2024 Nevada Small Business Challenges Survey Results

Each year, Nevada SBDC surveys its clients to find out what challenges Nevada small businesses are facing. Discover what 2024's issues and challenges were.

Nevada Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)

SSBCI is designed to catalyze private capital in the form of loans to and investments in small businesses, especially in historically underserved communities and among entrepreneurs who may have otherwise lacked the support needed to pursue their business ambitions.

Take the Nevada SBDC's free cyber security assessment. Identify areas of strengths and weaknesses in your current cybersecurity policies and procedures. At the end of the assessment you will receive your results via email, a grade, and have an opportunity to ask for further assistance.

ABOUT US

Nevada SBDC guides and assists Nevadans looking to start and grow businesses, with objectives to increase business starts, create and retain jobs, and increase access to capital. One-on-one advising services are free and confidential. Nevada SBDC also offers and coordinates a wide range of workshops and courses in collaboration with public and private entities.

TRAINING

The Nevada SBDC offers and coordinates a wide range of workshops, seminars and courses in collaboration with public and private sectors

Successful business owners and advisors teach entrepreneurial practices to new and existing business owners through a wide range of training events.

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Learn about the amazing programs, people, and small businesses that make up the Nevada Small Business Development Center community in our 2024 Impact Report. The Nevada SBDC Impact Report is a comprehensive digital report that outlines our services, highlights some of our clients, and dives deep into the work we were able to assist with in 2024

BUSINESS ADVISING

STARTING A BUSINESS

Have an idea and want to make it a business? We offer advising related to legal structure selection, licensing, and permitting, market research, site selection, business plan creation, finding capital and franchising agreements just to name a few.

GROWING A BUSINESS

Growing a business can be challenging. Advisors can help you with managing cash flow, planning strategically, developing a network, rebranding and reinventing, establishing personnel policies, marketing, and creating an exit strategy.

MANAGING A BUSINESS

Nevada SBDC helps with sustaining businesses with expertise in valuing and buying a business, hiring employees, legal and tax considerations, customer service, financial management, risk management, marketing, advertising, sales and more.

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BOULDER CITY • CARSON CITY • DOUGLAS COUNTY • ELKO • ELY
FALLON • FERNLEY • HAWTHORNE • HENDERSON • LAS VEGAS
LAUGHLIN • MESQUITE • PAHRUMP • RENO • WINNEMUCCA

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The Nevada SBDC is a statewide business assistance outreach program with 12 locations across Nevada.

SBDC Day 2025! 🎉 We had an amazing time hosting our inaugural SBDC Awards right here in Las Vegas! 🙌 With over 75 people in attendance, it was a fantastic day of celebration, networking, and supporting our incredible clients. A huge thank you to Catherine Francisco for helping us secure the venue and planning such a great event. 👏 And a big thank you to everyone who came out to make it such a memorable occasion! 💚 #nevadasbdc #celebration #awards #smallbusiness #communityImage attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

SBDC Day 2025! 🎉
We had an amazing time hosting our inaugural SBDC Awards right here in Las Vegas! 🙌 With over 75 people in attendance, it was a fantastic day of celebration, networking, and supporting our incredible clients. A huge thank you to Catherine Francisco for helping us secure the venue and planning such a great event. 👏 And a big thank you to everyone who came out to make it such a memorable occasion! 💚
#NevadaSBDC #celebration #awards #smallbusiness #community
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A huge congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Nevada SBDC Awards! 🌟 These outstanding businesses and individuals exemplify the innovation, dedication, and entrepreneurial spirit that drive Nevada’s economy forward. 🏆 Small Business of the Year: Avanti Green Eco Cleaning – A local, women-owned business committed to eco-friendly cleaning in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson since 2011. 🏆 Rural Small Business of the Year: JT’s Steakhouse – A family-owned gem in Ely, NV, offering high-quality dining and fostering community connections. 🏆 Small Business Champion: Shaundell Newsome, Founder of SUMNU Marketing – A true advocate and mentor for Nevada’s small business community. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to making a positive impact! 🙌 Heres to continuing to support and celebrate small businesses across Nevada! 💚 #smallbusiness #nevada #sbdc #celebrationImage attachmentImage attachment

A huge congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Nevada SBDC Awards! 🌟 These outstanding businesses and individuals exemplify the innovation, dedication, and entrepreneurial spirit that drive Nevada’s economy forward.

🏆 Small Business of the Year: Avanti Green Eco Cleaning – A local, women-owned business committed to eco-friendly cleaning in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson since 2011.
🏆 Rural Small Business of the Year: JT’s Steakhouse – A family-owned gem in Ely, NV, offering high-quality dining and fostering community connections.
🏆 Small Business Champion: Shaundell Newsome, Founder of SUMNU Marketing – A true advocate and mentor for Nevada’s small business community.

Thank you for your hard work and dedication to making a positive impact! 🙌 Here’s to continuing to support and celebrate small businesses across Nevada! 💚
#smallbusiness #nevada #sbdc #celebration
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Congratulations 👏🎉

Thank you for this honor! I do appreciate the Nevada Small Business Development Center family.

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