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What type of expenses are associated with workshops? Expenses
include: coach airfare, one day hotel (occasionally, 2 nights
depending on flight schedules), rental car expenses, and a per
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How much lead time is needed to schedule workshops? My
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workshops up to 18 months ahead of time.
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of expenses. If all looks agreeable you will be sent a service
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