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SUMMARY:Debt-Free to Business-Savvy: Managing Debt While Starting Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, we’ll dive into effective strategies for managing and paying off debt while balancing the demands of starting and growing your small business. Learn actionable tips on budgeting\, prioritizing debt repayment\, and maintaining healthy cash flow to ensure both personal and business financial success. \nConrad Chow is the Program Manager of Nevada Money Mentors\, the financial wellness program at the University of Nevada\, Reno. With a passion for helping students gain financial literacy\, Conrad oversees the program’s operations and leads initiatives that promote financial well-being across campus. His expertise includes budgeting\, managing debt\, and helping students make informed financial decisions. Conrad is also the chair of the Asian Pacific Islander Affinity Group for faculty and staff at UNR. \n  \nThis training event is hosted by the Nevada SBDC for the State Small Business Credit Initiative. Upon registration\, you will receive an email requesting your signature on an additional privacy agreement. Please sign this agreement prior to your event date to avoid any disruption in registration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/debt-free-to-business-savvy-managing-debt-while-starting-your-small-business/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Finance,Funding
ORGANIZER;CN="Kaitlyn Schwantes":MAILTO:kschwantes@unr.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T100000
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SUMMARY:How to Tell Your Story to Any Lender or Investor
DESCRIPTION:If you are thinking about or are in the process of taking out a loan for your business\, considering or actively seeking investors to help grow\, scale\, and sustain your business\, tried to secure loans\, financing\, and funding in the past without success\, want to learn how your story can help you access capital . . . then this webinar is for you! \nDuring this webinar\, instructors Brandy M. Miller\, Co-Founder of Path To Connections and award-winning copywriter and content creator\, and Joylynn M. Ross\, national bestselling author\, Business Subject Matter Expert\, and CEO of Path To Publishing\, will introduce you to their universal Storytelling Framework in a fun\, engaging\, and entertaining method that will teach you: \nHOW to tell your story to get lenders and investors leaning in\, eager to listen \nMISTAKES business owners make in sharing their story that keep lenders and investors from saying “YES!” to them \nWHAT lenders and investors need from your story to be able to say “YES!” to you \nWHY the lenders and investors NEED those things to be able to say “YES!” \nHOW to relay your financial health through storytelling \nEven more important than what you’re asking for is how you ask for it. Storytelling Experts Joylynn and Brandy will teach you how to use your story to increase your chances of securing your next loan or investment. Register for this webinar today. \nBONUS – These speakers were just announced SBA Microenterprise Small Business of the Year! Come learn from award winning storytellers!
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/how-to-tell-your-story-to-any-lender-or-investor/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Finance,Funding,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:training@nevadasbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104558
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SUMMARY:Lending and Loan Tips for The Small Businesses Serving Rural Communities in Nevada
DESCRIPTION:For the small business owner who is seeking financing to launch\, sustain\, grow\, and diversify their small business in rural Nevada.  What are your lending options?  How do you source them?  What do you need to engage with them?  These questions and more will be addressed in this webinar and follow-up discussion on best lending practices for the rural communities. \nSpeaker: Kathy Halbardier\, Nevada SBDC Rural Business Advisor
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/lending-and-loan-tips-for-the-small-businesses-serving-rural-communities-in-nevada/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Funding,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:training@nevadasbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104558
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SUMMARY:Credit 101: Building Strong Credit for Personal and Business Success
DESCRIPTION:Understanding credit is essential for both personal financial health and business growth. Join us for Credit 101\, an interactive panel event designed to demystify credit\, empower you with practical strategies\, and answer your most pressing questions. \nOur expert panelists will walk you through: \n\n       The foundations of credit\, including the 5 Cs of credit and updates to the credit scoring system\n       Personal credit: how to build it\, repair it\, and leverage it for business success\n       Business credit: why it matters\, how it works\, and how to establish and maintain it\n       The interconnectedness of personal and business credit\n       Real-world insights on common credit challenges\, rejections\, success stories\, and strategies for making credit work for you\n\nModerator: Kelli Kelly \nPanelists: Cydney Reid\, Dereck Barrett\, Josh Dunlap \nLocation: UNR Innevation Center – Concept Café \nRefreshments Provided: Coffee\, tea\, and water \nWhether you’re an entrepreneur\, aspiring business owner\, or simply want to better understand your financial tools\, this session will equip you with the knowledge to take control of your credit future. \n**Your information will be shared with the University of Nevada\, Reno Innevation Center and U.S. Bank for this event.**
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/credit-101-building-strong-credit-for-personal-and-business-success/
LOCATION:Innevation Center\, 450 Sinclair Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Finance,Funding
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SUMMARY:Securing Funding with Your Story: What You Want to Say vs. What Needs to Be Heard
DESCRIPTION:There is so much you want to say when completing applications to secure funding\, grants\, loans\, donations\, sponsorships\, and other opportunities. But knowing what you want to say versus what needs to be said – what needs to be heard by the listener – are two different things. And it could be the difference in whether you secure the funding.\n\nThis may very well be the most clear\, concise\, and succinct webinar you’ll ever attend on how to relay your story in the most clear\, concise\, and succinct way . . . in order to secure funding to help scale and grow your business\, or build and sustain your non-profit.\n\nIn this webinar\, taught by Business Subject Matter & Storytelling Expert\, Joylynn M. Ross\, of Path To Publishing and Path To Connections (awarded SBA Microenterprise Business of the Year 2025 for the Nevada District)\, you’ll walk away with all the storytelling ingredients that make up the recipe for funding success!
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/securing-funding-with-your-story-what-you-want-to-say-vs-what-needs-to-be-heard/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T120000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Cash Flow
DESCRIPTION:Understanding how money moves in and out of your business is essential to keeping it healthy. In this session\, participants will learn the difference between cash inflow and cash outflow and why tracking both matters. We’ll explore how profit on paper doesn’t always translate to money in the bank—and what that means for day-to-day operations. Through practical examples\, you’ll discover how to anticipate and manage the timing of your income and expenses. By learning how to manage your cash effectively\, you’ll gain the flexibility to handle slow seasons and unexpected costs with confidence. \n\nLearning the difference between cash inflow and cash outflow\nProfit does not always mean you’ll have money in the bank\nManaging your cash will offer flexibility to weather slow times and bills that may hit at different times.\n\nDereck Barrett is a business advisor and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in business planning\, financing\, and growth strategy. \nAfter graduating from the University of Nevada\, Reno\, he began his career in banking sales\, earning national recognition as a top performer. \nIn 2004\, he co-founded and financed his first physical therapy clinic in Southern California. Later he and his wife returned to Reno\, purchased a commercial building and started another physical therapy clinic. Dereck expanded the practice to multiple clinics locations and was the market leader before selling his majority interest. \nWhile expanding the practice\, Dereck became a commercial real estate broker and has worked in that capacity for the last 7yrs. \nHe attributes his life’s professional success to entrepreneurship and sincerely loves helping guide entrepreneurs through the challenges of launching\, financing\, and scaling their companies.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/understanding-cash-flow/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Finance,Funding,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:training@nevadasbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T150000
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SUMMARY:AI Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Description: \n\nThe Nevada Small Business Development Center (SBDC)\, in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS)\, is proud to announce the next AI Pitch Competition\, happening November 12\, 2025\, in Las Vegas.\nThis is your chance to showcase your AI vision in front of AWS leaders and industry experts—while competing for up to $35\,000 in AWS partner funding to bring your project to life. \nWhat’s at Stake?\nUp to $35K in total support to accelerate your AI project.\n$10K in guaranteed engineering support – Access AWS engineers who will help you design and implement your AI solution.\nUp to $25K in Proof of Concept (PoC) funding – Additional non-cash support to help build and validate your AI initiative. \nPlease note: No cash prizes or checks will be awarded. Support is provided in technical and strategic AWS resources only. \nHow It Works\nApply to Pitch – Up to 10 businesses will be selected. Submit your 300–500 word synopsis describing how you plan to use AI in your business.\nPitch Live – Selected businesses will deliver a 3-minute pitch on stage in front of a live audience and expert panel\, followed by a short Q&A. Visual aids (e.g.\, PowerPoint) are allowed.\nNetwork & Connect – After the competition\, you’ll have the chance to meet with AWS leaders and industry experts to discuss AI-powered opportunities. \nWho Should Apply?\nThis competition is designed for small businesses that:\nAre building or integrating AI into their operations\nNeed funding\, resources\, and expert support to move their AI vision forward.\nWant to connect with AWS leaders to refine and implement AI strategies. \nWhy Participate?\nGain exclusive access to AWS funding & technical support.\nPitch your idea directly to AWS and AI leaders.\nReceive tailored feedback in a high-value\, competitive pitch setting.\nBuild powerful connections with AWS experts and peers in the AI ecosystem. \nAbout the Hosts & Sponsors\nAWS (Amazon Web Services) – The world’s leading cloud computing and AI platform.\nNevada SBDC – Providing no-cost business advising\, training\, and resources to help small businesses start\, grow\, and thrive. \nKey Details\nApplication Deadline: November 2\, 2025\nCompetition Date: November 12\, 2025
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/ai-pitch-competition-2/
LOCATION:Corporate Coworking Space\, 5725 S Valley View Blvd Suite 6\, Las Vegas\, 89118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Funding,Tech Training
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SUMMARY:Mastering Your Startup Finances
DESCRIPTION:Financial success starts with understanding the key numbers that drive your business. In this training\, you’ll learn the difference between revenue\, profit\, and cash flow—and why each tells a unique story about your business’s health. We’ll walk through simple ways to budget and track your costs\, including a practical Excel template you can use right away. You’ll also uncover some of the most common financial pitfalls that trip up small business owners and how to steer clear of them. By building stronger financial habits\, you’ll gain the clarity and confidence to make smarter business decisions. This session is ideal for entrepreneurs who want to take control of their finances and plan for long-term growth. \n\nLearn the difference between revenue\, profit and cash flow\nSimple ways to budget and track your costs (where we could provide a simple excel sheet)\nCommon financial pitfalls and how to avoid them\n\nDereck Barrett is a business advisor and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in business planning\, financing\, and growth strategy. \nAfter graduating from the University of Nevada\, Reno\, he began his career in banking sales\, earning national recognition as a top performer. \nIn 2004\, he co-founded and financed his first physical therapy clinic in Southern California. Later he and his wife returned to Reno\, purchased a commercial building and started another physical therapy clinic. Dereck expanded the practice to multiple clinics locations and was the market leader before selling his majority interest. \nWhile expanding the practice\, Dereck became a commercial real estate broker and has worked in that capacity for the last 7yrs. \nHe attributes his life’s professional success to entrepreneurship and sincerely loves helping guide entrepreneurs through the challenges of launching\, financing\, and scaling their companies. \n 
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/mastering-your-startup-finances/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Finance,Funding,Starting a Business,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:training@nevadasbdc.org
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260302T130000
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SUMMARY:Small Business Finance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nevada SBDC for an in-person financial workshop and learn practical and actionable methods for improving your business finances. \n 
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/small-business-finance-workshop/
LOCATION:700 Wyoming St.\, 700 Wyoming St.\, Boulder City\, 89005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Finance,Funding
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