field, MS, he was assigned to Tuskegeee Army Air Field in July 1944 as a Pre-Aviation Cadet. In May of 1945 he was placed in Class 45-I-SE for training as a single engine pilot. After completing three-fourths of his total Flying Training, WWII ended. Bill chose to be discharged from Andrews Army Air Base as an Aviation Cadet on November 8, 1945.
In 1946, he returned to work in the Scientific Library of the U.S. Patent Office, but resigned to pursue his high school education requirements at Armstrong Veterans High School. He enrolled at Howard University's School of Engineering and Architecture and eventually became a Civil Engineer in 1960. In the early 1950s Bill served as Cartographer with the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. Bill became the first Black Civil Engineer hired by the National Capitol Transportation Agency (NCTA) for the Washington Metropolitan Area. Today this Authorized Regional System is known as METRO.
Bill is a member of the East Coast Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. In 2007 Bill was honored by President George W. Bush with the Tuskegee Airmen Congressional Gold Medal Award in a Ceremony at the U.S. Capitol.
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Outsourcing credentials management services with LS Credentialing Services LLC/AECredentialing.com is an effective solution to grow your business. Let us help you with maintenance and management of both your personal credentials and corporate credentials, too. Schedule a consultation at 913-608-7880, send us a message, or visit AECredentialing.com to learn how we can guide you to become more efficient in 2022.
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NOW DELIVERING:
Professional legal services for business credentials compliance including:
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Existing corporate credentials registration compliance review
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Corporate credentials quarterly maintenance
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Corporate credentials documents filing
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Potential new corporate
registration legal research with recommendations
Your questions and critical issues will be addressed with quality professional service when you call 913-608-7880.
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February is
American Heart Health Month |
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Architects:
Jurisdiction License Renewal Due Date
02/2022
None
03/2022
Arizona
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Engineers:
Jurisdiction License Renewal Due Date
02/2022
None
03/2022
Arizona, Louisiana,
Texas
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Landscape Architects: Jurisdiction License Renewal Due Date
02/2022
None
03/2022
Arizona
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If your license renews on your date of birth this month, or by state requirement when your license origination occurred, or any other jurisdiction imposed requirement, it's time to renew.
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Contact us to receive a sample custom monthly
credentials report containing:
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All A/E/LA national and international licensure status with renewal dates
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Professional affiliation membership types with renewal dates
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Current multi-discipline continuing education requirements needed
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Comprehensive recorded history of categorized education credits
Learn more about our innovative and easy-to-use service at: AECredentialing.com.
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Join us in our efforts to go "green".
Think before you print. |
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Contact Details:
LS Credentialing Services LLC
WBE Certified
P.O. Box 91
Olathe, KS 66051
Lexi@AECredentialing.com
913-608-7880
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