Sentences with phrase «maintaining existing ability»

Is patient improvement the only measure of success, or is it also maintaining existing ability levels?

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This may impair our ability to successfully integrate new stores into the surrounding communities, to expand into new markets at all or to maintain the strength or distinctiveness of our brand in our existing markets.

Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.

Michigan: Custody is awarded based on the best interests of the child, based on the following factors: moral character and prudence of the parents; physical, emotional, mental, religious and social needs of the child; capability and desire of each parent to meet the child's emotional, educational, and other needs; preference of the child, if the child is of sufficient age and maturity; the love and affection and other emotional ties existing between the child and each parent; the length of time the child has lived in a stable, satisfactory environment and the desirability of maintaining continuity; the desire and ability of each parent to allow an open and loving frequent relationship between the child and other parent; the child's adjustment to his / her home, school, and community; the mental and physical health of all parties; permanence of the family unit of the proposed custodial home; any evidence of domestic violence; and other factors.

These statements represent our intentions, expectations and beliefs concerning future events, including, among other things, our future revenue profits and financial condition, our ability to maintain our patents, generate revenues from the commercialization of our patents and trademarks, secure compliance with our intellectual property rights, and develop, maintain or increase sales to new and existing customers, as well as future economic conditions and the impact of such conditions on our business.

Many educators, policymakers, and other stakeholders worry that increasing selectivity may lead to a less racially diverse teacher workforce, as minority candidates generally score lower on many of the current selectivity metrics used by teacher preparation programs.14 Others maintain that the diversity gap will only continue to grow in the decades to come, even with a focus on the recruitment and retention of the current generation of prospective teachers.15 Instead, those skeptical of the United States» ability to attain both goals offer solutions such as increased cultural competency among the existing teacher workforce to inspire and encourage a more diverse generation of future educators.16

It also offers a tool for diagnosing a school's teaming culture, guiding principals and their leadership teams to consider how existing school practices might affect the staff's ability to maintain strong teams.

Despite the naysayers who have already come out of the woodwork to express dubious opinions about Penguin's motives and its ability to maintain the site purely for the furthering of the craft, Book Country exists to encourage writers and readers to come together via the web to read, review, and discuss each others» manuscripts in order to bring them to the point the authors wish.

Solar Tiles are made to blend in with your existing roof tiles, so that a community, or HoA that requires aesthetics to be maintained won't deny you the ability to receive solar tiles.

In Virginia, a court may consider any of the following factors, among others, in making a decision: The age and physical and mental condition of the child, giving due consideration to the child's changing developmental needs; the age and physical and mental condition of each parent; the relationship existing between each parent and each child, giving due consideration to the positive involvement with the child's life, the ability to accurately assess and meet the emotional, intellectual and physical needs of the child; the needs of the child, giving due consideration to other important relationships of the child, including but not limited to siblings, peers and extended family members; the role that each parent has played and will play in the future, in the upbringing and care of the child; the propensity of each parent to actively support the child's contact and relationship with the other parent, including whether a parent has unreasonably denied the other parent access to or visitation with the child; the relative willingness and demonstrated ability of each parent to maintain a close and continuing relationship with the child, and the ability of each parent to cooperate in and resolve disputes regarding matters affecting the child; the reasonable preference of the child, if the court deems the child to be of reasonable intelligence, understanding, age and experience to express such a preference; any history of family abuse; and such other factors as the court deems necessary and proper to the determination.

«Empowerment Voice» is exhibited in an actor possessing, at various degrees of capacity, an ability to command the institutional form and language of the power structural arrangements in which the conflict arises, sufficient to effect long term distributive concessions, sometimes permanent, however, like Protest Voice, actors engaged in Empowerment Voice are unlikely to achieve reconstruction of the power structural arrangements, instead they are more likely to engage in an effort to preserve the existing power structural arrangement to maintain perceived socioeconomic advantage, or to be unable to identify how the power structural arrangements might be reconstructed in a way that does not perpetuate the underlying source of conflict, namely the imbalances of inclusion and equity resulting from the hyper - segregated hierarchical power regime.

By purchasing a convertible term policy when one is healthy, the ability to maintain life insurance coverage for the rest of one's life exists despite any changes in health.

Key Responsibilities of the Role: * Manage the full 360 recruitment life cycle * Develop new client business, utilising existing relationships within the office * Ability to service and maintain a portfolio of jobs.

RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE # 18 - # 22K PA PLUS UNCAPPED OTE If you have the drive and ambition to succeed in a highly pressurised environment Extra Personnel are currently recruiting for: INDUSTRIAL RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT Hours of Work — Monday — Friday 40 hrs per week with flexibility to the business KEY DUTIES OF THE RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT * To identify suitable candidates for current and prospective industrial clients * Conduct interviews and full reference including right to work for all workers * To canvass new and existing clients to generate new business opportunities * Ensure that all clients and workers comply with health and safety legislation and promptly refer any concerns to the branch manager * Maintaining quality and ISO procedures in line with Standard Operating Procedures to ensure effective, positive quality audit results * Liaising daily with the clients and managing expectations including job requirements, hours of work and rates of pay * To conform to all statutory employment and contractual legislation * To ensure all administrative requirements are satisfied to ensure candidates are paid correctly, promptly and customers are invoiced promptly and correctly * Covering out of office calls and demands on a rota requirement * On time reporting of key information to Extra Personnel SKILLS REQUIRED FOR A RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT * Strong Sales and Customer service experience within a fast paced changing environment * Able to communicate at all levels from worker to director * Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads which continually change * Computer literate — outlook, excel and word * Ability to report critical information accurately and to tight deadlines * Ability to use a common sense approach to problem solving * Full UK driving license required BENEFITS As part of our commitment our Recruitment Consultant will also receive: * Excellent salary and bonus opportunities * Healthcare Scheme * Pension * Min 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays rising to a maximum of 29 days plus Bank Holidays * Plus an additional days holiday for your Birthday * Continued advancement tability to prioritise workloads which continually change * Computer literate — outlook, excel and word * Ability to report critical information accurately and to tight deadlines * Ability to use a common sense approach to problem solving * Full UK driving license required BENEFITS As part of our commitment our Recruitment Consultant will also receive: * Excellent salary and bonus opportunities * Healthcare Scheme * Pension * Min 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays rising to a maximum of 29 days plus Bank Holidays * Plus an additional days holiday for your Birthday * Continued advancement tAbility to report critical information accurately and to tight deadlines * Ability to use a common sense approach to problem solving * Full UK driving license required BENEFITS As part of our commitment our Recruitment Consultant will also receive: * Excellent salary and bonus opportunities * Healthcare Scheme * Pension * Min 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays rising to a maximum of 29 days plus Bank Holidays * Plus an additional days holiday for your Birthday * Continued advancement tAbility to use a common sense approach to problem solving * Full UK driving license required BENEFITS As part of our commitment our Recruitment Consultant will also receive: * Excellent salary and bonus opportunities * Healthcare Scheme * Pension * Min 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays rising to a maximum of 29 days plus Bank Holidays * Plus an additional days holiday for your Birthday * Continued advancement training

The Role involves: * leads generation * Sales: cold calling, field marketing, networking * developing a good understanding of clients, their industry, what they do, their work culture and environment * maintaining a great relationship with excisting clients * providing out of hours service for the branch's clients * account management * keeping company database up to date with candidates and client's information and bookings made * resourcing, reference checking and registering new candidates ensuring all legal requirements are met * developing and maintaining relationships with candidates * advertising vacancies and matching candidates to available positions * marketing candidates out to existing company clients * assisting with payroll The ideal candidate will have: * excellent customer service and sale skills * ability to manage and prioritize your own workload * excellent communication skills both verbal and written * positive attitude, ambition, high level of commitment to a job and drive to obtain set goals * ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment * great people and problem solving skills * own transport Our Offer: * salary: # 18 000 - # 24 000 per annum * great commission structure * private health care after qualified period of service * employee perks & discounts from some of the UK's biggest brands If this position is for you, submit your CV today!

• Track record of assisting with the realization of the company's maximum profit contribution • Documented success in training staff members and reviewing their performances by implementing core training programs • Demonstrated ability to procure inventory and office supplies by creating and maintaining effective liaison with procurement officers and vendors • Known for resolving clients» issues and complaints by staying within the parameters of company protocol • Proven ability to improve customer relations through implementation of customer support programs and initiatives • Effectively able to assist marketing and promotion teams with visual merchandising efforts by providing them with logistical and administrative support • Competent in handling recruiting efforts and advising store managers of staffing needs and personnel issues • Proficient in facilitating clear communications between different departments by creating a workable bridge between them • Adept at scheduling product knowledge sessions with various sales representatives to provide them with insight into new products on existing product lines • Proven record of proactively building and maintaining customer relations with a view to maximize sales • Able to create and maintain positive work environments for staff members in a bid to retain them • Excellent skills in assisting managers in organizing, planning and implementing administrative strategies • Qualified to coordinate office operations by ensuring that schedules and objectives are met properly

• Proficient in installing underground pipelines for water distribution and waste water collection systems • Well versed in operating power plant equipment under the direction of operational manager • Special talent for repairing, fitting and replacing water taps and valves on main and service lines • Particularly effective in using manual tools including chain saws, chippers and jackhammers • Expert in identifying and fixing pipeline leaks and pressure faults • Profound ability to setup sediment control devices as per directions of the supervisor • Track record of responding timely to customers» utility service calls • Proven skills in cutting, fitting and laying pipes • Well practiced in loading, unloading and driving trucks and other heavy machinery to the worksite safely • Fully capable of maintaining cleanliness and functionality of all tools and equipment • Proficient in inspecting and maintaining water storage tanks and cleaning the yard when necessary • Apt at enforcing proper safety practices and using appropriate PPE and traffic safety materials such as cones, arrow - boards and flagging signs around the worksite • Experienced in determining the locations of gas, telephone, power, water and sewer lines from appropriate sources before excavation • Particularly effective in repairing and replacing defective electricity and gas meters • Excellent manual dexterity and physical stamina along with profound ability to bend, stoop and work in confined spaces • Well versed in reconnecting water and power services after holidays • Proven skills in performing routine grounds keeping, painting, carpentry and plumbing tasks • Skilled in repairing replacing and existing pre-laid pipeline based underground water and gas distribution systems • Efficient in anticipating tools and equipment needed as per the nature of each assignment and loading the same in the company vehicle in a safe manner

* Account Management, maintaining contact with existing clients and identify cross selling opportunities * Following up on incoming sales leads and setting up meetings * Building network through industry events, LinkedIn and industry press research In order to be successful in your application you will need to have: * A degree * A strong motivation for sales * Ability to build rapport and relationships naturally * An interest in people and talent management * Professional and positive in sales approach * Proven ability to maintain client relatiAbility to build rapport and relationships naturally * An interest in people and talent management * Professional and positive in sales approach * Proven ability to maintain client relatiability to maintain client relationships

Math Tutor ABC SCHOOL, De Soto, MO (6/2008 to Present) • Comprehend each students» individual needs for understanding complex mathematical concepts • Thoroughly go through existing mathematics curriculum and create supportive lesson plans • Implement lesson plans to groups of students by concentrating on their individual abilities • Assist students in understanding how technology can be used to effectively utilize campus resources • Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to learning and instruction • Develop instructional materials to help students understand the concepts of mathematics easily • Conduct ongoing assessments to determine students» adaptability to classroom environments • Encourage parental involvement in students» education and ensure that appropriate and effective communication is maintained with parents • Assess curriculum suitability and make changes to the mathematics curriculum to suit the individual needs of students • Assist students in understanding concepts and handling class assignments • Plan, create and administer tests and ensure that they are graded according to the grade sheets provided by the school • Create and maintain records of students in a confidential manner

• First - hand experience in coordinating new product setups and maintaining existing products» presence • Highly skilled in managing on - site shopping experiences through effective product organization • Unmatched talent in researching competitive landscape to make recommendations regarding pricing, merchandising and promotions • Proven ability to effectively support implementation of affiliate companies and emails to set customer base

• Create, plan and implement account plans to direct sales efforts • Confer with new and potential clients to determine their needs and provide them insight into the company's services • Develop and maintain lasting relationships with clients with a view to ensure recurring business • Maximize cross selling opportunities within existing client relationships • Educate clients about the company's products and services and answer questions and queries • Ensure appropriate utilization of resources such as budget, time and collateral • Assist marketing and sales teams in marketing and sales plans • Research market trends and create reports for the benefit of decision making • Maintain constant contact with clients to ensure satisfaction • Receive complaints from clients and take serious measures to resolve them • Create and maintain client records and sales and prospecting activities such as presentations, closed sales and follow up activities • Ensure that effective relationships are established and maintained with all key workers associated with account management • Create price quotations for clients and make amendments according to clients» ability to pay • Develop a database of strong leads through referrals, networking and email marketing • Ensure that «do not call» lists are respected comaintain lasting relationships with clients with a view to ensure recurring business • Maximize cross selling opportunities within existing client relationships • Educate clients about the company's products and services and answer questions and queries • Ensure appropriate utilization of resources such as budget, time and collateral • Assist marketing and sales teams in marketing and sales plans • Research market trends and create reports for the benefit of decision making • Maintain constant contact with clients to ensure satisfaction • Receive complaints from clients and take serious measures to resolve them • Create and maintain client records and sales and prospecting activities such as presentations, closed sales and follow up activities • Ensure that effective relationships are established and maintained with all key workers associated with account management • Create price quotations for clients and make amendments according to clients» ability to pay • Develop a database of strong leads through referrals, networking and email marketing • Ensure that «do not call» lists are respected coMaintain constant contact with clients to ensure satisfaction • Receive complaints from clients and take serious measures to resolve them • Create and maintain client records and sales and prospecting activities such as presentations, closed sales and follow up activities • Ensure that effective relationships are established and maintained with all key workers associated with account management • Create price quotations for clients and make amendments according to clients» ability to pay • Develop a database of strong leads through referrals, networking and email marketing • Ensure that «do not call» lists are respected comaintain client records and sales and prospecting activities such as presentations, closed sales and follow up activities • Ensure that effective relationships are established and maintained with all key workers associated with account management • Create price quotations for clients and make amendments according to clients» ability to pay • Develop a database of strong leads through referrals, networking and email marketing • Ensure that «do not call» lists are respected completely

• Deeply familiar with planning, developing, implementing and evaluating professional development systems based on competencies and priorities • Hands - on experience in determining existing opportunities and protocols and procedures, and conducting both informal and formal opportunity assessment for different professional development tracks • Proficient in establishing development categories, such as performance and knowledge enhancements and personal development • Qualified to develop orientation plans for all staff members by ensuring that they are aware of basic requirements such as ethics and communication • Skilled in making recommendations to strengthen delivery methods by efficiently identifying training delivery protocols • Track record of effectively facilitating preparation of correspondence, newsletters and marketing materials • First - hand experience in keeping professional development programs and workshops dynamic and rigorous by constantly employing needs assessment methods • Deeply familiar with maintaining accurate records of professional development activities, including description, type and number of people involved • Proven ability to provide professional development instructional design to management • Adept at mentoring and coaching new instructors and trainers, and building and maintaining community partnerships

Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant - The role: The role of a consultant is essentially sales - focussed and on a daily basis you can expect to be doing any of the following: - Building long term relationships with both candidates and clients - Calling already established, warm accounts to maintain already existing relationships with contacts - Networking and generating business from cold clients - Meeting face to face with clients - Screening new candidates over the telephone and face to face Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Rewards & Benefits: - Competitive salary package (1st year OTE # 30k +)- Uncapped commission structure - A structured training programme - A clear pathway for quick progression - 22 days holidays per annum (rising by one per year up to 30 days in total)- Free Bupa cover after one year's continuous service - Monthly Fizzy Fridays and regular team nights out - Entry onto our Vennture Points reward scheme The characteristics we are looking for in our next Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant: - A highly motivated team player - Someone who is able to think on their feet - Money motivated & driven by success - Tenacious and hardworking What you will need: - A degree in any discipline or previous sales experience - Excellent communication skills - A willingness to learn and continuously improve - The ability to thrive in a fast - paced agency setting Venn Group is a leading recruitment consultancy established in 2001 that specialises in providing high - calibre temporary and contract solutions to both the public and private sector in a number of different fields including Engineering, Finance, Housing, HR, IT, Legal and Strategic Services.

The rewards: - Competitive salary package (1st year OTE # 30k +)- Uncapped commission structure - A structured training programme - A clear pathway for quick progression - 22 days holidays per annum (rising by one per year up to 30 days in total)- Free Bupa cover after one year's continuous service - Monthly Fizzy Fridays and regular team nights out - Entry onto our Vennture Points reward scheme Who we are looking for: - A graduate with a 2:2 or above in any degree discipline - A highly motivated team player - Able to think on your feet - Money motivated & driven by success - Tenacious and hardworking - Excellent communication skills - A willingness to learn and continuously improve - The ability to thrive in a fast - paced agency setting The role: - Building long term relationships with both candidates and clients - Calling already established, warm accounts to maintain already existing relationships with contacts - Networking and generating business from cold clients - Meeting face to face with clients - Screening new candidates over the telephone and face to face If you can picture yourself working as a Graduate Associate Recruitment Consultant at Venn Group, please apply now so we can contact you with further details!

Key Duties and Responsibilities • 360 running of a permanent recruitment desk • Responsible for new business development and building on existing business through upselling and cross selling • To utilise all types of resourcing to locate new candidates within the sector • To advertise and attract in new candidates • To qualify candidates through interviewing processes and matching them to active vacancies • Deliver a high quality of service to your clients to fulfil their requirements • Arrange and manage interviews for all live roles and ensure candidates are prepared • To lead and manage resourcers working on the division • To build and maintain strong relationships with all clients and candidates Key attributes required • Highly Organised • Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively • Excellent Sales and Relationship building Skills • Ability to lead and motivate others • Excellent candidate resourcing skills • At least 2 years» experience within a similar role • Excellent administration skills • Excellent eye for details • Methodical Please apply for more information or call Louise Higley on 01628 781444

* Ability to develop and maintain long standing strategic relationships with clients; * You are tenacious and possess an instinctive desire to win, develop and grow new and existing business; We offer an excellent remuneration package and working conditions and believe in rewarding our employees for their commitment and hard work this includes: Package * Up to # 22K Depending on experience * Competitive Bonus Scheme * Award Winning Benefits Package This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to continue developing a career with one of the UK's leading industrial recruiters.

KEY DUTIES OF RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT * Managing drivers and being point of contact for resolving issues * Conduct interviews / pre screen and full reference of all drivers * Ensure that all clients and workers comply with health and safety legislation and promptly refer any concerns to the branch manager * Maintaining quality and ISO procedures in line with Standard Operating Procedures to ensure effective, positive quality audit results * Liaising daily with the clients and managing expectations including job requirements, hours of work and rates of pay * Self generate new clients via cold calling and expanding on existing client opportunities * Meet with new and existing clients to account manage and advise of the services available to them * Generate new drivers by way of advertising, social media and networking * Covering out of office calls and demands on a rota requirement * Planning a weekly rota / submitting accurate payroll data / reporting KPI data * Maintaining and increasing daily route allocations — ensuring the customer promise is delivered * Training of drivers in all aspects of the job * Managing claims for damages, insurance and fines * On time reporting of key information to Extra Personnel SKILLS REQUIRED: Recruitment Consultant * Strong Sales and Customer service experience within a fast paced changing environment * Able to communicate at all levels from driver to director * Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads which continually change * Computer literate — outlook, excel and word * Ability to report critical information accurately and to tight deadlines * Ability to use a common sense approach to problem solving * Full UK driving license required BENEFITS As part of our commitment our Recruitment consultant will also receive: * Excellent salary and bonus opportunities * Healthcare Scheme * Pension * Min 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays rising to a maximum of 29 plus Bank Holidays * Plus an additional days holiday for your Birthday * Continued advancement tability to prioritise workloads which continually change * Computer literate — outlook, excel and word * Ability to report critical information accurately and to tight deadlines * Ability to use a common sense approach to problem solving * Full UK driving license required BENEFITS As part of our commitment our Recruitment consultant will also receive: * Excellent salary and bonus opportunities * Healthcare Scheme * Pension * Min 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays rising to a maximum of 29 plus Bank Holidays * Plus an additional days holiday for your Birthday * Continued advancement tAbility to report critical information accurately and to tight deadlines * Ability to use a common sense approach to problem solving * Full UK driving license required BENEFITS As part of our commitment our Recruitment consultant will also receive: * Excellent salary and bonus opportunities * Healthcare Scheme * Pension * Min 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays rising to a maximum of 29 plus Bank Holidays * Plus an additional days holiday for your Birthday * Continued advancement tAbility to use a common sense approach to problem solving * Full UK driving license required BENEFITS As part of our commitment our Recruitment consultant will also receive: * Excellent salary and bonus opportunities * Healthcare Scheme * Pension * Min 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays rising to a maximum of 29 plus Bank Holidays * Plus an additional days holiday for your Birthday * Continued advancement training

I have the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing businesses.

Customer Service Representative — Duties & Responsibilities Oversee customer service and IT support across a variety of industries and settings Responsible for 24 hour, 7 days per week help desk management for both clients and team members Utilize interpersonal skills and advanced IT knowledge in service of national and international clients Direct team of IT and customer service professional handling inquiries and escalations in a timely manner Responsible for Level 1, 2, and 3 service across a variety of highly technical IT matters Document customer service activities, update client accounts, and follow up as needed Build and strengthen professional relationships with clients and partners resulting in loyalty and strong revenue Responsible for departmental budget, team workflows, and IT inventory management Hire and train employees in customer service and IT management best practices Manage varied IT projects including migrations, infrastructure development, and network administration Utilize strong abilities and training in Microsoft, Linux, and Apple systems Serve as liaison between multiple departments and senior leadership Encourage high customer retention by maintaining friendly, supportive contact with existing clients Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

(«Nielsen») at pp. 232 and 254); «an ability to set prices above competitive levels and to maintain them at that level for a significant period of time without erosion by new entry or expansion of existing firms» (Tele - Direct at p. 82); and «the ability to profitably influence price, quality, variety, service, advertising, innovation or other dimensions of competition» (Commissioner of Competition v Canadian Waste Services Holdings Inc, 2001 Comp.

I don't know how maintaining RECOs and CREAs Code of Ethics that requires silence and restricts the public's ability to become informed of the profession, allows for an ethical business to even have the potential to exist.