Begin with the End in Mind
2021-05-26 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Starting a business and selling a business have more in common than you think! Join us to learn about what you can do today to build a healthy transferrable business for the future. We want to help you avoid costly errors in building your business and managing some risks that can harm your potential. We will share current statistics about selling your business, we will show you how business buyers think and reveal 3 things that you can do now that will make your business more enjoyable to own today and more sellable when it is time in the future. Join Kathryn Guthrie, Business Broker with the Liberty Group of Nevada, Inc. to begin with the end in mind.
Kathryn Guthrie brings more than 16 years of entrepreneurial experience to her role as broker and is committed to assisting small business owners successfully transition their businesses to the next generation of ownership. After selling Real Property Management Sac-Metro in June of 2019, Kathryn used her time, talent, and energy to become a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and to obtain certification as a Value Builder Advisor. Her services as a coach have been used to compliment the transaction services that she provides as a business broker. She is currently the managing broker for The Liberty Group of Nevada, Inc., a successful business brokerage in Reno, Nevada that offers services to buyers and sellers.

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Deciding to Keep or Exit Your Business
2021-07-27 17:30 - 19:30 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
Many business owners are facing the important question of what’s next for their business. Whether you have had a disruption from COVID-19, recognize the need for a business investment or are ready for a change, you may need to decide whether to keep the business and make the investment for growth or exit the business. Learn smart ways to weigh alternatives.
There will be a $15 fee for this event.

Exiting Your Business - Mass Mutual 3-Part Series
2021-08-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
The statistics on businesses surviving through multiple generations is staggering. The good news is business owners can buck these trends with proper planning. This 3-part series workshop, developed by MassMutual and SCORE, will help you plan for the next stage for your business, for yourself and for generations to come.
Part 1: Succession Planning helps entrepreneurs understand the steps in planning for the eventual transfer of the business, including:

knowing the value of the business
choosing and preparing the appropriate successor
having it all in writing

At the end of this workshop session, clients should be prepared for a variety of business exit strategies – both voluntary and involuntary.
Part 2: Once clients have determined the next steps for their business and their business’ worth, they can start focusing on the next steps in their own lives.
In this workshop session, we will discuss issues that arise with having your business be your retirement plan, and other options to save and provide for your retirement.
Part 3: Ultimately, this workshop will culminate in discussing multiple future planning scenarios, including:

the difference between estate reduction, liquidity and equalization
the planning documents needed to leave a lasting legacy.

It is never too early to start planning ahead!
There is a $15 fee for this event.

Deciding to Keep or Exit Your Business
2021-08-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Adam’s Hub, 111 W. Proctor Street, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
Many business owners are facing the important question of what’s next for their business. Whether you have had a disruption from COVID-19, recognizing the need for a business investment or as a business owner you are ready for a change. Regardless of the reason, a decision is needed as to whether to keep the business and make the investment for growth or exit the business. This is a difficult question to answer and requires careful consideration as to the best go forward path for the business and you as the business owner.
Some points to consider:

With all the market disruptions, are you able to pivot the business to thrive in today’s world?
Is your industry and your business declining or growing?
How can you quantify your business and your personal future financial needs?
What do you want for your future? Status quo, retirement, a career change?

There will be a $15 fee for this event.

Exiting Your Business - Mass Mutual 3-Part Series
2021-08-30 08:00 - 12:00 | Adam’s Hub, 111 W. Proctor Street, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
The statistics on businesses surviving through multiple generations are staggering. The good news is business owners can buck these trends with proper planning. This 3-part series workshop, developed by MassMutual and SCORE, will help you plan for the next stage for your business, for yourself, and for generations to come.
Part 1: Succession Planning helps entrepreneurs understand the steps in planning for the eventual transfer of the business, including:

knowing the value of the business
choosing and preparing the appropriate successor
having it all in writing

At the end of this workshop session, clients should be prepared for a variety of business exit strategies – both voluntary and involuntary.
Part 2: Once clients have determined the next steps for their business and their business’ worth, they can start focusing on the next steps in their own lives.
In this workshop session, we will discuss issues that arise with having your business be your retirement plan, and other options to save and provide for your retirement.
Part 3: Ultimately, this workshop will culminate in discussing multiple future planning scenarios, including:

the difference between estate reduction, liquidity and equalization
the planning documents needed to leave a lasting legacy.

It is never too early to start planning ahead!
There will be a $15 fee for this training.

Deciding to Keep or Exit Your Business
2021-09-22 17:30 - 19:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
This workshop is geared toward business owners who are facing the important question as to what’s next for their business. It may be disruption from COVID-19, recognizing the need for a business investment or as a business owner you are ready for a change. Regardless of the reason, a decision is needed as to whether to keep the business and make the investment for growth or exit the business. This is a difficult question to answer and requires careful consideration as to the best go forward path for the business and you as the business owner. Some points to consider: With all the market disruptions are you able to pivot the business to thrive in today’s new world? Is your industry and your business declining or growing? How can you quantify your business and your personal future financial needs? What do you want for your future? Status quo, retirement, a career change.
There will be a $15 fee for this webinar.

Deciding to Keep or Exit Your Business
2021-10-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Adam’s Hub, 111 W. Proctor Street, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
This workshop is geared toward business owners who are facing the important question as to what’s next for their business. It may be disruption from COVID 19, recognizing the need for a business investment or as a business owner you are ready for a change. Regardless of the reason, a decision is needed as to whether to keep the business and make the investment for growth or exit the business. This is a difficult question to answer and requires careful consideration as to the best go forward path for the business and you as the business owner.
Some points to consider:
With all the market disruptions are you able to pivot the business to thrive in today’s new world?
Is your industry and your business declining or growing?
How can you quantify your business and your personal future financial needs?
What do you want for your future? Status quo, retirement, a career change.
There will be a $15 fee for this training event.

Is Your Business Prepared For Exit?
2021-10-27 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
If selling your business to a third party is part of your exit strategy you need to view your business through the eyes of a potential buyer. Fixing up your business and getting it ready to show so that you get the best possible price is a process that takes some time (generally 3 – 5 years). In this class we will review the 8 value drivers and the steps that you can take to maximize your value.
Kathryn Guthrie brings more than 16 years of entrepreneurial experience to her role as broker and is committed to assisting small business owners successfully transition their businesses to the next generation of ownership. After selling Real Property Management Sac-Metro in June of 2019, Kathryn used her time, talent, and energy to become a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and to obtain certification as a Value Builder Advisor. Her services as a coach have been used to compliment the transaction services that she provides as a business broker. She is currently the managing broker for The Liberty Group of Nevada, Inc., a successful business brokerage in Reno, Nevada that offers services to buyers and sellers.

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Franchising and Small Business Ownership
2022-02-05 10:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
Debunking the Franchise Myths: More than Burgers and Fries
Get real-world information from a successful franchise owner:
• Why become a small business owner?
• How does franchising fit into small business ownership?
• Learn about five great franchises searching for new owners in Reno
• Consider various types of franchises
• How to pick the right franchise
• Ten franchising mistakes to avoid
• Valuable insights and business examples

Succession Planning - Developing an Exit Strategy
2022-10-13 12:00 - 13:30 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
What happens when you are ready to leave your business? Are you going to sell, close or hand the business to successors? Join us to discuss the steps that may be best when you are ready to move on. We’ll talk about how to establish an exit strategy which includes the actual succession plan, transfer of ownership, and paying taxes.
Walter Carey:
With a business consulting backgorund and 20 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, Walter helps entrepreneurs and families prepare for the future.
Carlos Ortega:
Carlos Ortega has over 19 years of banking and financial services experience. As a business banking specialist, he understands that all business owners have different needs and finding a tailor-made solutions and recommendations is essential to help business customers thrive in our community.
Sidney Taylor:
Sidney Taylor is originally from Houston, TX. He is married to his beautiful wife Sharday and have two amazing kids name Sydney and Sebastian. Prior to banking, Sidney owned an insurance agency for 6 years. Sidney has over 15 years of financial industry experience.

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Lessons from a Success Story
2026-01-22 10:00 - 11:30 | 8400 W. Sunset Rd #300, 8400 W Sunset Rd #300, Las Vegas, NV, 89113, United States
When Carami came to Nevada SBDC at UNLV several years ago, all she had was an idea and the drive to bring it to life. Since then, she has built her cornerstone products, launched her business, gotten her products into retail stores, and won an entrepreneurship award.
If you’re a new business just starting out or an existing business looking for growth, join us for this event and receive valuable insights, motivation, and connection with other entrepreneurs. Hear it from a successful entrepreneur – your dream is achievable!

Pilula™ Founder, Carami Olsen, has taken supplements in many forms since childhood. Born to a mother on a health quest, since long before it was trending, Carami was taught to appreciate the results of supplementing what food does not provide. Well educated on the health and wellness of the human body, this early influence on our founder ultimately led to the creation of a beautiful pill box option and development of the Pilula Pod and the Pilula Track App. Carami maintains the belief in a limitless quality of life and feeling good everyday, which Pilula™ supports with simplified regiments, secure contents, and confidence to continue your life without disruption.
