Nevada SBDC

Human Resources Changes During COVID
2020-12-03 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Navigating the HR landscape in small businesses is complicated, now we have to follow new confusing laws, safety requirements and deal with unemployment fraud while facing unique workplace COVID situations. Melissa provides clarity for this murkiness with sustainable, useful HR tips.

Deciding to Keep or Exit Your Business
2020-12-08 18:30 - 19:30 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
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 or growth or exit the business. Learn smart ways to weigh alternatives.

Data Analysis for Small Businesses
2020-12-10 19:00 - 20:30 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Planning, operating and financing your business hinges on your ability to track, understand and report financial and marketing data. Learn basic business analysis tools for planning and operations, such as:

Market Analysis
Revenue and Expense Forecasts
SWOT
Profit and Loss
Cash Flow

Internet Security Webinar for Server-based Small Businesses
2021-03-10 15:00 - 16:30 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
Organizational CyberSecurity Protection.
Protect Enterprise Assets on the Edge:
• Identifying Current Threats
• Inventory Potential at Home Targets
• Maximizing Security to the Cloud
• Monitoring Network Traffic
• Backup Methodologies
• Restoration Process
• Develop a CyberSecurity policy to help in a recovery
• Use the NIST Framework for Organizational CyberSecurity
• Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations (NIST 800)
Many small businesses close their doors after a cyber-attack for a variety of reasons: embarrassment, recovery costs, and privacy issues with customer information.
90 minutes towards cyber salvation.

COVID, Employees, and Vaccines, Oh My!
2021-06-02 09:00 - 10:30 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
It has been over a year since our lives have changed due to COVID, but what are your rights and responsibilities as business owners as things return to some normalcy? Do you have a potential plan for COVID spikes in the future? What should you know about encouraging your employees to get the vaccine? Join us to discuss your rights and responsibilities in this new environment and the vaccination rollout.
Chris Belmont holds a PHR certification from the HR Certification Institute, and a SHRM-SCP (senior certified professional) from the Society for Human Resources Management. She spent over 30 years in the restaurant business and holds an FDA approved credential to train food service managers on preventing the spread of food borne illness as well as infectious diseases. She is an active member of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce and serves on the Boards of the Water Street Business District Association, as well as the Southern Nevada Society for Human Resources Management. As a consultant, she provides HR support as well as leadership and organizational health training and workshops to her clients.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Business Formation 101
2021-06-23 09:00 - 10:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
As you start your business, have you ever questioned if you created the right legal structure for your business? Should you be an S-Corp or C-Corp? Join us for a Business Formation 101 discussion to learn about the most common business structure for small businesses, factors (legal and tax) to consider when selecting a business structure, and common mistakes.
This panel discussion will be hosted by Rachel Flores, Business Advisor with the Nevada SBDC and our panel is comprised of Sarah Morris, Attorney and CEO of Morris Law Center and MJ Huffman, CPA, CFE and Stockholder of Tompkins & Peters CPAs, P.C.
Sarah A. Morris co-founded Morris Law Center with Brian Morris in 2015. Sarah regularly appears in both State and Federal Court in Nevada. Prior to founding Morris Law Center, Sarah gained a broad range of experience at several law firms. This experience includes working for a well-known national insurance defense firm, as well as a boutique California based firm focused on mortgage banking.
Mary Jennifer Huffman (MJ) has been part of the Tompkins & Peters team since 2007 and became the Tax Department Manager in 2013. Admitted as a Stockholder in 2017, MJ uses her knowledge and experience in accounting and taxation to provide exceptional service in the areas of entity structure, QuickBooks system design and consulting, and tax compliance, planning and preparation for clients internationally and nationwide.

Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Cottage Food Requirements in Clark County
2021-07-27 09:00 - 10:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
In 2013, the Nevada Legislature passed the Cottage Food bill. This bill allows certain foods to be prepared and sold from a person’s home. The Southern Nevada Health District is the health authority for Clark County. Have you ever wondered what the process would be like to register? Are you curious which foods you could make under this registration? Does your label have all the required verbiage? Join us to learn more about what food items are covered under this, how to make the registration a little easier for yourself, and more about Cottage Food!
Presented by the Southern Nevada Health District.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

La Serie - Comprensión de la ley básica de Nevada
2021-08-11 15:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Las leyes laborales del Estado de Nevada pueden parecer intimidantes, pero no tiene que ser así. Únanse con nosotros para aprender lo básico de las leyes laborales y asegurarse que estén en cumplimiento de la ley. Vamos a hablar sobre las leyes y reglas que deben ser observadas por los empleadores, como lidiar con el salario mínimo en el estado de Nevada, y orientación en cómo mantener en regla su documentación de nómina.
Ana M. Soto es una consultora de gente, una profesional bilingüe de recursos humanos que nos educa y empodera a entender y dirigir las leyes de empleo en nuestro estado. Ana quiere lograr que su negocio este en cumplimiento con y en acuerdo con las leyes.
Con más de 30 años de experiencia en La cuidad de México y en Las Vegas, Ana ha trabajado en manufactura, construcción, y la industria hotelera como directora de recursos humanos. Antes de consultar y ayudar como voluntaria a pequeños negocios a salir adelante, Ana trabajo con compañías respetables, incluyendo CBS International, Alberto Culver V05, Station Casinos, Stock Building Supply, Barrick Gaming, and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino entre otros. Ana le encanta viajar y es dueña de una mascota con su esposo.
Session #18/11/213:00 PM- 5:00 PM (PDT)
Session #28/18/213:00 PM- 5:00 PM (PDT)
Session #38/25/213:00 PM- 5:00 PM (PDT)

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

Re-Inventando Tu Negocio
2021-09-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Business and Industry Office Las Vegas, 3300 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV, 89102, United States
¡Dueño de negocio! Te invitamos a participar en nuestro evento donde compartiremos estrategias y apoyo para salir adelante durante la situación actual; además
* Programas de Apoyo Financiero * Recursos Para Negocios * Foro Abierto

3 Secrets to Creating a High-Performing Remote Team
2021-09-23 09:00 - 10:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Working from home can be tough for some, but even harder when you are trying to keep a sense of team comradery. Join us to learn about how to create a high-performing remote team and set your team up for success. Inspiring Company Culture (ICC) is a professional development and business consultancy dedicated to helping individual leaders and entrepreneurs achieve their business goals.

Brenda Batista is the Founder of Inspiring Company Culture where she helps leaders transform their work environments to be places where everyone is heard, valued, and appreciated. Brenda is an expert in establishing high-performing teams and helping business leaders eliminate the bottlenecks that are limiting their growth.
For the past 25 years, Brenda has focused on performance improvement and how the power of teams helps sustain business results. She helps teams engage and align with desired business outcomes through coaching and consulting engagements.
Brenda holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Systems Engineering, a Masters in Health Administration, and a Juris Doctorate.

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

Project Management for Small Business Part 1
2021-09-25 09:30 - 11:30 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
In the first part of this two-part workshop, learn to use Project Management best-practices, tools and templates to start or expand your business or non-profit. Starting and/or growing a business is a project, or many smaller projects. Note – you must register for both parts 1 and 2.
Every successful small business owner needs to understand basic Project Management concepts and tools.
In Part 1 of this hands-on workshop you will learn:

Key success strategies for your business
Five vital processes for every launch/growth project
Proven methods to tame your long to-do list, focus your goals and streamlines your workload
The difference between a start-up/growth project and every day operational work
How to quickly chart, break down and execute your project. Create your own Project Charter.
Ways to use the triple constraint triangle to keep your efforts balanced toward success.

This two-part course is on successive weeks, and you must register for both.
There will be a $15 fee for this training event.

Business Model Canvas
2021-09-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
Preparing a business plan may seem like an overwhelming task, but the Business Model Canvas (BMC) can make the process less stressful.
The Business Model Canvas is a one-page business plan that allows you to test and validate the key parts of your business in a manageable format – and help get you on track to start your business.
In this webinar, we will explain the BMC and how to use it to develop a full business plan, if needed in the future.
In this session, you will learn:

Why to use the BMC versus a traditional business plan
The main points of the BMC
Updated tips and strategies for creating a BMC
How to create value and build a new business

There will be a $15 fee for this training event.

Project Management for Small Business Part 2
2021-10-02 09:30 - 11:30 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
Use proven methods and templates to successfully manage project schedules, tasks, people and potential business risks. You must have attended Part 1 in order to attend Part 2.
Continue learning specific ways to organize business projects and people.
In Part 2 of this hands-on workshop you will learn:
• Specific ways to translate your To-Do list into clear executable actions
• Practice using tools and templates to manage tasks, risks, and people
• Positive and negative impacts of scheduling dependent tasks; create a milestone schedule for your business
• Simple risk assessment; use easy risk mitigation tools to chart your risks
• Local and online resources
This two-part course is on successive weeks, and you must register for both.
There will be a $15 fee for this webinar.

COVID-19 2022 Webinar Series
2022-04-08 14:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
This webinar series is hosted by The Nevada Women’s Business Center in collaboration with BetterThink.
The Nevada Women’s Business Center, in collaboration with BetterThink, will provide an engaging webinar series featuring Julie Cope, Owner of BetterThink. Nurse Practitioner Cope will provide suggestions and safe practices for working safely to decrease the transmission of COVID. The following topics will be presented for this webinar series: – The dangers of COVID spread for Small Business – How to educate others about COVID vaccines and testing – Should you encourage or mandate COVID vaccines for your employees? – How to administer COVID testing in the Workplace on a Tight Budget – How to administer COVID vaccines in the Workplace on a Tight Budget – How to document COVID testing and COVID vaccines
This webinar meets 7 times:

Fri,
Apr 8, 2022 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM PDT

Tue,
Apr 12, 2022 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM PDT

Fri,
Apr 15, 2022 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM PDT

Tue,
Apr 19, 2022 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM PDT

Fri,
Apr 22, 2022 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM PDT

Tue,
Apr 26, 2022 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM PDT

Fri,
Apr 29, 2022 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM PDT

How to Better MIND Your Time
2023-01-24 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Scrap the old time management training skills and lean into a better and more effective strategy with MIND Performance Coach, Lindsey Paoli, MS MFT. Learn the one key secret ingredient to being more focused, more on task, less distracted, and more efficient in all that you do. We’ll add several time management-supporting tools to your toolbelt like time blocking, boundary setting, solfreggio frequencies, email management, and tips for the ultimate time suck–your phone!
Lindsey Paoli can help you hack your brain. As a mind performance coach, she helps corporate professionals reach the best + most productive versions of themselves by learning to take care of their mind first. Through her signature MINDFUL Formula, Lindsey consults on how to establish the daily fundamentals: Movement, Intention, Nourishment, Deep Connections, Fresh Air, Unplugging, and Learning to take control of your brain and become your greatest self. Lindsey is a keynote speaker, corporate performance coach + contributing author for the bestselling book, Living A Legacy. Her expertise has been featured on national news, including the Daily Flash, American Trends and in publications including ABC, NBC, Marketwatch, Thrive Global, Shoutout LA, and more!

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

CyberSecurity Post Pandemic for Small Business and Home
2023-03-28 17:00 - 18:30 | Spanish Springs Library, 7100A Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV, 89436, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
Post Covid-19 Small Businesses and Startups are challenged with the challenge of providing a secure and high performance work space for all collaborators.
2023 Small Business Cyber Issues Include:
1. Retooling for remote work created new vulnerabilities
2. Ransomware is more prevalent than before the pandemic
3. IoT and the supply chain has experienced new levels of cyber attacks
4. Expansion of cloud services increases complexity and depth of cyber attacks
5. Mobile computing and wearable’s are more of a target today
6. Phishing is a popular methodology for cyber terrorists
7. Insider threats are more prevalent than ever
8. Data privacy elevated to a primary organizational objective
9. Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems becoming as component of cyber security
10. Cyber Cold war Security Perspectives

Limiting Liability, Infrastructure For Growth, and Cost Containment- A general overview of Professional Employer Organizations, their benefits, and their drawbacks
2023-06-15 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Whether you already have W2 employees or are getting ready to hire your first one, there are several important considerations to be made. You will need to keep HR, payroll, and liability in mind and can incur higher expenses or leave yourself over exposed to risk if they are not properly provisioned for.
This webinar explores several different avenues for outside help with employees. Learn how you can get big company tools and resources while keeping costs lean and setting up infrastructure for smoother growth.
Oliver Choban is a Business Performance Advisor with Insperity. He enjoys working with small businesses to help them grow and become more profitable faster. With over 16 years of experience in private sector consulting, he brings a technology focused perspective on solving day-to-day challenges.

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

NxLeveL - Eleva tu Éxito creciendo tu Potencial Empresarial
2023-08-23 17:30 - 20:30 | Business and Industry Office Las Vegas, 3300 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV, 89102, United States
El Programa NxLevel es la guía definitiva para la planificación y éxito de tu negocio. Desde la conceptualización hasta el crecimiento y lanzamiento, cubrimos todas las fases con teoría sólida, presentaciones dinámicas, asesoría personalizada y conexiones estratégicas. Nuestro programa abarca desde la definición precisa de tu negocio hasta su mejora, expansión y lanzamiento. Las clases incluyen temas fundamentales como publicidad, estrategias en redes sociales y negociaciones, junto con una comprensión detallada de los informes financieros y una gestión eficiente de tu empresa.
Cada semana, nuestra clase se enriquece con la participación de invitados especiales que son expertos en distintas áreas empresariales, como abogados, banqueros, contadores y exitosos dueños de negocios. Ellos compartirán su valiosa experiencia, proporcionándote una visión integral y práctica. A través de investigaciones y redacción de un plan de negocios completo, perfeccionarás tus conocimientos empresariales y adquirirás las habilidades necesarias para el pensamiento crítico y el desarrollo de estrategias clave en tu negocio.

Session #1
8/23/2023
5:30 PM
– 8:30 PM (PDT)

Session #2
8/30/2023
5:30 PM
– 8:30 PM (PDT)

Session #3
9/6/2023
5:30 PM
– 8:30 PM (PDT)

Session #4
9/13/2023
5:30 PM
– 8:30 PM (PDT)

Session #5
9/20/2023
5:30 PM
– 8:30 PM (PDT)

Session #6
9/27/2023
5:30 PM
– 8:30 PM (PDT)

Session #7
10/4/2023
5:30 PM
– 8:30 PM (PDT)

Session #8
10/11/2023
5:30 PM
– 8:30 PM (PDT)

Session #9
10/25/2023
5:30 PM
– 8:30 PM (PDT)

Session #10
11/1/2023
5:30 PM
– 8:30 PM (PDT)

Anabel Navarro, una empresaria y profesional de los negocios, ha llamado con orgullo a Las Vegas su hogar durante 28 años. Con impresionantes 32 años de experiencia empresarial en diversas industrias, se ha establecido como una figura destacada en la comunidad empresarial. Actualmente, Anabel se desempeña como Asesora de Negocios y Gerente Regional del Sur de NV en el Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas de Nevada (NevadaSBDC), donde ha sido un miembro invaluable desde 2014. Es experta en creación de pequeñas empresas, planes de negocios, gestión comercial, marketing y análisis financiero.
La Sra. Navarro cuenta con una sólida formación académica, habiendo obtenido una licenciatura en Educación Física. Anteriormente, fue propietaria de un exitoso gimnasio en su ciudad natal, Guadalajara, México. Tras su traslado al área de Las Vegas, ha demostrado su espíritu emprendedor al establecer varios negocios minoristas, incluyendo una tienda de computadoras, una tienda de celulares, una joyería y tiendas de accesorios para mujeres.
La Sra. Navarro disfruta trabajar con pequeñas empresas, propiedad de minorías y Mujeres, empoderando el espíritu empresarial a través de capacitación y participación en charlas; ayudando a los emprendedores y propietarios de pequeñas empresas en su búsqueda de éxito.

This course is sponsored by Bank of Nevada.

The Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Sprint to Scale 2-Day Workshop
2025-07-02 08:00 - 16:00 | 565 Rio Vista Dr., 565 Rio Vista Dr., Fallon, 89406, United States
Embark on a transformative 2-Day journey with us to bring your business aspirations to life! Dive deep into the intricacies of business planning, set ambitious goals, and lay the foundation for your success through our dynamic and thought-provoking workbook and cohort style learning. Whether you’re starting a new venture or aiming to reach new heights, this program is your gateway to strategic growth and achievement. Don’t miss the chance to supercharge your entrepreneurial journey – enroll now and pave the way to your business dreams!
Kelli Kelly once sailed away on a tallship, cooked on dive boats in the Bahamas, worked her way up through corporate coffee, and ultimately earned an Associate’s in the Culinary Arts and a Bachelor’s in Organization and Project Management. After moving to Fallon, Nevada, Kelli found her calling in local and regional food systems while working at a farm-to-table restaurant. She was inspired to work with local farmers, ranchers, and value-added producers to promote sustainable agriculture and advocate for eating seasonally and within the foodshed. Kelli serves as the Agriculture and Food Systems Business Advisor for the Nevada Small Business Development Center housed at the Churchill Entrepreneur Development Association and is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Urban Leadership at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Kelli is an avid reader, a policy wonk, a slurper of dumplings, and a proud “person of the bean”

2024 Nevada Small Business Development Center State Star
President/Vice President/Secretary, Emerge NV
Member, Governor’s Council for Food Security
2019-2020 Chair, Nevada Farms Conference
Member, NevadaGrown Board of Directors
Member, Western Nevada College–Specialty Crop Institute Advisory Committee
Member, Northern Nevada Food Security Coalition
Member, Churchill County School District Career & Technical Education Advisory Committee
Member, Fallon Youth Club Board of Directors

Healthcare: Pitfalls of Managing Your Practice
2026-05-26 07:00 - 08:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
This training focuses on the real-world challenges of running a healthcare practice once the doors are open. Participants will unpack the myths of insurance reimbursement and gain a clearer understanding of cash flow, payer systems, and financial sustainability. The session also explores the operational and management realities that are rarely taught in business school. Attendees will learn to identify common structural and financial pitfalls that destabilize practices. This training is designed to help providers avoid costly mistakes and build stronger, more resilient operations. It is ideal for practice owners and clinicians navigating the complexities of management and growth.

Duke Nishimura, BS ME/AE, MBA, LEAN, CVC
Duke’s experience includes serial entrepreneurship launching 21 companies, CEO of 9 international companies in healthcare, biotech, and emerging technologies. Duke serves as strategic consultant for 25 years to C-Suites of over 400 public and private health systems, hospitals, group practices, private practices, and government healthcare administrations of the U.S., Canada, and Japan. Duke’s businesses include a global healthcare company with over 120 clinics in 24 countries, 129 articles in peer-reviewed medical/scientific journals, 29 Randomized Controlled Trials, and ongoing clinical trials with over 200,000 patients obtaining over 90% success rates among severe chronic patients. Other businesses include a practice management company for orthopedic and neurosurgical practices with 50% higher reimbursement rates over industry standards; Provider of CME/CNE/CEU programs for medical professionals and insurance industries; and Speaker at various international, national, and regional medical, scientific, and healthcare conferences. Duke has established over 60 clinics in 12 states as joint ventures through corporate clinics. Duke currently merged several technology companies into a single entity focused on Emerging Technologies as solutions for global issues. Some of these solutions include the High-G Loss of Consciousness Training program mandatory for all fighter pilots in the U.S. Air Force, Corps Fit Industrial Medicine Program and Academy for 34,000 and 12,000 personnel units, and industrial medicine programs for the U.S. Veterans Administration, Canadian Royal Forces, Japan Firefighters, and multiple Fortune 100 companies. Duke also gives back to the small business community working with the Nevada SBDC, College of Business, University of Nevada, Reno as a Business Advisor focused on healthcare, biotech, sciences, engineering, technologies, global businesses, strategic finance, mergers & acquisitions, and scalable IPs. Duke brings a no-nonsense, real-world, strategic consulting approach to his clients, peers, and colleagues. His life motto is, “When was the last time you did something for the first time in your life?”, his business view is, “‘Think outside The Box’? What Box?”, and his life outlook is that he has never met a stranger.

Run the Practice, Don’t Let It Run You: Building Your Operating System from Day One
2026-08-18 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
How to build policies, hire the right staff, create culture, and turn it into a competitive advantage.

This webinar will center on building the internal structure of the practice via the policy and procedures, hiring, onboarding, and creating a culture that drives consistency, retention, and ultimately growth.

Dereck Barrett is a business advisor and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in business planning, financing, and growth strategy. After graduating from the University of Nevada, Reno, he began his career in banking sales, earning national recognition as a top performer.
In 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.
While expanding the practice, Dereck became a commercial real estate broker and has worked in that capacity for the last 7yrs.
He attributes his life’s professional success to entrepreneurship and sincerely loves helping guide entrepreneurs through the challenges of launching, financing, and scaling their companies.
